August 17, 2024
Climate Ride Wine Country Edition 2024
In Partnership with Kendall-Jackson Winery
One-day only. Timed routes, prizes, and PAELLA!
LET’S GO!
TAKE THE PODIUM
Three timed routes – push yourself and the podium could be yours! It’s a win for you and for the planet.
Awards will be given for the non-binary, women’s, or men’s categories for the top three times for the combined segments on the short, medium, and long routes.
AKA THE PAELLA RIDE
Afterparty ✅ We got you!
There’s going to be paella made by incredible chefs!
WINE AND MORE!
You’ve earned it. Bring that coozie. Thanks to the team at Kendall-Jackson, there’s going to be a superb selection of wines, beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages.
RIDE HARD, PLAY HARD!
Kick back after the ride. Enjoy the afternoon at Kendall-Jackson’s beautiful gardens with live music and your fellow ‘bike’-minded friends.
About the Ride
This one-day, Gran Fondo-style ride offers options for every level of cyclist
Aug 17, 2024
Kendall-Jackson Winery in Santa Rosa, California
A one-day ride through the scenic backroads of Sonoma County with a great afterparty. Whether you race for time or ride to complete one of four route distances, the planet wins.
Registration fee $50 | Fundraising minimum $150
Can’t make it this time but want to hear when we run this ride again?
Our Beneficiaries
On Climate Ride Wine Country Edition you can fundraise for specific impact collections curated by Grounded.org: Oceans, Clean Energy, Forests, Wildlife, Soil and Land conservation, Youth-led solutions, or you can choose a single Beneficiary of your choice from the full Climate Ride Beneficiary network. Climate Ride will support all participants to help them meet their fundraising goals.
Event Details
Map
Click on the buttons inside the tabbed menu:
Long Option
Medium Option
Short Option
Petite Option
Itinerary Overview
Itinerary subject to change
Long Route
81 Miles
The route starts and ends at Kendall-Jackson Winery with five aid stations along the route. All riders will be timed and awards will be given for the top three in each category. Meal and drink tickets are provided for all participants at the post-ride event.
Medium Route
53 Miles
The route starts and ends at Kendall-Jackson Winery with three aid stations along the route. All riders will be timed and awards will be given for the top three in each category. Meal and drink tickets are provided for all participants at the post-ride event.
Short Route
35 Miles
The route starts and ends at Kendall-Jackson Winery with three aid stations along the route. All riders will be timed and awards will be given for the top three in each category. Meal and drink tickets are provided for all participants at the post-ride event.
Petite Route
11 Miles
The route starts and ends at Kendall-Jackson Winery with one aid station along the route. All riders will be timed and awards will be given for the top three in each category. Meal and drink tickets are provided for all participants at the post-ride event.
Ready to get started?
Our Supporters
PRIZES
Top Fundraiser Prize
To the top fundraiser on Climate Ride Wine Country 2024, we will reward their efforts with a fully-fundraised spot on a 2025 event! The winner of this prize will be determined on the final fundraising deadline and the list of eligible 2025 events will be announced in the Fall of 2024.
Raise $500 Over the minimum
Earn a Climate Ride water bottle!
Raise $2,000 over the minimum
Earn a Climate Ride Bru-Tek camp cup. It's insulated, rugged, and can pair with a camping french press. Perfect for your coffee, electrolyte drinks, and adult beverages while chillin' after the ride.
Raise $5,000 over the minimum
Earn an Oveja Negra top tube bike bag! The perfect size for your snacks and extra layer.
Top three fundraisers
Take home a sweet Patagonia Ultra light Black Hole 27L backpack!
Jersey
Climate Ride Wine Country Jersey
The deadline to order a Climate Ride Wine Country Jersey for this ride was August 1st. We will have a very limited quantity and sizes available for purchase at the event, along with some other fun Climate Ride Swag! Come see us at the merch table!
scenes from the road
FAQ
What's included? (A lot!)
What's included:
- Full route support, including water & snack stops
- Chip timing on all routes
- Meal and drink tickets for the afterparty at Kendall-Jackson Winery
Not included:
- Bike rental/equipment
- Transportation to the event
Who Benefits
Fundraisers on Climate Ride Wine Country Edition 2024 can choose from the more than 100 incredible Beneficiary organizations in the Climate Ride network! Whether you ride for Oceans, Air, Forests, Wildlife, Soil and Land Conservation, or Youth-led Solutions, or a single group from our full beneficiary list, your fundraising will go directly to the organizations that you choose to fundraise for. 80% of proceeds will benefit grants to beneficiaries.
Participants will be able to fundraise until December 1, 2024. Funds raised on all 2024 events will be sent out through our Grants program in December.
Click here to learn more about how fundraising works.
How To Get To The Ride Start
Plane: The nearest airport is the Sonoma County Airport.
Train: The nearest train stop is at the Sonoma County Airport.
Car: You can navigate to this Google Maps Pin.
The Ride Start and End
The rides starts and ends at Kendall-Jackson Winery.
Are there age limits?
Yes. Any minor under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian. The legal guardian must be present to sign for their minor and must agree to accompany them during the ride.
What Are the Routes? Are The Roads Open To The Public?
All of the routes are permitted and some intersections may have traffic controls to help with the safety of participants, but roads will not be closed to traffic. Routes turns will be marked and navigable by GPS.
This is a timed event, and we will be using a segment style timing format. You will be able to race for an overall time on all segments, or you can burn all your matches and just try and get a fastest time on a single segment while socializing and casually riding the rest of the route!
What Times Do the Routes Start?
Below are the tentative start times, all of which may be subject to change. Be sure to check your email for updates before the event!
Long: 8:00 AM
Medium: 9:00 AM
Short: 10:00 AM
Very Short: 10:30 AM
This is a timed event? How do the prizes work?
Yes, we do have chip timing for this ride so that you can track your total time. Uniquely, we'll have a podium and prizes for 3 segments.
For the long, medium and short routes, there will be timed segments and prizes will be awarded for the combined segment time on your selected route. *There is no prize category for the petite route. Prizes will be award for non-binary, women, and men's categories.
Getting Your Bike to/from the Event and Bike Rental
If you are not local and need to ship your bike to the event, we recommend flying with or shipping your bike through BikeFlights.com.
If you’d like to rent a bike for this event, consider renting from the Santa Rosa Sports Basement. They have a variety of bike styles and sizes with affordable rental rates.
Can I Bring My Friends/Family/Pets?
We encourage friends and family members to register to ride together on this event! With route options ranging from 11-81 miles, there is an option suitable for anyone. Pets are not allowed.
Additional tickets to the Post-Ride Celebration can be purchased for visiting friends & family if they are not riding in the event. We welcome your friends or family members to come celebrate your ride with you and enjoy food, drinks, speakers and music at Kendall Jackson Winery.
Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased online through our gear shop.
Please note that there will be limited day-of tickets available, so we encourage you to purchase ahead of time. A post-ride celebration ticket will give you access to the beneficiary expo, food and drink tickets, and access to our engaging speakers and live music. The ticket price will act as a donation towards the event.
Can I bring an e-bike?
E-bikes are welcome on our routes! However, if you choose to ride a motorized bike, you will not be eligible for the podium or any other timed prizes.
Fundraising and Transfer Deadlines
All registration fees and donations are non-refundable. There are no transfers for this event.
All Participants must fundraise $150 by August 12, 2024, in order to participate.
Recommended Hotels and Special Rates for Climate Riders
The following are just some of the hotels located near the event's home base at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens. You can find more info for redeeming special discounted room rates for Climate Riders at each of these hotels below.
Official Hotel Partner for Climate Ride Wine Country 2024:
Hotel Trio | (707) 433-4000 | Redeem our special rate using the above link!
Other Special Hotel Rates:
The Vintner’s Inn | (707) 575-7350 | Discount Code: CLIMATERIDE | 2-night minimum
Best Western Plus Wine Country Inn & Suites | (707) 545-9000 | Discount Code: GP15 |
Guests should call the hotel directly and ask for discount code GP15.
The Astro Motel | (707) 200-4655 | Discount Code: WineRide24 | Guests can use the code WineRide24 or use the link to book their stay.
Hampton Inn & Suites - Santa Rosa Sonoma Wine Country | (707) 522-6201 | Guests can redeem a 12% discount using the above link.
Cancellations and Transfer Policy
If you cannot attend this event, you may not transfer your fundraising to a future event. Donations cannot be transferred to another participant or future years. Participants may not transfer to another event.
If you withdraw from the ride or don’t participate without notifying us, any fundraising you’ve received will go to support programs of Climate Ride.
More Questions?
We’ve got answers! Email us at [email protected]!
