It’s Getting Hot In Here

Check it out: Last September, over a hundred cyclists joined the Brita Climate Ride and biked 300 miles from New York City to Washington D.C. to fight climate change. We’re riding again this September 26-30 and doubling the size of the event. We hope you can join us.

Here’s a description of the route, and a sweet slide show.

The Brita Climate Ride is a fundraiser for Focus the Nation, Clean Air – Cool Planet, and Rails to Trails Conservancy. Each rider raises $2,400, and the proceeds are split between these groups.

But this five-day ride is much more than a fundraiser. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a climate conference on wheels.

Brita Climate Ride staff and volunteers carry your gear from one campsite to the next. At night, you can relax, meet fellow Climate Riders, and hear expert speakers. While the ride is open to all age groups, over half of last year’s riders were in their twenties.

The ride ends at the steps of the Capitol building. Last year, when we arrived, Congressmen Lloyd Doggett and Earl Blumenauer met and addressed the riders. The following day, riders walked into the congressional offices and lobbied their representatives.

On the Climate Ride Blog, you can read what last year’s riders said about the event.

So sign up and join us. Fellowships are available.