Category: Climate Riders and Hikers

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 […]

By Frederick Ballo Fundraising can be an intimidating task. But, if you keep the goal affordable and simple, completing this task is rather easy. This honest and sustainable fundraising approach has been key for me during economic downturns, or geopolitical chaos. Here is what a simple message taking this tact looks like. I hope this […]

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 […]

Your Climate Ride participation is a powerful force for change. Through events like ours, we help drive momentum for a healthier planet. The environmental movement has always relied on people like you pushing for accountability :loudspeaker:—holding governments and corporations to higher standards. We would not have made progress on clean air, clean water, and conservation […]

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 […]

Meet Vince and Melissa! This dynamic duo just completed their third Climate Ride, taking on a joint Independent Challenge in beautiful Summit County. Their passion for the cause is truly inspiring. Vince, a civil engineer, and Melissa, a water resources engineer, are deeply committed to environmental sustainability, a value clearly shared by their daughter who […]