Climate Riders finish an amazing journey through Maryland, ending with a rally at the Capitol.
Our final day together brought riders to their goal of Capitol Hill and a rally to promote awareness for a sustainable future. Here are some video and photo highlights of the day.
Bikers end this amazing trip with a Bike Rally on the Upper Senate Lawn of the US Capitol where they will make a statement about the need to move the nation toward sustainability and on a path to a renewable energy future.
For more information contact Caeli Quinn, Co-Founder and Director, Climate Ride, 406.871.5477 or Tim O’Bayley, O’Bayley Communications, 760.778.3525, or contact us via the form below.
WHAT: Bike Rally on Capitol Hill – Hundreds of Cyclists, and Members of Congress to gather
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012
Rally begins at 4pm on the Upper Senate Lawn of US Capitol.
Cyclists to arrive at Capitol at 4 pm, after 300-mile journey
NOTE: Riders will gather at Thompson Boat Center (corner of Rock Creek Parkway and Virginia Ave NW) at 3:15pm for a 3:30 en masse departure to the US Capitol.
WHERE: Riders will pedal up Constitution Ave. to the Upper Senate Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the rally.
WHY: To call for a sustainable American future
WHO: More than 300 Climate Riders and supporting cyclists
Bikers rise early and head straight for the heart of Washington DC and hold a rally event at the Capital Reflecting Pool.
For more information contact Caeli Quinn, Co-Founder and Director, Climate Ride, 406.871.5477 or Tim O’Bayley, O’Bayley Communications, 760.778.3525, or contact us via the form below.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – DAY 5
WHERE: 9:00 am Kendall Hardware, Clarksville, MD WHAT: Our Climate Riders will stop to fill up on water.
Kendall Hardware, 12260 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD
WHERE: 11:00 am Silver Spring, MD WHAT: Our last water stop before turning onto the rail trail called the Capitol Crescent Trail! Discovery Channel Headquarters, 1 Discovery Place, Silver Spring, MD
WHERE: 4:15 pm Washington, DC WHAT: RALLY EVENT at the CAPITOL REFLECTING POOL near the U.S. Capitol Building. Guest Speakers: Green Speakers, Members of Congress