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As a tireless climate advocate and the founder of the Global Warming Mitigation Project, Jacquelyn Francis has dedicated her life to finding solutions to one of the most pressing issues of our time: global warming. However, like many in her field, she often grapples with the irony of traveling on carbon-emitting planes to attend climate […]

While you can’t ride with sharks on land, you can ride alongside the people working to save sharks in the waters of Mexico on our upcoming Wine Country Ride! Climate Ride is thrilled to welcome Saving Our Sharks Foundation as a new Beneficiary organization this year. This organization, based in the vibrant marine ecosystems of […]

Bikepacking where the Bison Roam There’s a moment on the ferry, as the mainland fades into the morning haze off the California coastline. The rugged silhouette of an island rises from the sea and you know the adventure has truly begun. This isn’t just another ride. This is destination bike packing in its purest form. […]

If you’ve been on one of our cycling trips in the last 5 years, there’s a good chance you’ve met Frederick Ballo. Frederick’s first impression on Climate Ride was a lasting one after he rolled up to our premiere Green Fondo event just in time to join the Grande Route — a 100-mile butt-kicker around […]

In April 2024, Climate Ride returned to the carbon-negative kingdom of Bhutan for a six-day Himalayan adventure featuring cycling, hiking, and rafting. Participants described the event as profoundly impactful and inspiring, as they immersed themselves in the stunning Himalayan landscapes, guided by knowledgeable locals through cultural explorations. Scroll down to learn more about their experience. […]

Wild Tomorrow Fund “We have been blown away by Climate Ride and are so very excited about our partnership and all of their hard work to support environmental causes like ours.” Total Climate Ride Grant: $387,320 Activities Saving Wild Spaces | Wild Tomorrow Fund is working to protect, restore and re-wild a critically important wildlife […]

Alright cycling dreamers! Ready to tackle a multi-day cycling tour? Whether you’re new to biking or rediscovering the joy of two wheels, this guide offers practical, enjoyable training tips. Forget grueling workouts; we’re building your adventure, one pedal stroke at a time. Biking for Beginners: Your Journey to the Cycling Tour A multi-day cycling tour […]

Revitalizing Communities Through Cycling Tourism By Lahcen Errami Editors note: This post originally appeared on Medium. We’re sharing it here with permission from the author, Lahcen Errami, who helps organize Climate Ride Morocco. Nestled in the heart of Morocco lies an adventure waiting to be discovered. This journey beckons travelers to explore the rugged beauty […]

Dennis Desmarais is taking on a new challenge for 2024. He’s already raised over $10,000 on multiple rides since 2020, despite challenges made worse by climate change. For 2024, his goal is to raise $20,000 on his fourteenth Climate Ride! He’s also going to ride 1,000 miles over six days from South Carolina back to […]

Community Leader Green Fondo 2024 “Seqër! I am an indigenous Mayan Guatemalan woman, I love the opportunity to bring diversity, equity, and inclusivity into the biking world. First of all, thank you for the amazing opportunity and the wonderful support. Thank you I can´t thank you enough, because even though at the beginning I was […]

Why This Mom Needs the Climate Ride Joshua Tree & Anza-Borrego Official Statement: Mom Has Left the Building (On a Bike, Towards a Desert, Send Snacks) – Climate Ride Bound OK, let’s get one thing straight. My sanity didn’t just quietly slip out the back door. It threw a massive tantrum, packed its bags, hailed […]

Community Leader Green Fondo 2024 Photo credit: Emily Bei Cheng. “Despite limited exposure and resources for cycling in my upbringing and considering myself a ‘late bloomer’ in outdoor recreation, I’ve eagerly embraced challenges like 100-mile weekend rides and transformative bike-packing trips with organizations such as the California Field School and Trail Mixed Collective. I draw […]