activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Hosting Community and Recognition Events Community Festival & Event OrganizationHosts seasonal and annual events, including "Fall Foundrē Fun," athlete recognition ceremonies, and other recreational activities for its participants.
- Offering Mountain Bike Skills Training Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsProvides instructional videos for mountain bike skills training to both new and existing riders to enhance their abilities.
- Organizing Youth Mountain Biking Teams and Participation Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsForms and manages youth cycling teams, such as the AZ NICA composite team established in 2021, to provide practice and racing opportunities for students in grades 2nd through 12th in Arizona's East Valley and Southeast Valley. This includes organizing team participation in mountain bike racing events and offering twice-weekly practices from December to April, pre-rides at metro Phoenix race venues, and race-day pit support at MBAA events.
- Promoting Youth Cycling and Character Development Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsPromotes youth cycling participation and teaches values such as confidence, character, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The program is inclusive, providing access to youth regardless of skill level and actively working to include interested youth riders.
- Providing Equipment and Safety Support for Riders Bicycle Redistribution and Repair AccessAssists riders in obtaining mountain bikes for program participation and provides essential gear such as gloves to new riders. The organization also requires and supports the use of properly fitting, condition-appropriate helmets for all riders.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Character Development Through Cycling character_development_through_sportsThe organization uses youth cycling programs and a supervised, developmental cycling environment to teach personal development, character-building values, and foster outdoor engagement.
- Progressive Skills Training progressive_skills_trainingThe organization employs a structured, video-based curriculum to teach mountain biking skills in a progressive sequence, ensuring continuous skill development from childhood through adolescence.
- Technology-Assisted Training and Community Building technology_assisted_trainingThe organization utilizes ride-tracking technology and digital platforms like Strava to monitor performance, support rider participation, and connect rider activities, fostering a digital community.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Foundre Racing Team
Provides twice-weekly practices, pre-rides for metro Phoenix area race venues, race support, and pit presence at MBAA races for youth cyclists in 2nd-12th grade.
Matrix MTB Team
An AZ NICA composite team for student athletes in the Southeast Valley to participate in AZ NICA interscholastic events and races.
Skills Training
Offers instructional videos and guidance on essential mountain biking skills, including bike safety checks, neutral/ready position, bike/body separation, and braking.
relationships · 7
who they work with
- AZ NICA Partner — Collaborates with AZ NICA to serve student athletes in interscholastic mountain biking events.
- MBAA Partner — Co-organizes mountain bike racing events with Foundre Racing.
- MBAA Partner — Provides race support and maintains a pit presence at MBAA races; riders can choose to compete in MBAA events.
- Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Partner — Has built a relationship with Maricopa County Parks & Recreation, where they practice.
- NICA Partner — Riders have the option to race through NICA as part of their participation in the Foundre Racing program.
- Nite Rider Partner — Recommended provider of handlebar-mounted bike lights for nighttime riding safety.
- Outbound Lighting Partner — Recommended provider of bike lighting solutions, including handlebar and helmet-mounted lights.