Author: Mackenzie

Meet Eric, an electrical engineer by day and an ultramarathon runner with a philosopher’s heart in his free time. This isn’t your typical weekend warrior jogging around the park, though. Eric’s idea of a “casual run” involves traversing hundreds of kilometers through the remote wilds of Cambodia, pushing his physical and mental limits while embracing […]

Mission: The Brightline team blends public policy advocacy and on-the-ground partnerships to promote sustainability and opportunity in frontline communities. Our work at the nexus of environmental justice, workforce development, and clean energy has kept power plants – and their pollutants – out of low-income communities, created hundreds of local jobs to benefit underserved communities, and […]

ABOVE: Amazon Frontlines co-founders Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson (who both loved speaking at the Wine Country Ride this summer) alongside Indigenous leaders from our partner organization Alianza Ceibo (Ceibo Alliance), including Jairo Irumenga (Waorani), Hernan Payaguaje (Siekopai), Alexandra Narvaez (A’i Kofan), Alex Lucitante (A’i Kofan), Alicia Salazar (Siona). Mission: Amazon Frontlines builds political and […]

Mission: Black Girl Environmentalist is a national organization dedicated to addressing the pathway and retention issue in the climate movement for Black girls, women and gender-expansive people. “Black Girl Environmentalist is honored to receive Climate Ride’s Environmental Justice Action Grant. As a growing women of color-led environmental group, this funding will support the work of […]

In the heart of New York City, a remarkable organization is transforming school cafeterias into hubs of climate action and environmental education. Cafeteria Culture (CafCu), a BIPOC, woman-led initiative, is empowering students to tackle plastic pollution and food waste, one cafeteria at a time. Thanks to Climate Ride’s Environmental Justice Grant, CafCu is scaling its […]

Mission: Spokeland’s mission is to build knowledge, empowerment and self-reliance for members of the community and provide a safe and fun workspace for people of all ages, ethnicities and cultures, genders, sexual orientations and skill levels. “We are deeply grateful to Climate Ride for your ongoing support. You have enabled us to serve low-income communities […]

ABOVE: 150 bike riders participated in the annual Free Cycles Tweed Ride. Rides and social events are an important part of the Free Cycles model for systemic change. Mission: The goal of Free Cycles is to help Western Montana transition to a sustainable transportation system while simultaneously setting a strong example for other places. Free […]

Mission: I Challenge Myself provides opportunities for underserved youth to strengthen their minds, bodies and spirits through school-based cycling, fitness, and social-emotional programs. ICM students achieve increased confidence, agency, and collaboration by achieving personal end-of-year goals such as a 100-bike ride or a completed civic engagement project. “The Environmental Justice grant will help I Challenge […]

Mission: The mission of Prime Ability is to build communities and inspire the lives of young people through fitness. The amount of obstacles students go through each day in order to just walk into the door and attend school can be enormous. In many instances, staying focused, steadfast, and avoiding distractions in our environments can […]

Meet Vince and Melissa! This dynamic duo just completed their third Climate Ride, taking on a joint Independent Challenge in beautiful Summit County. Their passion for the cause is truly inspiring. Vince, a civil engineer, and Melissa, a water resources engineer, are deeply committed to environmental sustainability, a value clearly shared by their daughter who […]

Maybe you’ve been lucky enough to meet emma-louise already. If that’s the case, then you don’t need us to tell what a kind and generous person she is – that shines through to anyone right away. She’s a long time Climate Rider who has elevated many of our events and inspired folks to push themselves […]

As a tireless climate advocate and the founder of the Global Warming Mitigation Project, Jacquelyn Francis has dedicated her life to finding solutions to one of the most pressing issues of our time: global warming. However, like many in her field, she often grapples with the irony of traveling on carbon-emitting planes to attend climate […]