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Green Fondo SoCal Weekend

Bikes + Sustainability = Awesome

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About the Ride

THIS two-DAY RIDE OFFERS OPTIONS FOR EVERY LEVEL OF CYCLIST

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Southern California

With the weather in the 70s, this is a perfect time to spring train in SoCal. This weekend event takes place at our camp where cyclists can overnight, enjoy food and drink, live music, and meet new friends and thought leaders. Take a weekend to pedal for the planet and be a part of creating a positive impact for the future. With three route options each day, there’s a sweet ride for seasoned to novice cyclists.

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Event Details

Accommodations
Camping
Indoor bunk rooms and private rooms available
Total Spots
150
a) Pay In Full – OR
$350
all proceeds support Climate Ride
b) Fundraise
Register for $100, Raise $250
select up to 3 Beneficiaries of your choice
Event Length
Saturday and Sunday
Camp opens Friday night
Daily Mileages
Three options each day
You choose!

Positive Planet Impact

13750000
granted to support conservation, climate, sustainability, and active transportation
350
environmental and active transportation non-profits supported since 2008
7000
adventurers dedicated to the planet. Join us!
1000000
human powered miles

Cool stuff you should know about this ride

  • Access for all cycling levels
  • Three routes for all abilities and full ride support
  • Incredible speakers
  • Community cycling environment to create a positive atmosphere – this isn’t a race
  • Bike repair workshops with incredible mechanics

the Full Story

GRANTS! $742,364 and 35,749 Miles Pedaled. Green Fondo 2023 – See It Here

Green Fondo is here! Green Fondo is our sustainably focused take on the Gran Fondo-style rides. We’re gathering to celebrate the planet while bringing people together to enjoy great cycling. We’ll have a cycling village near Santa Barbara where cyclists can overnight, enjoy food and drink, entertainment, and meet with new friends and thought leaders. Proceeds benefit organizations dedicated to climate, clean energy, and bike advocacy.

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Thanks to everyone who donates to the Climate Ride Annual Fund, 100% of every dollar raised at Green Fondo goes to grants. Yahoo!

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.

Or if you want to select the Pay in Full option then no fundraising is required.

For this 2-day event, there will be cycling mileages for all types of riders – you can choose from Grande, Media, & Piccolo options each day. We will have several mileage options on both days of the event. (More details on the routes will be available in your ride guide.) This event style has something for everyone and provides an atmosphere where family, friends, and colleagues can all enjoy a cycling event together. Green Fondo is not timed because we want you to enjoy the bike ride the way you want to ride! There are lovely stops along the way where you can enjoy beautiful surroundings and new friends. From e-bikes to race bikes, all are welcome.

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Itinerary Overview

Itinerary subject to change

Friday night

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Event Registration opens

We’ll have snacks and beverages for riders, but be sure to pick up dinner on your way!

Day 1

Saturday

6:00 am – 7:00 am
Registration is open for riders arriving today

GRANDE – 100 mi Option
Breakfast is available for Grande riders at 6 am

MEDIO – 60 mi Option
Breakfast is available at 7 am

PICCOLO – 30 mi Option
Breakfast is open from 7-9 am

12-1:30 pm
Picnic lunch along the route.
Live music!

7 pm
Dinner at the dining hall

Day 2

Sunday

GRANDE – 60 mi Option
Breakfast is available for Grande riders at 6 am

MEDIO – 30 mi Option
Breakfast open from 7-9 am

PICCOLO – 20 mi Option
Breakfast open from 7-9 am

1-2 pm
Lunch for all riders

2 pm
Say farewell until the next ride!

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Top Fundraiser Prize

To the top fundraiser on Green Fondo 2025, we will reward their efforts with a fully-fundraised spot on a 2026 event! The winner of this prize will be determined on December 1, 2025, and the list of eligible 2026 events will be announced in the Fall of 2025.

Raise $500 two months from the ride

Earn a Climate Ride Green Fondo T-shirt! Comfy for your post-ride hangs. Design may vary.

Raise $1,000 two months from the ride

Earn a 2025 Green Fondo Jersey! New design coming soon! Guaranteed to give you a boost out on the route.

Raise $1,500 over the minimum

Earn a Climate Ride insulated cup! Perfect for your coffee, electrolyte drinks, and adult beverages while chillin’ at Green Fondo. Prize calculated by the fundraising deadline.

Testimonials

Akemi Masaoka-Baxter
Green Fondo

I had an incredible experience at Green Fondo!

Green Fondo was my first Climate Ride. I enjoyed 2-day rides w/ spectacular views, routes (yes, wind was the beast :), meeting great Climate Riders & Climate Ride staff and raising awareness and doing something towards Climate Change & environmental issues.

Secondarily, I was very impressed by how the Climate Ride team worked to make Green Fondo successful and make the Climate Riders feel welcomed, comfortable and supportive. I felt everyone in your team was friendly and pleasant to make the weekend enjoyable for the riders seamlessly. I’d like to thank each of your team members to make Green Fondo successful and helped my 1st Climate Ride experience spectacular.

I’m looking forward to participating in another Climate Ride trip in the future.

Ian MacLeod, Green Fondo
Green Fondo

The NorCal Green Fondo is my third Climate Ride and I have loved participating in all 3! It is a great way to be actively engaged in climate action solutions, raise money for sustainable causes, and meet other climate and cycling advocates. Each event has been impeccably well organized and supported, and the staff is warm, friendly, and helpful. Above all, it is a joy to get out and ride on beautiful roads!

Erin Boyle, Green Fondo
Green Fondo

I had a fantastic time riding and dancing to a RAD band at the Green Fondo 2019! Hope there are more to come!

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