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There’s a difference between exercising to stay in shape and training for something meaningful. For years, fitness was something I tried to “fit in.” It competed with work, travel, and responsibilities. I would have solid weeks, and then inconsistent ones. It was easy to shorten a workout or push it to tomorrow. Training for multi-day […]

Learn How to Prevent Saddle Sores, UTIs, and Chafing! Hey Ladies – Let’s Talk About What’s Going On “Down There” Because riding your bike should feel amazing, not miserable. Let’s start here: pain is not a badge of honor. Let’s be honest: discomfort is one of the biggest reasons women quit cycling—or never start. Too […]

What if one of the most effective ways to protect your brain against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease wasn’t a pill—but a bicycle? Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease often feel like distant concerns—something to think about decades from now. But the truth is, brain health is built early, and the habits we form in our teens, 20s, […]

We love welcoming new riders—and we love when our alumni help grow the Climate Ride community. Thanks to the generosity of an Annual Fund donor who believes that these events truly change lives, we’re able to offer this fundraising boost. Here’s how it works: This donor-supported incentive helps riders get a strong start, rewards community […]

People often say, “Cycling doesn’t have to be political.” Or, “Stick to watts, not politics.”But the truth is: cycling already is. Every time someone rides a bike—for transportation, for joy, for health, for protest, or for survival—they’re moving through systems shaped by public policy, power, and priorities. Who gets safe streets. Who doesn’t. Who breathes […]

In 2025, Climate Ride put on 20 events that took place across 6 countries and 13 states with over 600 participants. In addition to biking and hiking thousands of miles, fundraising and advocating for the Climate Ride cause, many of these participants contributed to the Climate Ride Tailwinds Fund. Our Tailwinds fund is our solution […]

Mission: As Missoula, Montana’s gender-expansive bikepacking group, Slow Spokes provides resources, community, and experiences for non-binary, trans, gender-expansive, and women riders of all abilities to have safe, confident, barrier-free fun bikepacking in the Missoula area. “Slow Spokes is profoundly appreciative of Climate Ride for awarding us an Environmental Justice Access Grant. We believe that bikepacking is a […]

Mission: Street Lab is a nonprofit that transforms streets and public spaces across New York City into places that improve lives, strengthen neighborhoods, and bring New Yorkers together. We use a pop-up approach to do this, relying on custom physical designs to create innovative places for reading, play, creativity, and more. Funds from the Climate […]

Mission: Outdoorithm Collective transforms access to public lands by creating supportive, culturally relevant camping experiences and community networks that empower urban families to build lasting outdoor traditions. “Leave anyway. Camp as it comes. Nobody solos. Dirt don’t hurt. Take up space. For Outdoorithm Collective, these aren’t just mantras – they’re invitations to a movement where BIPOC families are discovering that public […]

Mission: Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) began with a circle of elders and organizers who knew that protecting the land was not just political work, it was sacred work. Since 1990, we have grown into a movement that stretches across Turtle Island, rooted in the teachings of our ancestors and the leadership of Indigenous communities on […]

Mission: Black Outside, Inc. is on a mission to reconnect Black/African-American youth and families to the healing power of the outdoors. At Black Outside, Inc, we believe every young person deserves to experience the wonder and transformative power of nature. From witnessing the rush of a waterfall to standing atop their first mountain peak, we […]

Mission: Native Americans in Higher Education and Mentorship (NAHEM) is a national, Native women-owned organization driving the cultural resilience and self-determination of Indigenous peoples globally. We achieve our mission through a proven, grassroots service model, delivered nationally and reinforced by vital localized programs in Northern California and Seattle, Washington, focusing on education, mentorship, and cultural […]