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Ride with GPS is the app we use for all of our Climate Ride events, and once you know a few tricks, it makes the day so much easier. Below are our favorite pro tips, written step by step so they’re easy to follow even if you’re not the most tech-savvy person on two wheels. […]

Thanks for visiting — you’re in the right place if you’re already dreaming about your next adventure. Tell us which 2027 tour you’d love to do → We’re building our 2027 season right now, and it’s shaping up to be the most diverse lineup yet: gravel through South Dakota’s Badlands, road riding along Norway’s Arctic […]

You love your bike. You love the fit, the feel, the way it disappears under you on a good climb. So when it’s time for a Climate Ride, you want your trusty machine there with you. Here’s how to do it: how to get your own bike through an airport and onto the start line […]

We’ve just returned from an incredible week following bike paths through medieval towns of the Netherlands. Here are a few surprising insights we learned from a culture that intentionally prioritizes people-first infrastructure and mobility. Step off a plane as an American and onto a Dutch bike path, and your idea of “cycling” changes fast. On […]

More ways than you might think — and our riders are proof. Planning a Climate Ride trip comes with a question we hear a lot: “How does the funding work?” The short answer: however works best for you. Some riders fundraise from their networks and find it one of the most energizing parts of the […]

And why riding together might be one of the most meaningful things you can do as a family We recently introduced new family pricing at Climate Ride—and for me, this is more than just a program update. It’s personal. After a recent family beach trip, I asked my kids what they were most grateful for. […]

(And why you belong here, exactly as you are.) In a digital landscape where climate stories are increasingly filtered out by algorithms, your presence here is more vital than ever. We’re revisiting this 2024 ‘Love Letter’ because it remains the heart of our mission: breaking through the noise with inclusive, imperfect, and unstoppable action. If […]

People sometimes tell us to “stick to the watts.” That cycling doesn’t have to have meaning or purpose. That a bike ride is just a bike ride. But in a world built for speed, isolation, and endless consumption, choosing to move under your own power is something else entirely. It’s joy. Real joy. The kind […]

There’s a difference between exercising to stay in shape and training for something meaningful. For years, fitness was something I tried to “fit in.” It competed with work, travel, and responsibilities. I would have solid weeks, and then inconsistent ones. It was easy to shorten a workout or push it to tomorrow. Training for multi-day […]

Learn How to Prevent Saddle Sores, UTIs, and Chafing! Hey Ladies – Let’s Talk About What’s Going On “Down There” Because riding your bike should feel amazing, not miserable. Let’s start here: pain is not a badge of honor. Let’s be honest: discomfort is one of the biggest reasons women quit cycling—or never start. Too […]

What if one of the most effective ways to protect your brain against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease wasn’t a pill—but a bicycle? Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease often feel like distant concerns—something to think about decades from now. But the truth is, brain health is built early, and the habits we form in our teens, 20s, […]

We love welcoming new riders—and we love when our alumni help grow the Climate Ride community. Thanks to the generosity of an Annual Fund donor who believes that these events truly change lives, we’re able to offer this fundraising boost. Here’s how it works: This donor-supported incentive helps riders get a strong start, rewards community […]