Day 5 (60 miles): This morning we’ll rise early and head straight for the heart of Washington DC. After several miles winding through Maryland, we will stop for lunch in Silver Spring, MD before hopping on the Capitol Crescent Trail, a popular rail-trail, created by the Rails to Trails Conservancy. We gather at the tail end of Constitution Avenue, and then begin our final leg to the Capitol, passing the Washington Monument and various museums which house our Nation’s treasures. We will congregate on the Senate Lawn, with the Capitol in the background, where we will make a statement about the need for climate change action and access to renewable energy.
It's the final day of Climate Ride 2009 and I'm already dreading being home. OK, maybe I get to watch GLEE (best show ever!...well, at least for this season) and maybe I'll shower a little more (or not), but what I'm most concerned about is the overwhelming void that has been filled by this ride. Everywhere you look you can't help but be overwhelmed with a sense of excitement and energy that these people create. The environment is their passion and it's intoxicating. Each individual, whether they are an expert in their field or an average joe who's just concerned about their children's future, has committed 5 days of their life to bike from NY to DC and also raise money (at least $2400) and awareness about the environment. The beneficiary? Focus the Nation, Rails to Trails Conservancy, Clear Air Cool Planet, you, me and the world.
If you're skeptical of riding with these folks, don't be. I can assure you it will be one of the most inspirational and momentous events in your life. And if you're from the West Coast, I'm pleased to announce Climate Ride now has a California tour that will begin next year in May. Please join us and change the world.
Until next time, ride on riders!
It's the final day of Climate Ride 2009 and I'm already dreading being home. OK, maybe I get to watch GLEE (best show ever!...well, at least for this season) and maybe I'll shower a little more (or not), but what I'm most concerned about is the overwhelming void that has been filled by this ride. Everywhere you look you can't help but be overwhelmed with a sense of excitement and energy that these people create. The environment is their passion and it's intoxicating. Each individual, whether they are an expert in their field or an average joe who's just concerned about their children's future, has committed 5 days of their life to bike from NY to DC and also raise money (at least $2400) and awareness about the environment. The beneficiary? Focus the Nation, Rails to Trails Conservancy, Clear Air Cool Planet, you, me and the world.
If you're skeptical of riding with these folks, don't be. I can assure you it will be one of the most inspirational and momentous events in your life. And if you're from the West Coast, I'm pleased to announce Climate Ride now has a California tour that will begin next year in May. Please join us and change the world.
Until next time, ride on riders!
Look at the the good riders signaling. :-)
The title sponsor Brita always puts forth the best effort to promote this ride.
Um...uh...
Fake tattoos were the hot thing this year.
Dad and Mom figuring the route out. Son? Well, he'll just go anywhere.
Michelle the nurse with out youngest rider this year......12 years old.
Our fast riders trying to keep up with the Danish Ambassador.
Coming thru Sligo Park.
Best socks ever. If you can't read it: "Climate Change Socks!" lol.
Vincent waiting to enter the Capital Crescent Trail...a beneficiary of Climate Ride.
Passing by the Watergate Hotel.
Onwards and upwards toward Capitol Hill.
Constitution Ave. has never seen so many cyclists.
More tatts.
Climate Ride veterans Jenny Nordstrom and Dave Wright.
Love it!
Focus the Nation Executive Director, Garett Brennan.(Also a hell of a musician and singer of THE GREAT SALT LICKS)
Just in case I don't get everything.
Our fearless leaders: Blake Holiday Ride Director with Climate Ride Co-Founders Geraldine Carter and Caeli Quinn.For more photos, check out:
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Kip, these are fantastic! You really did a great job of capturing the excitement of the riders in this very important cause!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the first image, and also the one of the cyclists holding their bikes above their heads, so fantastic!
I hope I can join you next year. Looks like a total blast.