Ride for their lives unites doctors, nurses, students, and community members to raise awareness of how air pollution and climate change affect children’s health and to encourage clean, active transportation, such as bicycling.
- Started in 2021 by health professionals, this international movement urges immediate climate action to protect children.
- Local Chapters and partners organize community bike rides with family-friendly routes, educational stops, and speakers.
JOIN US SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, 2026.
To Sign Up
https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/MT/Billings/RideForTheirLives
4th Annual Ride, Billings, Montana
Sponsored MONTANA HEALTH AND CLIMATE and Billings Trailnet
- You can ride the 20-mile route
- Volunteer as another way to support air pollution and climate change.
- 4th Annual Ride for Their Lives – Billings event.
- Open to anyone concerned about this issue!
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
- For 20 miles, meet at Meadowlark Brewery, 3970 Pierce Pkwy, Billings, MT 59106-3922. Race check-in (mandatory) begins at 09:15. Line up at 09:50. 10 am departure. Park along Pierce Parkway or in the unpaved area west of the patio. Look for the Sunshade Tent!
- Riders will bike to and from downtown, experiencing the wonderful commuting bike routes available in our city. Maps will be posted by October 1
- There will be a mid-way break with drinks, snacks, and free treats, as well as 15 minutes with speakers on climate change and youth and local actions from 10:50-11:10 at the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing Building at the corner of Northe 29th Street and 11th Avenue North (downtown across the street from the St Vincents parking garage), before the return to the West End.
- At noon at the Meadowlark, there will be prizes and a free beverage for all participants.
Air Quality: if AQ is over 150, the ride will be canceled (https://www.airnow.gov/ for 59101). If AQ is 100-150 we will have a RALLY for climate change and kids and a shortened ride with face masks to draw attention to air and climate and health!! All registrants will receive an email by 8 am on 10/4/26. If thunderstorming, the ride is off; if raining, the ride is still on. See you there! Text 406-671-5824 on October 4 if you have questions!
