Author: Patrick Colleran

This year on day 5 of Climate Ride California North Coast, we are giving riders the option to climb Mt. Tamalpais. Mt. Tam towers 2,500 feet above Stinson Beach and is the tallest peak in the Marin Hills. Although the last 1,000 feet of climbing and the 7 mile out and back from the Panoramic […]

A 60-mile ride can be done right from the couch. Sort of. Almost anyone can get out and ride 60 miles but they might not be able to climb the stairs the following day. By putting in some good training miles for Climate Ride you’ll make sure you are able to get back on the […]

Patrick Colleran interviewed three female Climate Riders to get their perspectives on cycling and see what advice they could offer female and male riders alike.  My partner and I have been bike touring for years together, and I’ve learned a lot from her. She is a non-competitive cyclist who simply loves to ride her bike. […]

Climate Ride is excited to announce Climate Ride Northeast, a new route for 2015 from Bar Harbor, ME to Boston, MA this September 17-21. This 5-day, 320-mile route takes advantage of the best cycling in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Like all Climate Ride events, Climate Ride Northeast offers incredible opportunities to raise awareness and […]

As you may have noticed, Climate Ride has just announced that we are heading back to the North Coast of California in May of 2015. Registration is now open for this 5 day experience of a lifetime that will take place May 17-21, 2015. The route starts in Fortuna, CA and winds through the towering […]

Climate Ride’s network of 100+ beneficiaries and their work are proof that we are making progress in the sustainability movement. We asked 350.org, a Climate Ride beneficiary, for un update on their progress and their use of Climate Ride grants. This is what they had to say: “The general support we received from Climate Ride […]

Climate Ride is working hard to promote sustainability and active transportation so future generations will not face the burdens associated with Climate Change. We reached out to Climate Ride beneficiary Alliance for Climate Education (ACE) to hear how they are empowering younger generations to get involved. Here is what they had to say: “ACE works across […]

There is still time to register for Climate Ride NYC-DC and Climate Ride Midwest, or your own Independent Challenge and raise funds for Greenbelt Alliance! Continue reading to learn more what Greenbelt Alliance has to say about their partnership with Climate Ride. “Greenbelt Alliance is focused on addressing a single challenge—how the Bay Area handles growth. We believe that instead […]

National Parks Conservation Association is one of our beneficiaries that is doing amazing work both inside and outside our National Parks. Their mission is to protect and enhance America’s National Parks for present and future generations.  We asked NPCA for an update on their work and here is what they had to share: NPCA team […]

The impact of Climate Ride goes far beyond the 3 rides throughout the US, the hike in Glacier National Park and our independent challenge events. The impact of Climate Ride is spread across the world through our network of incredible beneficiaries. World Bicycle Relief is one organization that uses Climate Ride grants to support programs […]

Climate Ride reached out to our beneficiariy, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition to see how our grants, the money raised by our awesome Climate Riders, help fund safer streets for cycling. Here is what they had to say, “With thanks to Climate Ride staff, riders and supporters, our partnership with Climate Ride has grown to support […]

Climate Ride’s growing network of 100+ beneficiaries are working hard to find solutions to climate change, sustainability, and transportation issues.  As Climate Ride grows, we add new events to reach new parts of our country. This allows us to reach new riders and support new local and regional non-profits. You can help Climate Ride continue to […]