I’m going on a bike ride.  Grand Rapids to Chicago.  That’s a long way for these legs to take me, from our home in Heritage Hill to the windy city, assisted only by two pedals and some gears.  I anticipate some aching muscles and a sore seat, but I’m committed to trying to make it for two reasons.  First, it’s an adventure with my husband, Steve, for whom this will be his third Climate Ride.  Last year on sabbatical in Europe, we lived without a car and loved it.  The photo above is me and our kids taking our weekly bike ride to the local farm to buy our produce directly from the grower.  Yes, it was idyllic.  Bike paths made it possible.  This brings me to number two.  Going on Climate Ride allows me to help raise awareness of the dire need for more sustainable solutions for global transportation.  People, our use of fossil fuels is a problem that we need to solve with the best minds of this generation.  I don’t have one of those minds, but I do have a love of exercise and adventure, so here I go.

Not only am I hoping to raise awareness about the need for sustainable solutions to the host of issues affecting the health of our planet, economy, and communities, but I’m also trying to raise some money for a few organizations that are doing front line work.   If you’re also interested in a green future, you can help me to support these organizations.  I’ve designated that all of the money I raise for Climate Ride goes to West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC), Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition, National Parks Conservation Association, and Wellhouse.   Giving to my fundraising goal for Climate Ride is giving to these local and national advocates for sustainability.

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