activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 24
- After-School Bike Club Programs Youth Bike Education & Access ProgramsOperates 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 ProgramsOperates 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.
- Bikepacking Program Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOperates a Bikepacking program for youth aged 12-18, where participants load bikes with gear and ride into mountains to camp, focusing on adventure biking.
- Bikepacking Program Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsRuns 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.
- El Grupitito Program Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOperates "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.
- El Grupitito Program Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOperates "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 ProgramsRuns 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.
- El Grupito Program Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOffers the "El Grupito" program for youth aged 8-12 to learn safe riding practices, build cycling abilities, and enjoy biking in a group setting.
- El Grupito Program Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOperates 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.
- El Grupito Program Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOperates 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 SupportProvides 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 ParticipantsProvides financial assistance to at least 38% of participating households to ensure access to its biking programs.
- Poquito Grupito Program Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOperates the "Poquito Grupito" program, which teaches young riders learning to bike about bike safety over 12 sessions in small age-based groups.
- Poquito Grupito Program Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOperates 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 ProgramOperates 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.
- Race Team Program Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOperates 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.
- Race Team Program Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOperates 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.
- Summer Bike Camps Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOffers 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.
- Summer Bike Camps Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOperates 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.
- Summer Bike Camps Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOffers 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 ProgramsOperates 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 CoachingOffers 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 ProgramsOperates 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.
- Youth Bikepacking Program Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOperates a Bikepacking program for youth aged 12-18, where participants load bikes with gear and ride into mountains to camp, focusing on adventure biking.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Barrier-Free and Inclusive Access to Cycling barrier_free_access_modelThe organization ensures full accessibility to its programs by removing financial and equipment barriers. This includes providing all necessary cycling gear, operating a "shorts and t-shirt" program model, and offering need-based scholarships and tuition discounts, making participation possible regardless of socioeconomic status, prior experience, or gender identity.
- Barrier-free access model to ensure equitable participation barrier-free access modelRemoves financial and material barriers by providing all cycling gear and equipment and offering scholarships and tuition discounts, ensuring access regardless of socioeconomic status, prior experience, or background.
- Barrier-free access model to ensure inclusive participation barrier-free access modelRemoves financial, material, and experiential barriers by providing all cycling gear and equipment and offering scholarships and tuition discounts, ensuring access regardless of socioeconomic status, prior experience, or personal background.
- Collaborative community outreach model collaborative outreachPartners with local organizations to extend impact through joint riding and outreach initiatives, strengthening community ties and expanding reach.
- Cycling as a tool for positive youth development positive youth developmentUses cycling as a vehicle to build confidence, self-trust, personal discipline, communication, and goal-setting in youth, fostering holistic personal growth through structured, development-focused programming.
- Cycling as a vehicle for positive youth development positive youth developmentUses cycling as a foundational tool to build confidence, self-trust, personal discipline, communication, and goal-setting in youth, with intentional programming that supports holistic growth.
- Engagement through multidisciplinary and accessible cycling experiences multidisciplinary cycling engagementOffers diverse, fun, and challenging bike-centered activities across multiple cycling disciplines to engage youth of all experience levels and identities, promoting inclusion and sustained participation.
- Holistic Development and Community Engagement holistic_youth_developmentBeyond cycling skills, the organization fosters holistic youth development by requiring participation in community outreach, prioritizing family and school, and developing time management skills. This approach integrates personal growth with civic responsibility.
- Holistic youth development through life skill integration holistic youth developmentRequires participants to engage in community outreach, prioritize school and family, and develop time management skills, integrating cycling with broader personal development.
- Holistic youth development through structured skill-building and life integration holistic youth developmentCombines cycling instruction with expectations around school, family, time management, and community outreach to support comprehensive youth development beyond the bike.
- Inclusive, multidisciplinary engagement model inclusive access modelEngages youth through diverse cycling disciplines and low-barrier entry points, welcoming participants of all skill levels, genders, and backgrounds to promote broad participation and sustained interest.
- Individualized Coaching and Skill Building one_on_one_coachingThe organization provides individualized support, including one-on-one coaching, to help riders build confidence and achieve independence in cycling. This tailored approach addresses specific needs and challenges, ensuring effective skill development.
- One-on-one coaching for confidence building one-on-one coachingProvides individualized coaching to help youth build confidence and transition to independent riding, focusing on personal growth through direct mentorship.
- Positive Youth Development through Cycling positive_youth_developmentThe organization uses cycling as a primary tool for positive youth development, focusing on building confidence, self-trust, personal discipline, communication, and goal-setting. This approach aims to empower youth and foster self-sufficiency and independence.
- Progressive skill-building and independence model progressive learning modelEmploys a structured, goal-oriented learning approach where youth start with support and gradually develop the skills and confidence to ride independently, fostering self-sufficiency and resilience.
- Progressive, goal-oriented learning model with individualized coaching progressive learning modelEmploys a step-by-step approach where youth start with support and gradually achieve independent, self-sufficient riding, supported by one-on-one coaching and personalized attention to meet individual goals.
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.