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What is Brita Climate Ride?
Brita Climate Ride 2008 is the first multi-day bicycle ride where your pedal strokes help raise funds and awareness for meaningful climate change and renewable energy legislation! This transformative event is ideal for anyone who believes that change is possible and that America can take the lead in a green economy. It's a fundraiser, awareness-raiser and climate conference on wheels, all benefiting Clean Air–Cool Planet and Focus the Nation.

Where and When is Brita Climate Ride?
Beginning on September 20, 120 Climate Riders will pedal 320 miles from New York to the nation's Capitol in Washington, D.C., in five days. Departing from the heart of Manhattan, then following country roads and rail-trails through New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland, the ride will nightly feature expert speakers on the science, policies and solutions to the climate crisis. On the fifth day, riders will cycle into Washington to celebrate Climate Ride's valuable contribution to the advancement of climate change education and renewable energy policies.

How is RTC Involved?
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a partner and participant in Climate Ride 2008. We're happy to share our mission of building healthier places for healthier people to cool the climate. By adding the voice of more than 100,000 RTC members and supporters to the cause for Climate Ride, Team RTC will make its mark on the climate change debate. Add your voice and help sponsor staff members on Team RTC today! 

Check out Kartik Sribarra's posts on the Climate Ride Blog.

Get to know the members of Team RTC! Check out the Team RTC profiles and meet the Climate Riders.

 

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Brita Climate Ride 2008:
Join RTC in the ride for Climate Change

Sponsor Team RTC in Brita Climate Ride 2008
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy staff will be participating in Climate Ride 2008: leading Team RTC on the ride, speaking at an evening event, and welcoming the more than 120 riders to Washington, D.C., at Climate Ride's end. Help us make your voice heard about the integral role of trails, walking and biking as part of the smart solution in the national climate change debate.

For every $3,000* raised, RTC is able to send a staff person to join the Team on Climate Ride 2008. But act fast! As of Friday, August 29 there are only 5 spots left on the ride that RTC staff could fill!

And when you make a gift of $200 or more, you receive a free Limited Edition Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Bicycle Jersey, just like those Team RTC will be sporting on the ride. For a gift of $100 or more you will get a free Rail-Trail Guidebook of your choice. Donate today!

*Covers Climate Ride registration, transportation and advocacy outreach. 

Join Team RTC!
Want to hop on your bike and start pedaling for Climate Change, too? Then join us! By joining Team RTC on Climate Ride 2008, you'll get a free Rails-to-Trails Limited Edition 2008 bicycle jersey to wear as you ride alongside Kartik Sribarra, our manager of policy outreach, who will educate you on current rail-trail issues, and share his passion for developing cleaner, greener, walk-able and bike-able communities. Mixed in with the road riding, you'll also ride some popular east-coast rail-trails. At the end of the ride, Team RTC will be welcomed at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's Washington, D.C., national headquarters to celebrate your accomplishment!

Ready to sign up today?

  • Visit the Climate Ride home page and click "Register to Ride" in the lime green "Register Now" box on the left-hand navigation.
  • On the next page, read and agree to the Waiver/Agreement.
  • Then, on the next page in the "Please Choose Below" box, select "Join a Team." Use the pull-down menu to select "Team RTC" and continue to fill out your registration.

We'll be informed immediately when you join.

Thank you for registering for Team RTC, and good luck with your fundraising efforts! If you signed up for Climate Ride 2008, please look for more information in your e-mail box soon from RTC with details and logistics about the ride.

Who else is on Team RTC? Check out the Team RTC profiles and get to know Team RTC. 

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