BRUNSWICK
Members of the Maine Green Independent Party will lead a second annual “Ride to Common Ground” to raise awareness for solutions to climate change. The three-day, 100-mile bicycle ride to the Common Ground Fair starts 8 a.m. Sept 23 at Portland City Hall.
Riders will stop in Brunswick, Augusta and Unity, arriving at the fair on Sept. 25. The ride is free and open to the public.
The fair is an annual event organized by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.
Leading the ride again this year will former Green Chairperson Asher Platts and former treasurer Fred Horch. Lisa Willey, of Casco, and also a former party chairperson, is organizing the composting and recycling team.
“Climate change is a huge, urgent problem that we can only solve by working together,” said Horch, of Brunswick. “Maine can play a leading role in the world as we transition to clean energy for heat and transportation. Sensible investments in new energy infrastructure will not only prevent pollution, but will create rewarding, meaningful, and important jobs for an entire generation.”
Riders are scheduled to arrive at the Brunswick Amtrak Train Station at 16 Station Avenue, Brunswick on Sept. 23, and then depart at noon towards Augusta. They plan to arrive at the steps of the Maine State House on Sept. 24 at 11 a.m.
Bikers have arranged their own overnight accommodations along the way with many planning to pack camping gear and tent at each of their stops.
Go to www.climateridetocommonground.org or www.mainegreens.org for more information
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