Join the SVBC Team for Climate Ride 2016
Ever wanted to explore the gorgeous Northern California coastline by bike? Here’s your chance! We are looking for folks to join SVBC in May for the Climate Ride, a gorgeous five-day ride to raise funds and awareness for Climate Change and the bicycle as the best form of active transportation. As a member of Team SVBC, you will help further our work to create a community that values, includes, and encourages bicycling for all purposes for all people.Fundraising minimum:Raise $2,800 by May 13, 2016Team SVBC goal: $20,000About the ride:May 22 – May 26, 2016Redwood Empire to San FranciscoClimate Ride California is a stunning cycling adventure that begins in California's historic Redwood Empire near Eureka, travels along the scenic coast, and ventures into the famed Russian River Valley before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco. It is more than a bike trip – it’s an inspiring journey with like-minded people who are united by their passion for sustainability, renewable energy, and bicycles - the ultimate carbon-free form of transportation.The professional Climate Ride volunteers take care of all the details, so you can focus on riding the 40-60 miles per day of carefully planned routes on scenic back roads. It’s challenging yet doable, and you have all day to make it to the next rest stop. Meals, snacks, bike support, luggage transport, and all of the logistics are included. On the road, the Climate Ride support team is always nearby to assist you, keep you happy and healthy, and make your ride worry-free and memorable.How to participate:To register, go to the Team SVBC page and click on “Join our team.” During the registration process, you will be given a choice of beneficiary organizations – we ask that team members choose Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition as one of the beneficiaries of your fundraising. Of course, we would prefer to be your sole beneficiary, but we understand there are many great causes out there.Thanks for considering joining our team and raising funds for SVBC!
