Name

Climate Ride

Legal name

Climate Ride

Website

https://climateride.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Adventure Event Organization

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Cycling, Mountain Biking & E-Bike Adventure Tour Operators (THAAADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endurance Stage & Destination Challenges (Multi-day Tours, Charity Challenges) (MPAKAIAG), Hiking, Trekking & Backpacking Tour Operators (THAAADAA), Eco-Tours & Sustainable Nature Travel (THAJAIAD), Cycling Events (Road Races, Gran Fondos, Sportives) (MPAKAIAC)

Keywords

• Charitable adventure events
• Environmental fundraising rides
• Multi-day cycling tours
• Charitable hiking challenges
• Nonprofit fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Missoula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Event Registration Fees: Participants pay registration fees to join Climate Ride events. Fees vary by event: Idaho Gravel Ride has a $175 registration fee, Glacier Ride has $175, Bike Camp Seattle to Sea has $100. These fees are separate from fundraising commitments.
2. Participant Fundraising: The primary revenue mechanism. Participants commit to fundraising minimums (e.g., $2,950 for Idaho Gravel, $3,200 for Glacier Ride). After event costs, 80% of fundraising goes to chosen grantees and 20% supports Climate Ride operations. This is the core revenue stream generating over $15.7M in grants since 2008.
3. Annual Fund Donations: Direct donations to Climate Ride's Annual Fund support operations, scholarships, event underwriting (enabling 100% of Green Fondo donations to go to grants), and Community Leader Awards. The Annual Fund has generated over $15.7M in total grants to date.
4. Custom Group Trips: Custom and private events for groups seeking tailored adventure experiences with fundraising or pay-in-full options. Revenue generated through full trip payments rather than traditional participant fundraising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Climate Ride organizes multi-day charitable cycling, hiking, and running adventures where participants register, fundraise for vetted environmental nonprofits, and complete fully supported trips including guides, meals, accommodations, and logistics. The organization channels 80% of participant fundraising (and 100% on Green Fondo events) to its 100+ grantee network spanning conservation, climate, sustainability, and active transportation causes.

Product overview

Climate Ride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of life-changing outdoor adventure experiences that combine cycling, hiking, running, and other activities with charitable fundraising. The core offering consists of Multi-Day Cycling Events (including iconic rides like Glacier to Banff and Idaho Hot Springs Gravel Ride), Hiking Events (such as Glacier Hike and Trans-Catalina Trail), Running Events, and the Green Fondo weekend cycling series. Additional products include Custom Trips (bespoke group adventures), Bike Camp (bikepacking education program), Mountain Biking Events, and Nordic Ski Camp. All events include expert guides, logistics management, meals, accommodations, and integration with Climate Ride's grants program where participants fundraise for environmental nonprofits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-Day Cycling Events Guided multi-day cycling tours including the Glacier to Banff Ride, Idaho Hot Springs Gravel Ride, Trans-Pyrenees Ride, Bhutan Ride, Slovenia Ride, Netherlands to Bruges, Door County Wisconsin Ride, and other domestic and international destinations. Events include route planning, expert guides, meals, camping or hotel accommodations, and luggage transport, with participants fundraising for environmental nonprofits.
• Hiking Events Charitable hiking challenges including the Glacier & Waterton Hike (5-day hike across Glacier and Waterton National Parks), Trans-Catalina Hike, and White Mountains Hike. Events include front-country camping, day hiking with knowledgeable guides, and integrated fundraising for environmental causes.
• Running Events Charitable running tours including the Trans-Catalina Run, Climate Run San Francisco Marathon, and Five Boro Bike Tour (running component). Participants fundraise while exploring scenic trails and landscapes for environmental nonprofits.
• Green Fondo Weekend Cycling Events Weekend cycling celebration events held in multiple locations (Berkshires, NorCal, SoCal), featuring multiple route options for different skill levels. Event costs are fully underwritten by Annual Fund donors, allowing 100% of participant donations to flow directly to environmental grants.
• Custom Group Trips Tailored adventure experiences for groups, allowing customization of routes, meals, accommodations, and supported causes. Options include camping, inn-to-inn, basecamp lodge, or yurt stays for groups of 4–100+ people over 3–20 days, with a minimum of 4 people per custom tour.
• Bike Camp (Bikepacking Education) Bikepacking education program teaching essential self-supported adventure skills including ultralight packing, trail navigation, bike maintenance, and leave-no-trace camping. Includes events such as Bike Camp Seattle to the Sea and Catalina Island Bike Camp, limited to small cohorts.
• Mountain Biking Events Mountain bike tours including the White Rim Trail MTB 3-Day, North Rim Grand Canyon MTB, and various gravel rides. Events traverse challenging terrain including singletrack trails, rugged backcountry, and scenic rail trails, with integrated fundraising for environmental causes.
• Nordic Ski Camp Multi-day nordic skiing training camp in Whitefish, Montana offering instruction in skate ski, classic ski, and downhill skiing techniques, with expert coaching and comfortable accommodations.

Quantifiable outcome

• $15.7 million+ granted to environmental and active transportation nonprofits since 2008
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sports BasementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner and supporter of Climate Ride events, providing community connection and participant discounts to Climate Riders.
• Craft CadenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporter providing products and services to Climate Ride participants. Listed as Annual Fund donor at the $500-$4,999 level.
• Marc & RoseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHospitality partner and supporter of Climate Ride events, providing accommodations and travel services for participants.
• Bedrock SandalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner supporter providing footwear and products for Climate Ride participants.
• Glacier National Park ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe official fundraising and outreach partner of Glacier National Park and sole beneficiary for Climate Ride's Glacier to Banff events. GNPC receives all proceeds from Glacier Ride, supporting preservation, education, and research for the park. Climate Riders have been top contributors to Glacier conservation for 10+ years.
• 100+ Grantee OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of vetted environmental nonprofits including conservation groups, climate organizations, active transportation advocates, and sustainability organizations. Participants select grantees to receive their fundraising. Climate Ride grants proceeds to these organizations annually, with 80% of participant fundraising going to chosen grantees.
• Local Bike Shops and Rental PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with local bike shops for equipment rental and bike shipping services. Recommended partners include Bike Flights for shipping and local rental shops near event locations (Whitefish, MT).

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bike to the Beach: Series of multi-day charity cycling rides benefiting autism nonprofits; matches Climate Ride's fundraising minimum structure, multi-day format, and grantee disbursement model.
• World Bicycle Relief: Nonprofit leveraging cycling to mobilize people in developing regions; overlaps Climate Ride in combining cycling advocacy with nonprofit fundraising and international mission focus.
• Pelotonia: Ohio-based multi-day cycling event series raising funds for cancer research; highly comparable to Climate Ride in event-based fundraising model, participant commitments, and grantee disbursement structure.
• Best Buddies Challenge: Charity cycling, running, and hiking events supporting Best Buddies' mission for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; directly comparable to Climate Ride's multi-modal adventure + fundraising model.
• AIDS/LifeCycle: Multi-day charity cycling ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles raising funds for HIV/AIDS services; the most established direct peer to Climate Ride in the multi-day charity ride fundraising model.

Broad incumbents

• Trek Travel: Premium cycling tour operator owned by Trek Bicycle Corporation offering guided multi-day cycling trips worldwide; comparable in cycling tour logistics and guided multi-day format, but consumer rather than charity-driven.
• Adventure Cycling Association: Largest nonprofit cycling membership organization in North America providing route infrastructure (including the Idaho Hot Springs route used by Climate Ride); comparable as a nonprofit cycling organization but focused on route/member services rather than fundraising events.
• REI Adventures: Outdoor adventure tour program run by REI Co-op offering guided cycling, hiking, and multi-sport trips globally; comparable in multi-day guided adventure operations but as a consumer/coop offering without charity fundraising.
• Backroads: Established premium active-travel tour operator offering cycling, hiking, and multi-sport trips globally; comparable to Climate Ride in adventure tour operations but without the fundraising/grantee structure.

Others

• Classy (fundraising platform): Online fundraising software platform used by many nonprofits for peer-to-peer and event fundraising; functionally adjacent as a technology enabler for the same peer-to-peer fundraising mechanics Climate Ride participants use.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/climateride
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/climate-ride
• Instagraminstagram.com/climate_ride
• Xx.com/climateride

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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