Joseph Machado to reach D.C. today

Joseph Machado is within miles of Washington D.C.

The 13-year-old Upland resident, started a near 3,000-mile bicycle ride to the capital on June 5.

He is expected to reach his goal today around noon.

Joseph has been invited into the Senate and House of Representatives, but is still waiting to hear if he will have the opportunity to meet with President Barack Obama. A representative to the President will greet Joseph.

Joseph and his family will be driving back home together.

Joseph was made an honorary fire fighter on July 4 by the Bedford Fire Department in Ohio.

He spent some time riding with a group of kids in Cincinnati who are part of a bike program for underprivileged children. They rode one mile with Joseph.

The Machado family formed the nonprofit Kids In Christ, in order to collect the money and distribute it to the charities. Joseph will be raising money for the Child Evangelism Fellowship, Together In His Arms and Hope International. 

To track Joseph's progress or to make a donation visit www.bikingforamerica.com