Climate Cycle Inaugural Bike Ride
Saturday, May 9th marks the inaugural bike ride of the non-profit Climate Cycle organization. Climate Cycle is helping to raise money so they can install solar panels on the roofs of Chicago’s public schools.
The mission of Climate Cycle is “to reduce global warming and empower our youth to become leaders in an emerging green economy. We are working in close partnership with the Chicago Department of Environment to help foster proactive climate partnerships among local schools, government, green businesses and individuals.”
According to the Climate Cycle website; “Our children will inevitably be charged with the task of combating global climate change, and Climate Cycle will leave students more prepared for this challenge. Imagine how an energy efficient school that has cut operating costs and carbon emissions with solar power can be a model to students and the community. Climate Cycle makes this possible by absorbing the upfront cost of a solar energy system, resulting in decades of savings.”
Cycle Course Information
The Climate Cycle bike ride opens at 9 a.m. The ride begins and ends in Grant Park. There is both a 12 mile and a 25 mile ride option. The rides take place along Chicago’s southern lakefront, along the lakefront trail, which is closed to vehicular traffic.
The registration fee for this bike ride is $20. Participants are asked to raise a minimum amount of money; $200 for adults, $140 for college students, and $40 for children. Participants in the Climate Cycle bike ride receive a complimentary lunch, goody bag, event t-shirt and snacks.
How the Program Works
All local Chicago public schools are eligible to apply to the solar panel program, schools will be selected based on three main criteria:
1. How effectively a school can demonstrate that the solar panel systems will be incorporated into classroom and/or extra-curricular activities.
2. The level of support a school has offered to our events; for example, providing volunteers and/or participants.
3. A school’s willingness to share best practices with future solar school recipients.
All purchase and installation costs will be covered by money raised through participant pledges and matching grants.
Climate Cycle sounds like an interesting concept, I wish them the best of luck with their inaugural bike ride.
Take care,
Lynn Smythe AKA the Bike Diva
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