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Mission
Go Greenbelt! is a week-long California cycling tour that raises funds to support Greenbelt Alliance's work to protect the San Francisco Bay Area's farmlands and natural areas.

Overview
Go Greenbelt! is limited to 70 riders, which keeps the ride intimate. Riders’ gear is carried by our terrific support and gear volunteers, and the riders camp out each night at local churches along the way. Everyone pitches in to make this a wonderful group experience.

The Go Greenbelt! route winds through some of Northern California's most scenic backroads. The bike ride is challenging but rewarding.

The route begins in San Francisco and heads south along Skyline Ridge to Los Gatos. Over the next six days, the riders pedal over the rolling hills of the South Bay, up Mount Hamilton to Livermore, across the Delta to Fairfield, then through wine country in Napa, and finally down the beautiful Sonoma and Marin coast back to San Francisco. During the ride we sometimes hold press conferences with the riders to draw public attention to local greenbelt protection campaigns.

Read about the challenges faced and successes won by Greenbelt Alliance along the Go Greenbelt! route in Geography of Struggle (16 MB).

Want to host Go Greenbelt!?
If you're looking for a great ride, great people, and a chance to help preserve the Bay Area’s quality of life—its open space and vibrant cities—Go Greenbelt! is for you! Greenbelt Alliance is in search of a group or company to take on the logistical components of this event. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for this, please contact our Development Department at (415) 543-6771 x304.

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