Brita Climate Ride California - Sept. 21-25, 2010 - 5 days - 320 miles

In this issue

Read Climate Ride coverage in the blogosphere: Treehugger, 1Sky, The Lazy Environmentalist

The Seaweed Rebel and Top USGS Climate Scientist Join the Ride

Learn more about our unique Expert Speaker Series. It's one thing to sit in a conference, it's another thing to RIDE in one!

It's July. Can I still sign up?

Want to help? Check out our Wish List!

Can I do one simple thing to help Climate Ride? Yes! Forward this message to a friend!

Things are heating up in the Climate Ride world (but in a good way!). Blake, our ride director, is hosting a training ride in San Francisco this weekend (click here for details). Inspiring speakers are coming on board. Not only do they "walk the walk" in the world of climate and energy, they RIDE the RIDE!
Remember, the ride is limited to 150 riders! Click here to get your spot on Climate Ride.

David worked as a war correspondent in Northern Ireland and Central America, covered a range of issues from military science to the AIDS epidemic, and reported from every continent including Antarctica. An award-winning journalist, he produced more than 40 broadcast documentaries for PBS, The Discovery Channel, and others. His print work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, LA Times, Smithsonian, Popular Science, Sierra, and The Nation.

The Original Seaweed Rebel, David Helvarg, to Speak

Considering our ride location along the prolific Pacific coast, the future of our oceans on a warming planet is a looming topic.

We are honored to welcome David Helvarg, president of the Blue Frontier Campaign and the author of four books: Blue Frontier, The War Against the Greens, 50 Ways to Save the Ocean and Rescue Warriors.

He's the editor of the Ocean and Coastal Conservation Guide, organizer of several ‘Blue Vision' Summits for ocean activists, and winner of Coastal Living Magazine's 2005 Leadership Award and the 2007 Herman Melville Literary Award.

Dan helped establish the Western Mountain Initiative, a program to tie mountain science across different areas, and is active in several international science networks that address mountain issues. He recently received the Director's Award for Natural Resource Research from the National Park Service and serves on the Montana governor's advisory board for climate change.

Renowned Glacier Researcher to Join Climate Ride!

Dan Fagre is the Research Ecologist and Climate Change Research Coordinator for the Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center of the U. S. Geological Survey.

He's worked for the past 15 years in the Northern Rocky Mountains to understand how global-scale environmental changes will affect our mountain ecosystems.

His diverse research programs have addressed glaciers, avalanches, amphibians, alpine plants, paleoclimates, snow chemistry and ecosystem dynamics of bioregions.

Jake's photo Climate Riders at Capitol.jpg

Ride News

"It's July! Can I still sign up, fundraise and train?"

Yes you can! The ride is 2 1/2 months away. Most of our riders are signing up now. Have a question or concern? Email Geraldine, our fountain of rider support and Climate Ride concierge (LOL)!

Check out our Wish List! Do you live in the Bay Area and want to donate your hybrid, bike racks, big coolers, fresh-baked goodies etc. Contact us to make gear loans or donations. Every bit helps!

Many thanks to our title sponsor Brita and the Filter for Good campaign!

This charitable ride benefits Rails-to Trails Conservancy, 1Sky and Green America.

Click Here to Register!