Bike Ride - Judaism and the Environment

Love bike riding?  Passionate about environmental action?  Want to spend an amazing Shabbat in Northern California?

Join the Kavana Cooperative, UW Hillel, JConnect, Congregation Beth Shalom, the Ravenna Kibbutz & Temple Beth Or (aka "Team Seattle") for

A Jewish Environmental Bike Ride

Two day soulful & spiritual Shabbat retreat

Shabbat will be at Westminster Woods in the Sonoma County Coastal Redwoods.  It will be filled with multiple prayer service options (including traditional, egalitarian, and meditation), Jewish learning, environmental learning, yoga, nature hikes or just sitting by the pool.  (More info. here)

The Ride will have multiple cycling routes, ranging from 30 to 100 miles/day. All routes are fully supported with rest stops, snacks, and medical support.  Don't worry, all your luggage will be transported for you.  (More info. here)

The Cause - In addition to having fun and exercising, we're going to raise money for Jewish environmental non-profits in the US and Israel (yes, there is a link between environmental responsibility and Jewish ethics.)

Team Seattle is your opportunity to share in training, fund raising and ruach!  Everyone is welcome.  Looking for your bashert?  Want some family bonding?  Want to sweat with other Jews? 

Anyone can join, and we're offering numeous training rides to help you get in shape.  Training rides will depart from 6211 23rd Ave. NE, on these dates:

• Mar. 14, 10am  (Seward Park,  ~20 miles)
• Mar. 28, 10am  (Mercer Island and Seward Park, ~30 miles)
• Apr. 4, 10am (35 miles)
• Apr. 18, 9am (40-50 miles, Mercer Island connection)
• Apr. 25, 10am (Snohomish to Arlington, ~60 miles; NOT starting at 6211 23rd Ave.)

Each ride will ideally have a slower group (averaging 10-12mph) and a faster group (averaging 13-16mph).  If you'd like to help lead a group (we'll supply the cue sheet), please let us know!  We're open to ideas here....

You're welcome to join the training rides, even if you can't come in May.  And you're welcome to sponsor Team Seattle anytime! 

To participate in the Hazon Ride, participants pay a registration fee and complete a fundraising requirement.  To register, please click here.  (Remember to join Team Seattle!  When it asks whether you have a discount code, enter "seattle" for a $100 registration discount!!) 

If you're wondering how to get your bike to CA - bikes can be transported on a plane or in the Team Seattle van. 

See you on the road!

p.s.  Here are photos from our training rides: