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It is a new year which means many of you have new riding goals. Maybe you want to ride more miles than you did last year, maybe you signed up for a Climate Ride and want to stay out of the sag wagon. Maybe your pickleball doubles partner is off in Tucson for the winter […]

Meet Eric, an electrical engineer by day and an ultramarathon runner with a philosopher’s heart in his free time. This isn’t your typical weekend warrior jogging around the park, though. Eric’s idea of a “casual run” involves traversing hundreds of kilometers through the remote wilds of Cambodia, pushing his physical and mental limits while embracing […]

Mission: The Brightline team blends public policy advocacy and on-the-ground partnerships to promote sustainability and opportunity in frontline communities. Our work at the nexus of environmental justice, workforce development, and clean energy has kept power plants – and their pollutants – out of low-income communities, created hundreds of local jobs to benefit underserved communities, and […]

ABOVE: Amazon Frontlines co-founders Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson (who both loved speaking at the Wine Country Ride this summer) alongside Indigenous leaders from our partner organization Alianza Ceibo (Ceibo Alliance), including Jairo Irumenga (Waorani), Hernan Payaguaje (Siekopai), Alexandra Narvaez (A’i Kofan), Alex Lucitante (A’i Kofan), Alicia Salazar (Siona). Mission: Amazon Frontlines builds political and […]

Mission: Black Girl Environmentalist is a national organization dedicated to addressing the pathway and retention issue in the climate movement for Black girls, women and gender-expansive people. “Black Girl Environmentalist is honored to receive Climate Ride’s Environmental Justice Action Grant. As a growing women of color-led environmental group, this funding will support the work of […]

In the heart of New York City, a remarkable organization is transforming school cafeterias into hubs for climate action and environmental education. Cafeteria Culture (CafCu), a BIPOC, woman-led initiative, is empowering students to tackle plastic pollution and food waste, one cafeteria at a time. Thanks to Climate Ride’s Environmental Justice Grant, CafCu is scaling its […]

Mission: Spokeland’s mission is to build knowledge, empowerment and self-reliance for members of the community and provide a safe and fun workspace for people of all ages, ethnicities and cultures, genders, sexual orientations and skill levels. “We are deeply grateful to Climate Ride for your ongoing support. You have enabled us to serve low-income communities […]

ABOVE: 150 bike riders participated in the annual Free Cycles Tweed Ride. Rides and social events are an important part of the Free Cycles model for systemic change. Mission: The goal of Free Cycles is to help Western Montana transition to a sustainable transportation system while simultaneously setting a strong example for other places. Free […]

Mission: I Challenge Myself provides opportunities for underserved youth to strengthen their minds, bodies and spirits through school-based cycling, fitness, and social-emotional programs. ICM students achieve increased confidence, agency, and collaboration by achieving personal end-of-year goals such as a 100-bike ride or a completed civic engagement project. “The Environmental Justice grant will help I Challenge […]

Mission: The mission of Prime Ability is to build communities and inspire the lives of young people through fitness. The amount of obstacles students go through each day in order to just walk into the door and attend school can be enormous. In many instances, staying focused, steadfast, and avoiding distractions in our environments can […]

Maybe you ride a century every Sunday, maybe you commute 10 miles a day for work, or maybe you haven’t ridden a bike since you were 12. Regardless of how far or often you bike, training for the upcoming ride should be a high priority. Although Climate Ride is not a race, the more prepared […]

According to the March 2014 issue of Bicycling Magazine, 43% of the 5,000 cyclists polled described their relationship with their saddle as “complicated.” Finding the right seat can be a lot like dating. Most cyclists need to try a few different saddles before finding one that works for them. Although some may seem great in the […]