Category: Adventure Stories

We’ve just returned from an incredible week of cycling, hiking, and exploring in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Come along on the journey with us, and find out what we learned on this life-changing trip! You’ve probably heard that Bhutan is the happiest country in the world. And maybe you knew the country is one […]

Community Leader Glacier Ride 2025 “I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for organizing this year’s Glacier to Banff ride. It’s difficult to fully express how life-changing and impactful the experience was for me. While I’ve been an active cyclist for several years and have led many social rides during my time at the San […]

Community Leader Green Fondo 2025 “To me riding my bike has been not only a path of genuine liberation, but also a revolutionary guide in learning about the land we all live on. In my life of adventures I’ve experienced the most profound joy and definitely the deepest pits of fear. Cycling around the world […]

The amazing energy from our last Green Fondo ride is still carrying us forward, and it’s not just the endorphins talking. It’s the incredible, tangible proof that these rides are a force for change. We often hear about the doom and gloom, the seemingly insurmountable challenge of the climate crisis. But we’re here to tell […]

Learn How to Prevent Saddle Sores, UTIs, and Chafing! Hey Ladies – Let’s Talk About What’s Going On “Down There” Let’s be honest: for all the joy cycling brings, an uncomfortable ride can ruin everything. If you’ve ever dealt with chafing, soreness, or saddle sores, you are not alone. After leading and supporting thousands of […]

By Linda Goldstein LoewingerIf you’d like to support Linda’s fundraising efforts, donations are welcome. Why the Camino I have wanted to walk the Camino since a friend walked the entire length about 9 years ago. I love walking and hiking, and was intrigued by its reputation for those who seek personal and spiritual growth. At […]

Community Leader Green Fondo 2025 “My first ride on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis reshaped my perception of the city. What once felt like a web of congested roads, opened into a network of trails linking lakes, parks, and neighborhoods. I zipped through areas I’d previously avoided, feeling a sense of freedom and power. As […]

Community Leader Green Fondo 2025 “The lesson here is that we can do hard things, and with the support of kindred spirits, the journey will always be better. The physical challenge reminds us of the endurance needed for long-term climate action, while the communal aspect provides opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing. This is the third […]

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 […]

By Donna MinterA previous version of this post was published by Climate Generation. If you’d like to support Donna’s fundraising efforts, donations are welcome. Several years ago, at our annual family reunion, while tucking my seven-year-old granddaughter Hawith into bed, I lay down next to her for a goodnight grammy chat. She leaned close to […]

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 […]

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 […]