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California North Coast Ride

A gorgeous charitable cycling adventure that begins in California’s historic Redwood Empire near Eureka, travels along the scenic coast, and ventures into the beautiful wine country of the Russian River Valley before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco.

Accommodations
Camping
Hotel options available
Group Size
75
Fundraising Commitment
$3,000
Reg Fee: $150
Trip Length
5 Days
Range of Daily Mileage
40-100 mi
Total Mileage: 292-327 mi

Climate Ride California is a gorgeous charitable cycling adventure that begins in California’s historic Redwood Empire near Eureka, travels along the scenic coast, and ventures into the famed Russian River Valley before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco.

This is more than a bike trip – it’s an inspiring journey with like-minded people who are united by their passion for sustainability, renewable energy, and bicycles – the ultimate carbon-free form of transportation. Participants may select their beneficiaries from our list of more than 100 extraordinary non-profit organizations.

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On this ride, you’ll experience epic cycling, amazing scenery, and dynamic speakers that all combine to make this charitable event exciting, informative, and fun. There are five days of bike riding and each one is a new adventure. You’ll cycle under towering redwoods along Humboldt’s Avenue of the Giants, climb the infamous Leggett Hill on your way to spend two full days on California’s rugged North Coast, including a stop at the historic Point Arena Lighthouse, then take a spin through verdant wine country vineyards on your way to the City by the Bay – San Francisco.

You can choose from our full list of beneficiaries and proceeds will be distributed to the Climate Ride grants program based on your beneficiary selection. You will have access to our superb personal fundraising software and the full support of our team. Participants may select their beneficiaries from our list of more than 100 extraordinary non-profit organizations.

Our Climate Ride staff and guides takes care of all the details, so you can focus on riding your bike the 40-60 miles per day of carefully planned routes on scenic back roads. It’s challenging yet doable, and you have all day to make it to the next rest stop. On the road, the Climate Ride support team is always nearby to assist you, keep you happy and healthy, and make your ride worry-free and memorable.

With full support and shuttles, there are daily cycling mileages to suit all types of cyclists. This is a fully supported ride which means you can focus on pedaling and making connections with your new friends while we take care of everything from overnight details, meals, snacks, luggage transport, and much more to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. Learn more in the FAQ.

The Ride Start

*The majority of Climate Riders sign up to take the Climate Ride Shuttle from San Francisco to Fortuna the day before the ride start. Please keep reading below for more information about this option.

This cycling event begins in Fortuna, CA at 8:00 AM on May 5th. Please arrive in Fortuna ready to ride your bike and with your luggage. If you plan to arrive on the morning the bike ride starts, please arrive no later than 7:00 AM to check in and register. Early Registration and bike drop-off will also be open from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM on TBA, at the Riverwalk Campground – the event start location.

The Climate Ride Shuttle from San Francisco to Fortuna

A special Climate Ride Shuttle will be available from San Francisco to Fortuna the day before the ride. The shuttle is a safe and efficient way to transport you, your luggage, and your bicycle to the bike ride start. The shuttle fee includes camping the night. (Dinner is a la carte that night.) Fortuna is about a 5-6 hour drive north of San Francisco and isn’t serviced by many transportation options, so this shuttle is probably your best bet to get to the bike ride start unless a friend or family member is willing to drive you. Information on booking the shuttle at an additional cost will be made available to you once registered.

After the Bike Ride in San Francisco

Climate Ride will end in San Francisco at approximately 5:00 PM. There, we’ll celebrate the end of the charitable bike ride with a group photo, before packing up our luggage/gear and departing. We recommend not making flight arrangements from SFO before 8:00 PM.

Recommended Bikes

We recommend road bikes or gravel bikes for this ride.

It’s possible to bring an e-bike. We’ll have charging available in the camps at RV spots. But you must have enough batteries and power to get from camp to camp (we cannot charge batteries mid-day). If you book hotels (at additional cost) you can charge in your room.

Bike rental information (in The Bay Area) will be available soon.

Accommodations & Meals

This charitable biking trip is primarily a camping trip but hotel options are available for every night as an additional expense. Please request a hotel list ASAP if this interests you. Accommodations book quickly.

Amenities in camp include hot showers, a first-aid station with 24/7 ice, a merchandise table, restrooms, and a great spot to set up your tent. Three of the camps on this ride have general stores with supplies, and several have laundry facilities.

All dietary restrictions will be accommodated on this cycling trip by our staff and caterers. There will be a variety of hot breakfasts, picnic lunches, hearty dinners, and plenty of snacks in between to fuel you for multiple days of riding.

On Climate Ride California, the camp becomes a traveling village and dynamic community. Camping in California doesn’t get better than on Climate Ride!

Fundraising for Beneficiaries

Cyclists can choose from the more than 100 incredible beneficiary organizations in our network! One of the things that make Climate Ride such an effective charitable event is that you can select the organization(s) you wish to fundraise for from our extensive list of beneficiary organizations. Our beneficiaries were selected for their work on the environment, conservation, sustainability, climate education, and active transportation advocacy. At the end of the year, Climate Ride grants the proceeds from our events to these hard-working organizations.

Fundraising and Transfer Deadlines | Important Dates

Fundraising Deadlines:

$500 to be raised by:2/7/2024
$1,500 to be raised by:3/7/2024
Transfer Deadline:3/25/2024
$3,000 to be raised by:4/19/2024

Note: If you’d like to register after or near a fundraising deadline, don’t worry — we’re here to help you get up to speed, so reach out to us!

More Questions?

Be sure to review our general FAQ and policies or contact us!

Adam Happel
Climate Ride California North Coast

I’ll definitely be on the Climate Ride California again next year…the best 5 days I’ve ever had on a bike, and I spend a lot of days on bikes!

David Marsland
California North Coast

I love Climate Ride! So wonderful to ride with others who are passionate about climate action. Excellent leadership, powerful mission, and so much fun!

Jennifer Green
Climate Ride California

My Climate Ride experience was all I’d hoped for and more. I met wonderful people, pushed my physical limits, biked through amazing country, ate good, healthy food to my heart’s content (plus a few tasty beers) – all while fundraising for a sustainable future. Thank you so much to the Climate Ride team and staff for the wonderful adventure.