Climate Peeps Grand Rounds Bike Tour + Lunch at Sea Salt
Bike some or all of the grand rounds trail with us!
But... why?
Because we're feeling inspired to try novel, slightly weird, memorable ways of being in community, building trust, and making meaning together
Because nothing beats being outside + immersed in water + with cool people who share your values
Because the sensation of being fully alive is precious and worth cultivating
Because you never know what new friendships you'll spark when staring at the clouds
How It Works
We'll be following the All Trails' route (link)
9:30am — Meet at Theo Wirth Beach House
10:00am — Depart from Theo Wirth for Sea Salt
This leg is 25 miles
We're following All Trails route!
12/12:30pm — Arrive for Lunch at Sea Salt
Not into biking? Join us just for lunch!
2:00pm — Depart for second half
This leg is 24 miles
4/4:30pm — Return back at Theo Wirth Beach House!
Q&A
What route will we be following? AllTrails Grand Rounds route — link here.
How physically demanding will this be? We plan to ride pretty leisurely.
Can I join for just one half of the tour? Yep!
Can I invite a friend? Yep!
What about weather? We'll send out a confirmation the day before.
Can I drop in for just part or all of the tour? Yep.
Can I drop in just for lunch at Sea Salt? Yep!
Q&A
Do I need to bring my own floatilla device? Yes! You'll need to secure your own water hammock, SUP, canoe, life jacket, arm floaties — whatever you prefer to float with.
What about rain or unseasonably chilly weather? We'll send an update the day before.
I've never been to one of TC3's events — should I go to this one? That is, unfortunately, not a question we can answer for you. It all depends on what you're comfy with!
What is this group and how did it get started? According to our founding legend (it is actually legend!), around 2023 the wonderful Laurie McGinley started a regular meetup after being inspired by Matt Schmitt’s initial meetups. We’ve been meeting at least monthly ever since.
What is this event like? As for all our events, relaxed, dispersed conversation. We love talking about what we’re working on, what we’re learning, what excites us locally, what challenges us emotionally. We share how we’re electrifying our homes, recent policy news. Job seekers share resources and cheer each other on.
Who is welcome at this event? Anyone with a deep love for our home planet — and a commitment to restoring ecosystem, planetary, and human health.
We each have a deeply personal reason for doing this work — whether becoming a parent, watching winter disappear, or someone we love is struck with climate anxiety. This unspoken reason weaves us together in unspoken but important ways.
Students, job seekers, transplants, lifelong Minnesotans, industry practitioners in transition are all welcome.
No matter how you identify, where you're from, how you dress, whether you know acronyms like MPCA (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 😉), what disabilities you have — you are explicitly invited and welcome. We would love to have you.
Who are the hosts? What is Twin Cities Climate Collaborative? TC3 is a grassroots team seeking to celebrate, educate, and connect about all the incredible humans, resources, and organizations building an regenerative, decarbonize, equitable future in Minneapolis. Learn more about our work here.