Mission Statement

Statement of Purpose 

The mission of Climate Ride is to inspire and empower citizens to work toward a new energy future. We use sport as a means to change lives and build an effective, citizen-based sustainability movement. 

Climate Ride Program Goals

• Raise money for groundbreaking sustainability, climate, clean energy, and bicycle-related projects and organizations.


• Raise the profile of renewable energy and the green economy among participants, donors, sponsors, and the general public.

• Increase awareness and understanding of the inter-connectedness of environmental issues caused by the climate crisis among participants, donors, sponsors, and the general public.


• Foster a sense of civic duty and participation that encourages engagement with members of Congress, elected officials, and national leaders.


• Promote the bicycle as a viable, carbon-free, healthy, and critical component of a green transportation infrastructure.


• Motivate individuals to take responsibility for reducing their carbon and energy footprint.


• Develop multiple Climate Ride events that galvanize a worldwide network of Climate Riders.