As a lifetime cyclist, commuter, mountain biker, long-distance touring, get-everywhere-I-need-to-go, kind of cyclist, I never thought about doing an organized ride. A friend who is a passionate long-time Climate Rider (Team CASBA) finally talked me into it, and I understand now: Supported riding RULES! The model of gathering folks who love to ride bikes, and funneling that passion into fundraising around a shared love of the environment; then coupling that with GREAT routes, fun entertainment and perks? GENIUS! I’m sold. And what rockstars we are, just riding with a water bottle and a windbreaker on board while everything else is taken care of! Way to be together, have fun, stay enthusiastic AND raise money for good causes.