Cross-country cyclists to stop in Lawrence to build house with Habitat for Humanity

A group of 30 cross-country cyclists will make a pit stop in Lawrence this week to build a home with Lawrence Habitat for Humanity.

The team began its journey to raise awareness about affordable housing in Providence, R.I., and will continue its 4,173-mile biking trip west to Half Moon Bay, Calif.

The riders will work on Lawrence Habitat’s home at 212 N. Comfort lane from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.