One of the most valuable aspects of this ride is the opportunity to bike with such a diverse range of professionals committed to creating positive environmental change. But unlike other environmental gatherings in which I’ve participated, many on this ride recognize that the tactics employed to date to build a nationwide movement for change have met with limited success and must change. It’s the acknowledgement that . . . (more...)

Today was another excellent riding day, crossing the Delaware River into some of Pennsylvania's prime national presidential elections battleground landscape. We saw more campaign lawn signs than we could count--losing track in part because of the significant hills we were climbing. But the riding was, again, . . .(more...)

I am here. In Valley Forge. By my own two pedals! Throughout the ride I was excited thinking about reaching my destination so I could begin to blog a summary of my experience upon arrival. However, even though I actually arrived here, I am not quite sure if I would say I made it in one piece. Yes, all my extremities are still attached and functioning (well, functioning is all relative) but my mind went on hiatus . . . (more...)