The impact is much more than getting kids on bikes. Engaging youth in mountain biking across the community builds friendships, self-esteem, comfort in the outdoors, creates relationships with natural and recreational resources, and improves health and wellness. Many youth are not able to participate in mountain biking due to equipment cost and access to instruction, and this initiative aims to get more kids involved.
This project creates the foundation for partnerships between numerous organizations to provide quality bike equipment, instruction, and experiences to new and diverse audiences of youth throughout the community for years to come