Climate Cycle's Solar Schools Ride was a huge success on May 15! Over 530 Climate Cyclists raised $108,000, and donations are still coming in. This represents a 53% increase in ridership and a 61% increase in fundraising over last year!
Many thanks to the 300+ volunteers who contributed their time and talent in order to produce a fun, green, and well-run event.
Much gratitude to all the musicians and performers for making the event so festive!
- Yuri Lane, beat-box extraordinaire, was our morning MC.
- The Environmental Encroachment kicked off the ride with a marching band bonanza.
- Funk in the Trunk welcomed back the riders will their high energy, head-bobbing funk tunes.
- Lincoln Park High School graced us withhip hop from 6LW and Bollywood dancing.
- Polaris Charter Academy led us in their rendition of "Solarbrate Good Times."
- The Happiness Club, a group of Chicago youth who sing, dance, and rap to their own original music on positive values, social change, and environmentalism, was our finale performance. Their most popular song is called "So Hot" about climate change.
- Thanks to NBC 5's Ginger Zee and Mike Adamle for being our emcees!
Got pics or videos? We would love to see your pictures on ride day. Please send them to us at info@climatecycle.org Go here to view more pictures.
Seeking your thoughts! Did you ride or volunteer? We would love to hear your thoughts on what went well and what could be improved for next year. The first 100 people to complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win 13 bagels each month for a year from Panera!
Rider Survey
Volunteer Survey
We look forward to seeing you at the ride next year!
