Cumbrian adventurer Kate Rawles cycled the length of South America. Her Life cycle: biodiversity bike ride aimed to raise awareness of biodiversity, what it is, why it matters, and how to protect it.
About
Dr Kate Rawles is an environmental philosopher, author, and adventurer who uses bold journeys to inspire action on urgent environmental challenges.
Her latest expedition, The life cycle, saw her cycle the length of South America on a self-built bamboo bike, exploring biodiversity and its links to climate change. Traveling through diverse ecosystems, from rainforests and deserts to salt flats, she met conservationists, educators, activists, and politicians working to protect nature.
The journey left her inspired yet concerned, convinced that biodiversity loss is as critical as climate change and that deep systemic change is essential for a sustainable future.
About Dr Kate Rawles
A former lecturer in philosophy and outdoor studies at Lancaster University and the University of Cumbria, Kate now works freelance as a speaker, writer, and activist. She is a Fellow of the RGS-IBG, a member of the Adventure Syndicate, and an eco-ambassador for the Lake District Foundation.
Her books include, The Carbon Cycle, (shortlisted for the 2012 Banff Adventure Book Awards) and The Life Cycle (shortlisted for the 2023 Banff Awards and named one of Smithsonian Magazine’s top 10 travel books of 2023). She lives in Cumbria with her partner, Chris, and rescue dog, Carter.