Type: News / Media

America’s national parks are overcrowded and underfunded. Would banning cars improve everyone’s experience?

It’s no secret that the bicycling world is often thought of as a white and male space, and having conversations about changing that while money is on the table can be tough. However, a Los Angeles example shows why at the end of the day, these efforts are worth it. The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition […]

“Glacier National Park’s new bicycle shuttle service got off to a promising start last weekend, with more than 123 cyclists taking the bus between Lake McDonald Lodge and Avalanche. Started in response to the increasing popularity of early-season bicycling along Going-to-the-Sun Road, the free service got off the ground thanks to a $52,000 donation from […]

“The $52,000 project was funded by a grant from Climate Ride…The grant includes two bike trailers, operation costs for the shuttle buses, bike counters for monitoring use on the road, equipment for a new volunteer bicycle patrol group, several bike racks and a new interpretive wayside exhibit and signs. The bike trailers can carry up […]

“An Ossining, NY cyclist is getting ready to participate in an upcoming nine-day bicycle trip in Southeast Asia to promote sustainability and to raise money for environmental causes. Rob Lowenthal will take on the 9-day ride in March.”

“Thirty bicyclists hit the road on July 7 as part of a fundraiser for the Glacier National Park Conservancy. The six-day, 250-mile trip took them to nearly every corner of the park and into Canada.”

“The money will go to the Glacier National Park Conservancy which will complete the circle by using some of the funds to promote bike travel through the park.”

“I also like the idea of getting scientists engaged with the people who are passionate about climate change—it’s an opportunity for scientists to learn what’s motivating people and to learn how we can communicate our information in ways that make sense to them—and it’s a chance for nonscientists to hear from us and talk with […]

“The resilient thirtysomething Montana resident and her Climate Ride team have been fueling a fascinating forward-thinking movement since 2008. What began as the first charitable ride for sustainability has morphed into one of the most impressive environmental endeavors worthy of our attention.”

Participating in the Climate Ride, [Tom Tilma] says, “benefits our work in Grand Rapids, benefits the economy, the health and environment of our area, and it underscores our commitment to make Grand Rapids a more sustainable region.”

“The four-day California Climate Ride, which starts May 17, takes you through beautiful scenery during the day and brings you engaging speakers at night…The ride is also a significant fundraiser for bicycle advocacy groups nationwide.”

“Climate Ride is a well-supported ride that does it the right way with a focus on learning, sharing and resource conservation” (See page 6 of the Newsletter)