Join us Sunday October 4th as we ride through Washington County’s beautiful landscape, and all for a worthy cause.
This event harnesses the Portland area’s international spirit and focus on sustainability to support a local nonprofit that works to stimulate long-term, positive change in the developing world.
THE RIDE
Sun, Wind & Gears, presented by SolarWorld, is a 35 mile bike-borne odyssey of renewable energy and local natural gems. All of this and more on October 4th!
- Join a rare tour of SolarWorld’s plant to learn how they harness the power of the sun
- Visit a college whose cafeteria uses garden-grown vegetables and onsite worm composting
- Experience the beauty of a 725 acre wildlife preserve nestled within Hillsboro
THE PARTNERS
Green Empowerment partners with rural communities in the developing world to implement renewable energy and water systems that alleviate poverty and preserve the environment.
Hillsboro, OR is the site of SolarWorld’s new Americas headquarters and the location of the largest and most advanced single solar photovoltaics production facility in this region of the world. Your ride will start and finish at their Hillsboro facility.
To register and learn more about the event head over to: SunWindGear