Testimonials

Participating in a Climate Ride in 2021 was exactly the respite and recharge I needed. The scenery, singletrack, and swimming holes were amazing. Getting to know fellow Climate Riders and hearing their stories and perspectives on solutions to our climate crisis was inspiring and empowering. I can’t wait to go again!

Climate Ride Maine was a joyous and rewarding experience! After completing the fundraising and the ride, I come back to my community, feeling strong and empowered and happy. I work in the field of bicycle education and advocacy, and it might sound strange to take time off to go on a long bike ride while […]

Hiking the Rogue River Trail was like stepping deep into the grandeur of nature, and with Climate Ride leading the way I trusted we would do no harm, taking only the experience, leaving only footprints – to paraphrase. Having the experience strengthened my commitment to supporting efforts to protect our treasured natural resources and confront […]

It was a pleasant surprise to be asked to consider applying for a Community Leader Award. Honestly I wasn’t sure if anyone would be up for it and nobody on our team of four had ever participated in an event like this. There are a lot of reasons why someone might decide against participating; doubts over […]

After participating in seven Climate Ride events (eight if you count Climate Rise!) I continue to be impressed with the Climate Ride staff as well as the community of riders–I couldn’t ask to be part of a kinder, more thoughtful, and incredibly fun group of people, all brought together by our desire to combine our […]

Being a Community Leader Awardee was an awesome experience. It allowed me to join a Climate Ride I wouldn’t have been able to and it gave me the opportunity to share my organization’s story with passionate people. I was able to present on the youth climate work I do for Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE) in front of […]

Climate Ride and the staff have had probably the most impact in my life in the last 10 years. I have been passionate about the environment since the 70s but Climate Ride has given me an outlet to do something. I am constantly wearing Climate Ride gear and talking to people about what a wonderful […]

I love Climate Ride! So wonderful to ride with others who are passionate about climate action. Excellent leadership, powerful mission, and so much fun!

CASBA has benefitted greatly from our partnership with Climate Ride; thank you for all you’ve done for us, and so many others. For our organization, it’s funded getting various forms of straw building into the building code, and the Green Fondo funded our initiative to make it easier to insure buildings featuring straw for insulation. […]

Being able to participate in 3 Climate Ride events in 2020 has been my silver lining. Fundraising for Climate Ride has given me great purpose during a time when I have felt so powerless and at times despondent. The events have been so positive and they are always a beacon of hope for me. Together […]

Another great ride with a great group of people. Can’t wait to do another one!

It seems no matter where I go with Climate Ride, the experience is about people on a journey together; in a community that supports each other and the environment, and is attuned to caring for our planet. I am with a group united for addressing climate change and also learning about humanity and myself.