Learn more and support our journey at www.grassroutesbiking.com or www.twitter.com/Grass_Routes GrassRoutes is a group of passionate youngsters with a mad plan: using bike journeys to inspire social change, environmental leadership, and personal growth. Journey to the Rising Sun:
In summer 2012, GrassRoutes biked across Canada for three months, leading workshops for 680 students and raising over $
7,600 to support youth-led environmental projects. Journey to Erzincan:
In April 2013, GrassRoutes in biking across Turkey, working with local schools and fundraising to support women entrepreneurs in Eastern Turkey with training & microfinance. Journey to the Midnight Sun:
In August 2013, GrassRoutes biked from Vancouver to the Arctic Ocean, building a dialogue between youth in Northern & Southern Canada, and supporting existing sustainability initiatives in Northern Canada. We will led interactive workshops about climate change and youth leadership in Vancouver, Powell River, Whitehorse, Pelly Crossing, and Inuvik. We also fundraised through our journey to support the Purple Bike Project, a community bike co-op in Whitehorse. So, keep posted here and on our website (www.grassroutesbiking.com) to become inspired by our cause, meet our team of crazy youth, and learn more about how you can become part of the journey! Peace and bicycle grease!
-The GrassRoutes Team