Author: Mackenzie

A lifelong environmentalist, Mimi Torres has never owned a car, and she never will. In 2005, she was car shopping for her first vehicle when she realized owning a car didn’t resonate with her. Instead, she commuted by walking and bussing for a couple of years and then got a bike and she hasn’t turned […]

The Leatherback Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the leatherback sea turtle and other threatened and endangered marine species through research, education, and advocacy initiatives primarily aimed at mitigating fisheries bycatch and designating and implementing marine protected areas. We work towards restored balance, decreased anthropogenic pressures on overexploited resources and a sustainable […]

One Earth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering everyone, everywhere, with the knowledge, inspiration, and opportunity to heal the Earth and reclaim our future. They turn knowledge into action by identifying and elevating effective climate solutions to shape policy, guide investments, support grassroots organizations, and galvanize a global movement of champions dedicated to regenerating […]

I’ll be riding 500 miles by the end of April and trying to raise $1,000 in support of Climate Ride and Bears Ears Coalition! You can support me here! 

Leticia Romero is a local Missoula activist, runner, and mom. She has been a committed community member, working on behalf of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, volunteering with LINC (an indigenous support network in Missoula), and supporting a wide range of community causes. Leticia has also been a long time climate activist, most recently with […]

CR: What motivated you to ride a century? JC: At the beginning of the year I decided I was going to step out of my comfort zone and sign up for the North Coast Climate Ride. Riding 300 miles on my bike and fundraising thousands of dollars was completely intimidating. These goals were both out […]

Now more than ever is the time to take a bold path. “Environmental injustice, including the proliferation of climate change, has a disproportionate impact on communities of color and low-income communities in the United States and around the world. Race – even more than class – is the number one indicator for the placement of […]

Last Updated: 4/30/2020 at 1:00 PM  MT Since our founding in 2008, Climate Ride has been committed to uniting people through adventure and advocacy. We are so grateful to our loyal community of intrepid and dedicated riders, hikers, and runners who love to discover our beautiful planet while making a difference and supporting our beneficiary […]

Mission Bike East Bay promotes healthy, sustainable communities by making bicycling safe, fun and accessible. They improve cycling through advocacy, education, and fun events. Because of Bike East Bay, the East Bay is a leader for innovative and accessible bikeways and streets that meet the needs of all users. They ensure cycling stays a mainstream, […]

SIGN UP HERE FOR VIRTUAL RISE 2021! Scroll through the experience of Virtual Climate Rise which took place on April 18, 2020! For the best viewing experience on a desktop or laptop, please allow the photobook to fully load before viewing. Once fully loaded, you can select widescreen (arrows at bottom right) and then you […]

For Immediate Release Contact: Caeli Quinn, Executive Director, Climate Ride, 406.871.5477, [email protected] NEW VIRTUAL EVENT TO SUPPORT GREEN NONPROFITS ‘Climate Rise’ Virtual Event Encourages Solidarity, Sustainability and Creativity MISSOULA, MT – April 3, 2020: Climate Ride, the national charitable organization for sustainable solutions, announced its newest charitable event called Climate Rise at 12 noon (EDT) […]

MOBILIZING FOR FRONTLINE HEALTH WORKERS World Bicycle Relief (WBR) urgently needs to mobilize 2,500 rural frontline health workers. Every $147 they raise will provide a life-changing bicycle. World Bicycle Relief combines impactful nonprofit programs with social enterprise sales to meet the staggering need for reliable, accessible transportation in developing countries. WBR has been working diligently, […]