Climate2Congress Ride – Sunday!

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Two climate leaders, Mindy Ahler and Ryan Hall, have been biking across the country to raise climate awareness. As part of this, they have been hosting presentations along the way to talk to common folks about climate change and policy solutions.

On Nov 13, they’ll be riding into DC and local cyclists will meet them to ride in together. We’ll meet at the Capitol reflecting pool (US Grant statue), and ride out to Old Anglers Inn where we’ll rendezvous with them to escort them into DC. The whole ride will be about 35 miles, although there are shorter routes if you want to meet us part of the way (see the facebook event for more details).

After the ride we’ll get together for photos and a dinner reception nearby the Capitol. Hope you can join!

https://www.facebook.com/events/327260950985232/

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Here’s the “climate change bike posse” as we stormed the Capitol. (Photo credit to Paul Thompson.)

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Peter and I rode out to Old Angler’s and arrived just before the DC contingent joined us. Mindy and Ryan actually had lunch at the restaurant, then rolled downhill to meet their bike brigade. We escorted them down the C&O Canal and CCT, picked up a few more admirers in Georgetown, then took the scenic route along the Potomac River and along the full length of The Mall past all of the memorials. After plenty of congratulations on Capitol Hill, about 30 of us filled a private dining room at Hunan Dynasty to share dinner, stories, and inspiration.

It was really great talking to these two cross-country cyclists, and meeting their supporters. To learn more about LowCarbon Crossings and their advocacy for a meaningful carbon tax, and learn more about this ride with purpose, start with their blog.

Thanks to Max for organizing!

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