Climate Ride California 2012
September 9 - 13 | 5 Days | 320 Miles
On the California ride, you’ll experience epic biking, amazing scenery and dynamic speakers that all combine to make this charitable event exciting, informative, and fun. There are five days of riding and each one is a new adventure. You’ll pedal 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, then take a spin through verdent vineyards in the Wine Country on your way to the City by the Bay - San Francisco. Each evening, our expert speaker series will inform and enlighten you on topics such as renewable energy, climate science, and bicycle infrastructure.
Our professional Climate Ride volunteer staff takes care of all the details, so you can focus on riding 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. Meals, snacks, bike support, luggage transport, and all of the logistics are included when you reach your fundraising minimum. On the road, the Climate Ride support team is always nearby to assist you, keep you happy and healthy, and make your ride exceptionally memorable. Click the tabs below for more about each day.
Page through the tabs below for more information and be sure to visit the FAQ; then register here!
- Day 1
61miles - Day 2
66 miles - Day 3
65 or 100 miles - Day 4
60 miles - Day 5
40 miles - Arrival & Departure Info
If 65 miles is enough for you, you can hop in our shuttle at Stewarts Point, and get a lift to camp. Or if 100 miles is more your style, this is your day to go for a century!
Once you register for Climate Ride you will begin to receive ample information about trip details in the Travel Planners. In the meantime, visit our FAQ to learn more about the ride.
ARRIVING
Climate Ride offers a very convenient shuttle option for riders and their bikes that runs from San Francisco to Fortuna on the day before the ride begins. We call it the Pre-Ride Package. It includes bike transport, a shuttle bus for the riders, a wholesome pack lunch, and a stop at the very inspiring Solar Living Institute in Hopland, CA along the way. The Pre-Ride Package costs $150. Or you can choose to fundraise an extra $300 to help cover the cost. This is definitely the cheapest and best way to get you, your luggage and bike to Fortuna.
If you need advice or have questions about how to get to the ride start in Fortuna, CA please email Blake Holiday, ride director, at blake@climateride.org.
Email Geraldine Carter at Geraldine@climateride.org to reserve your pre-ride package.
DEPARTING
Climate Ride arrives in San Francisco on the last day between 3-4pm. Your luggage will be available at the trip end. When you receive your Travel Planner before the ride, you will find bicycle shipping information on how to get your bike home from the event.
QUESTIONS:
I'm driving to San Francisco. Is there long-term parking?
Yes, there are many long-term parking options. Email us for recommendations. We recommend that you leave your car in SF, and then take the Pre-Ride Package to the trip start in Fortuna.

