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EL GRUPO YOUTH CYCLING

AZ · EIN 800252901 · $744K rev · operational · www.elgrupocycling.org
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El Grupo Youth Cycling is a nonprofit organization based in Arizona that empowers youth through cycling programs. Serving diverse youth aged 5-18, it focuses on building bike and life skills while promoting inclusivity and access to cycling. The organization operates primarily in the Tucson/Pima County region.

activities · 24

what they do

direct service · 24
  • After-School Bike Club Programs Youth Bike Education & Access Programs
    Operates after-school bike clubs for youth at elementary schools, including Manzo Elementary and Davis Elementary, providing structured programming in the fall and spring for children ages 7-13. These programs focus on developing bike and life skills in a supportive environment.
  • Afterschool Bike Club Programs Youth Bike Education & Access Programs
    Operates afterschool programs, including the "Davis Bike Club" and programs at Manzo Elementary, that help youth aged 7-13 develop bike and life skills. These programs provide access to bikes, helmets, snacks, and bilingual coaches, with financial assistance available to at least 38% of participating households.
  • Operates a Bikepacking program for youth aged 12-18, where participants load bikes with gear and ride into mountains to camp, focusing on adventure biking.
  • Runs a Bikepacking program for youth aged 12-18 that involves loading bikes with gear and riding into mountainous areas to camp, promoting adventure biking and outdoor exploration.
  • Operates "El Grupitito," a 12-week program for youth ages 5-7, running in Fall and Spring seasons, to teach bike safety in a small group setting with a 1:5 coaching ratio.
  • Operates "El Grupitito," a 12-week program for youth ages 5-7 that teaches bike safety in a small group setting with a 1:5 coaching ratio, running in both Fall and Spring seasons with weekly practices.
  • El Grupitito and Poquito Grupito Programs Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling Programs
    Runs small-group, age-specific programs for young riders ages 5-7 (El Grupitito) and early learners (Poquito Grupito), focusing on bike safety and foundational riding skills. Sessions occur weekly over 12-week fall and spring seasons with a coaching ratio of 1:5.
  • Offers the "El Grupito" program for youth aged 8-12 to learn safe riding practices, build cycling abilities, and enjoy biking in a group setting.
  • Operates the "El Grupito" program for youth aged 8-12, which teaches participants how to ride safely, develop their abilities, and have fun on a bike.
  • Operates the "El Grupito" program for youth aged 8-12, teaching them how to ride safely, develop their abilities, and have fun on a bike.
  • Financial Assistance and Access Support
    Provides financial assistance to at least 38% of participating households and ensures access to bikes, helmets, snacks, and free or reduced-fee programming, supported by bilingual coaches.
  • Financial Assistance for Participants
    Provides financial assistance to at least 38% of participating households to ensure access to its biking programs.
  • Operates the "Poquito Grupito" program, which teaches young riders learning to bike about bike safety over 12 sessions in small age-based groups.
  • Operates the "Poquito Grupito" program, a 12-session program for young riders learning to bike, focusing on bike safety in small age-based groups.
  • Race Team Program
    Operates a Race Team program, founded in 2005, for youth aged 12-18 from diverse backgrounds across the Tucson/Pima County region, where participants use road, gravel, and mountain bikes to develop bike and life skills in a competitive setting, including participation in races and encouraging bike touring and commuting.
  • Operates a Race Team program, founded in 2005, for male and female youth aged 12-18 from diverse backgrounds across the Tucson/Pima County region, where participants use road, gravel, and mountain bikes to develop bike and life skills in a competitive setting, including participation in various races and touring.
  • Operates a competitive Race Team program founded in 2005 for youth who use road, gravel, and mountain bikes to develop cycling and life skills. The program includes participation in races and promotes bike touring, cyclo-cross, and daily commuting.
  • Offers Summer Bike Camps for riders aged 5 to 14 who can balance on a bike without training wheels, including specific camps for ages 5-7 ("Camp Chiquito") and ages 7-12.
  • Operates summer camp programs for youth aged 5-14, including age-specific sessions such as Camp Chiquito (ages 5-7) and weekly camps for ages 7-12. These camps serve riders who can already balance without training wheels and focus on skill development and fun.
  • Offers Summer Bike Camps for riders aged 5 to 13 who can already balance on a bike without training wheels, including specific camps like Camp Chiquito for ages 5-7 and multiple weeks for ages 7-12.
  • Uno a Uno Individualized Coaching Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling Programs
    Operates the "Uno a Uno" program, providing individualized, one-on-one bicycle coaching to youth, from beginners to experienced riders, to help them achieve their cycling goals.
  • Uno a Uno One-on-One Coaching
    Offers individualized, goal-based bicycle coaching for youth of all skill levels through the "Uno a Uno" program, providing one-on-one attention to help participants achieve personal cycling goals.
  • Youth After-School Bike Clubs Youth Bike Education & Access Programs
    Operates after-school bike club programs for youth, including at Manzo Elementary School and Davis Elementary School, to help them develop bike and life skills. These programs provide access to bikes, helmets, snacks, and bilingual coaches.
  • Operates a Bikepacking program for youth aged 12-18, where participants load bikes with gear and ride into mountains to camp, focusing on adventure biking.
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named programs · 6

what they call their work

Bikepacking
Adventure biking program for youth aged 12-18, focusing on self-sufficiency and camping skills.
El Grupitito
Program for youth aged 5-7 focusing on bike safety and skills in a small group setting.
El Grupito
Program for youth aged 8-12 teaching safe riding and bike skills in a supportive environment.
Manzo Bike Club
After-school program for youth at Manzo Elementary, promoting confidence and cycling skills.
Race Team
Competitive cycling program for youth utilizing road, gravel, and mountain bikes to develop skills.
Uno a Uno
Goal-based program providing one-on-one attention for youth needing personalized cycling coaching.
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • BICAS Partner — Collaborates on riding and outreach initiatives.
  • Boys & Girls Club Partner — Incorporated outreach to the Boys & Girls Club.
  • Davis Elementary School Partner — Hosts El Grupo's Bike Club program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
  • Manzo Elementary School Partner — Hosts the Bike Club program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.
  • Pima County DOT Partner — Collaborates on riding and outreach initiatives.