Medford resident biking for climate change

Ashley Hunt-Martorano, 29, of Medford, is taking part in the Brita Climate Ride in May, bicycling 300 miles from New York City to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness of climate change. She is program director for Renewable Energy Long Island.

What are the logistics of the ride?

I'm doing the whole distance, an average of 60 miles a day . . . The ride is 125 people . . . all environmentalists.

Have you taken part in a long-distance bike ride before?

This is the first time . . . In West Virginia, I did mountain biking with my family, but it's been about 10 years since I was on a bike in any meaningful way. It's going to be a challenge, but I think the bigger challenge is to solve our climate crisis, and battle the coal and fossil fuel lobbies.

How are you training?

I've been biking twice a week. I've been riding alongside the road where I live to get used to being on the roads with cars.

Are you nervous about the terrain, the hills?

I am worried about the hills but knowing that I have the support of all the people who have made donations to me . . . I have to raise $2,400.

Where can people donate?

They can donate at www.tiny.cc/ashleycares.