Author: Caeli Quinn

More ways than you might think — and our riders are proof. Planning a Climate Ride trip comes with a question we hear a lot: “How does the funding work?” The short answer: however works best for you. Some riders fundraise from their networks and find it one of the most energizing parts of the […]

And why riding together might be one of the most meaningful things you can do as a family We recently introduced new family pricing at Climate Ride—and for me, this is more than just a program update. It’s personal. After a recent family beach trip, I asked my kids what they were most grateful for. […]

(And why you belong here, exactly as you are.) In a digital landscape where climate stories are increasingly filtered out by algorithms, your presence here is more vital than ever. We’re revisiting this 2024 ‘Love Letter’ because it remains the heart of our mission: breaking through the noise with inclusive, imperfect, and unstoppable action. If […]

People sometimes tell us to “stick to the watts.” That cycling doesn’t have to have meaning or purpose. That a bike ride is just a bike ride. But in a world built for speed, isolation, and endless consumption, choosing to move under your own power is something else entirely. It’s joy. Real joy. The kind […]

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, […]

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 […]

Synopsis: Be nice; no climate shaming; the environmental movement has been stymied by the pressure of the ‘perfect environmentalist’. Embrace our imperfection! Use your energy to include more people! If everyone brought one person to Climate Ride, we’d double our grants and our community. And, finally, the environment & active transportation are the least funded […]

Green Fondo Weekend: May 16-18, 2025 If you have any urgent questions before the event, please email [email protected].  The Ride Guide: PDF format In this post: Join our event WhatsApp Group Please join the event’s official WhatsApp group, so that you can receive timely communications from our team during the event.  Join at this link […]

Ride dates: August 8-12, 2025 Ready to take your adventure to the next level? Introducing Bike Camp: a car-free bikepacking adventure. What if your next cycling trip didn’t just take you to beautiful places but also equipped you with the skills to explore remote backroads, camp under the stars, and be completely self-sufficient? Bike Camp […]

More than ever, we must support the protection of our public lands, which are sacred and deeply significant to Indigenous communities. Bears Ears is more than a national treasure—it is a living cultural landscape and ancestral home to many Native Nations. Comparable in grandeur to its sister parks to the north, Canyonlands and Arches, Bears […]