30 000km to protect 30 percent of our planet forever

1 Dollar = One kilometer of action for Earth’s most vital lifelines

On World Bicycle Day 2026 (3 June), we will set out on a world-first race with nature, a groundbreaking 30,000km cycling expedition from Alaska to Patagonia, challenged by the world’s greatest endurance athletes: migratory birds.

The 9-month Wings of Survival expedition will push us to our mental and physical limits, as we experience the challenges of survival across this major bird migration corridor.

In the last 50 years alone, we’ve lost over 70% of global wildlife populations and many species are on the brink of extinction. Nature is collapsing – and with it, the balance that sustains human life. Fortunately, scalable solutions are available and together we can rewrite the story for people and planet. The time to act is now!

Over the past four years, we have work tirelessly on shaping Wings of Survival into a pioneering Athletes for Nature impact movement. Our extended team now includes international film producers, scientists, policy makers, and storytellers.

As a final step in leveraging the catalyzing impact of Wings of Survival, we require additional financial support. Specifically, we are inviting you to join forces with us, by sponsoring the pedal strokes that we take for nature: every dollar secures a kilometer of stories and action for the planet.

You can learn more about Wings of Survival through our website, video materials, media features, and social media channels. We are humbled to welcome you into our flock.

Meet the Team:

Dr. Timm Döbert and Leanna Carriere are an Edmonton-based couple with a shared passion for sports, science and nature. Together, they represent a range of exploration and sports-for-nature organisations, including the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, The Explorers Club, the Scientific Exploration Society, the World Explorers Collective, Global Sustainable Sport, and EcoAthletes.