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We get emails from parents all the time asking how to get their kids involved in cycling programs and clubs. Rather than answering each one individually, we’ve asked parents and coaches and cycling advocates around the country to help crowdsource a list state-by-state.
What follows is a round-up of rides, clubs, velodromes, and other programs that cater to kids and teens. Some of these are competitive, some are just for fun.
If you know of an organization or club that is missing from the list, comment below or shoot us a note (kristenbonkoski@bpcole.org) so that we can add it.
National Youth Cycling Organizations
NICA – U.S. High school mountain bike league
Kidical Mass—Group family bike rides organized in cities across the U.S.
IMBA–Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day
Little Bellas—A mentoring organization for girls in mountain biking
USA Junior Cycling—USA Cycling program for youth
CycleKids – Non-profit organization working to get kids on bicycles
Trips for Kids – Nationwide organization that takes kids out on trail rides
Camps And Clinics
Dirt Series Youth Camps – Mountain bike camps for girls ages 11-17 around the West
Woodward – Gravity oriented mountain bike camps at Woodward training centers
Girls AllRide – Week long camps for girls in Bend, OR
Alabama
Alabama NICA
Statewide
Info: http://www.alabamamtb.org/
Alaska
Mighty Bikes
Anchorage, AK
Info: http://www.mightybikes.org/
Arizona
El Grupo Youth Cycling
Tucson, AZ
Info: elgrupocycling.org
Arizona Interscholastic Cycling League
Statewide
Info: http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Arizona Devo
Prescott, AZ
Info: http://www.arizonadevo.com/
Flagstaff Youth Cycling
Flagstaff, AZ
Info: http://flagyouthcycling.com
Dynamix Devo
Phoenix, AZ
Info: https://www.facebook.com/DynamixDevo/
Thrive Youth Cycling
Chandler, AZ
Info: https://www.facebook.com/TYC4Life/
Team Winded
Scottsdale, AZ
Info: http://www.teamwinded.com/
FLYRS (Flagstaff Youth Riders)
Flagstaff, AZ
Info: http://flyrsaz.com/
Foundre Racing
East Valley, AZ
Info: https://foundreracing.com/
YouthOnTrack Cycling
Casa Grande, AZ
Info: www.YouthOnTrackCycling.org
Arkansas
Arkansas Interscholastic Mountain Bike Association
Statewide
Info: http://www.arkansasmtb.org/
Triple Threat Racing
Bentonville, AR
Info: http://www.triplethreatracing.org/services/youth-coaching/
Buddy Pegs
Bentonville, AR
Info: https://buddypegs.com/
British Columbia
California
Team Swift
Santa Rosa, CA
Info: teamswift.org
GS Andiamo
Redlands, CA
Info: http://www.gsandiamo.com/
Team Velosport
Orange County, CA
Info: http://jrcycling.com/
Wheel Kids
San Francisco, CA
Info: www.wheelkids.com
Youth Bicyclists of Nevada County Foundation (YBONC)
Nevada City, CA
Info: http://ybonc.org/
Prevelo Family Ride
Ventura County
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1795329023832585/
Fairfax Cycling Camp
Farifax, CA
Info: http://fairfaxcyclingcamp.com/
Mt Tam Bikes Camp
Mill Valley, CA
Info: http://www.mttambikescamp.com/
Otis Guy Mountain Bike Camp
Fairfax, CA
Info: https://www.otisguymountainbikecamp.com/
Oakland Devo
Oakland, CA
Info: https://www.facebook.com/pg/OaklandDEVO/
NorCal High School Cycling League
Northern California
Info: https://www.norcalmtb.org/
SoCal High School Cycling League
Southern California
Info: http://www.socaldirt.org/
Lavra Velodrome
Carson, CA
Info: http://lavelodrome.org
San Diego Velodrome
San Diego, CA
Info: https://www.sdvelodrome.com/juniors-development
Sprockids
San Diego, CA
Info: https://www.sprockidssd.com/
CBRE Racing
San Francisco, CA
Info: https://cbreracing.com/juniors/
Colorado
Boulder Junior Cycling
Boulder, CO
Info: http://boulderjuniorcycling.org/
Durango Devo
Durango, CO
Info: http://www.teamunify.com
Front Rangers Cycling Club
Denver, CO
Info: http://frontrangersdenver.org/junior-racing/
Vail Valley Alt Sports Academy
Vail, CO
Info: https://www.vvasa.org/
Ciclismo Youth Foundation
Fort Collins, CO
Info: http://www.ciclismoyouthfoundation.org
Grand Valley MTB
Grand Valley, CO
Info: https://www.grandvalleymtb.org/
Crested Butte Devo
Crested Butte, CO
Info: https://crestedbuttedevo.com/
Go Girls + Go Guys
Gunnison Valley, CO
Info: https://thegoinitiative.org/gokids/
Summit Bike Club
Multiple Cities
Info: https://summitbikeclub.org
Every Pedal MTB
Durango, CO
Info: https://www.facebook.com/everypedalmtb/
Tri Velo Series
Denver, CO
Info: https://triveloseries.com/
Avout Racing
Denver, CO
Info: http://avoutracing.com/
Colorado High School Cycling League
Boulder, CO
Info: https://coloradomtb.org/
Connecticut
CT Cycling Advancement Program
Middletown, CT
Info: https://www.ctcyclingadvancement.org/
New England High School Cycling Association
New England
Info: http://nehsca.com/
Stage 1 Cycling Team
Central, CT
Info: https://m.facebook.com/stage1cycling/
Paceline Junior Cycling
West Cornwall, CT
Info: http://pacelinejuniorcycling.com/
Delaware
Urban Bike Project
Wilmington, DE
Info: http://www.urbanbikeproject.com/programs/kids-earn-a-bike-camp/
Florida
Riverside Arts Market (RAM) Family Bicycle Ride
Jacksonville, FL
Info: https://www.facebook.com/RAM-Ride-Jacksonville-197736616951856/
VeloBrew Junior Development
Jacksonville, FL
Info: http://www.velobrew.org/about-us/velobrew-junior-development/
Grom Squad MTB
South Florida
Info: https://gromsquadmtb.com/
Georgia
Mission Devo Cycling
Atlanta, GA
Info: https://www.missiondevocycling.com/
Frazier Cycling
Suwanee, GA
Info: http://www.fraziercycling.com/
Georgia High School Mountain Bike League
Statewide
Info: http://georgiamtb.org/
Youth Cycling League – Dick Lane Velodrome
East Point, GA
Info: https://www.dicklanevelodrome.com/youth-program/
U Create Macon
Macon, GA
Info: https://www.facebook.com/ucreatemaconbiketeam
Hawaii
Idaho
B.Y.R.D.S.
Boise, ID
Info: http://www.byrdscycling.com/
Idaho Interscholastic Cycling League
Statewide
Info: www.idahomtb.org/
Illinois
Northbrook Youth Cycling League
Northbrook, IL
Info: https://www.northbrookcyclecommittee.org/
Higher Gear Junior Team
Chicago, IL
Info: http://highergearchicago.com/training_riding_racing/chicago-junior-development-team/
Pony Shop Jr CX
Evanston, IL
Info: https://www.facebook.com/PonyShopJrCX/
Indiana
Midwest Devlo
Indianapolis, Indiana
Info: https://midwestdevo.com/
Freewheelin’ Youth Cycling Team
Indianapolis, Indiana
Info: https://www.freewheelinbikes.org/cyclingteam
Iowa
CJC Development Team
Northwest Iowa
Info: cjcdevo.com
The Youth Off-Road Riders Cycling Program (YORR)
Iowa City, IA
Info: https://www.youthoffroadriders.com/
Dream Team Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
Info: http://dreamteamdesmoines.org/
Spin Devo
Mason City, IA
Info: https://www.facebook.com/spindevo/
Kansas
BikeWalkKC
Kansas City, KS
Info: http://bikewalkkc.org/education/youth/
Kentucky
Commonwealth Eye Surgery / Crankworks Juniors
Kensington, KY
Info:
Red Zone Cycling
Louisville, KY
Info: http://redzonecycling.com/
Louisiana
Maine
My Bike Series
Yarmouth, ME
Info: http://healthykidshappykidsme.org/mybike.php
Maryland
Baltimore Youth Cycling
Baltimore, MD
Info: http://www.baltimoreyouthcycling.org/
Maryland Interscholastic Cycling League
Statewide
Info: http://www.marylandmtb.org/
Pedal Power Kids
Annapolis, Maryland
Info: https://pedalpowerkids.com/
Massachusetts
New England High School Cycling Association
New England
Info: http://nehsca.com/
Michigan
El Grupo Norte
Traverse City, MI
Info: https://www.norteyouthcycling.org/
Michigan Youth Cycling
Pinckney, Michigan
Info: https://www.facebook.com/MICHIGAN-YOUTH-CYCLING-192133694473/
Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association
Statewide
Info: http://miscabike.org/
Velo Kids
Holland, MI
Info: https://www.velo-citycycles.com/about/velo-kids-pg117.htm
Ann Arbor Velo Club
Ann Arbor, MI
Info: https://annarborveloclub.org/
Minnesota
NorthStar Development Cycling
Twin Cities, MN
Info: Northstardevo.org
Minnesota Junior Cycling, Inc.
Rosemount, MN
Info: http://www.mnjrc.com
Minnesota Junior Cycling
Eagan, MN
Info: http://www.mnjrc.com/
Minnesota High School Cycling League
Statewide
Info: http://minnesotamtb.org/
Bike City Juniors
Minneapolis, MN
Info: http://www.bikecityjuniors.org/
Velokids
Blaine, MN
Info: http://velodrome.nscsports.org/page/show/1463146-velokids-cycling-program
Mississippi
Mississippi Cyclocross Project
Ridgeland, MS
Info: http://mscxproject.org/ms-cx-project-location/
Missouri
St. Louis Mountain Bike Camps
St. Louis, Missouri
Info: https://www.stlmtb.com/summer-camp
Montana
Bozeman Youth Cycling
Bozeman, MT
Info: https://bozemanyouthcycling.org/
MT Alpha Junior Development Team
Missoula, MT
Info: http://www.mtalphacycling.org/
Helena Dynamos
Helena, MT
Info: https://www.facebook.com/Helena-Dynamos-483933805005023/
Nebraska
Omaha Devo
Omaha, NE
Info: www.omahadevo.org
Nevada
Reno Tahoe Junior Cycling
Reno, NV
Info: https://www.renotahoejuniorcycling.com
Nevada Interscholastic Cycling League
Statewide
Info: https://nevadamtb.org/
New Hampshire
SeaCoast Velo Club
Portsmouth, NH
Info: http://www.seacoastvelokids.com
New England High School Cycling Association
New England
Info: http://nehsca.com/
New Jersey
New Jersey Interscholastic Cycling League
Statewide
Info: http://www.newjerseymtb.org/
New Mexico
New York
Youth Ride Club
New York, NY
Info: https://www.bike.nyc/education/programs/youth-ride-club/
Star Track Cycling
Flushing, NY
http://www.startrackcycling.org/
Catskill Claws Youth Mountain Bike Team
Rock Hill, NY
Info: https://www.facebook.com/CatskillClaws/
New York Interscholastic Cycling League
Statewide
Info: http://www.newyorkmtb.org/
Exploring Paths
New York City, NY
Info: http://www.exploringpaths.org
North Carolina
Evolution Jr Devo
Info: evolutionjrdevo.org
Triangle Bike Works
Chapel Hill, NC
Info: https://www.trianglebikeworks.org/
North Carolina Interscholastic Cycling Club
Statewide
Info: http://www.northcarolinamtb.org/
Asheville Youth Cycling
Asheville, NC
Info: https://www.facebook.com/AshevilleYouthCycling/
North Dakota
Ohio
Summit Junior Cycling
Akron, OH
Info: http://www.summitfreewheelers.org/content.aspxpage_id=22&club_id=509627&module_id=254908
Lionhearts Junior Racing
Cincinnati, OH
Info: https://www.facebook.com/lionheartracing/
Ohio Interscholastic Racing League
Statewide
Info: http://www.oirl.org/teams.html
Oklahoma
Bike Club OKC
Statewide
Info: https://www.bikeclubokc.com/
Oregon
ORBA Juniors
Info: http://juniors.obra.org/
Oregon Junior Cycling
Bend, OR
Info: https://bendenduranceacademy.org/tag/oregon-junior-cycling/
PDX Devo Junior Cycling Team
Portland, OR
Info: http://www.pdxdevo.com/
Oregon Interscholastic Cycling League
Statewide
Info: http://www.oregonmtb.org/
Tour de Dirt Kids Kup
Statewide
Info: http://www.oktdd.org/kidskup.html
Pennsylvania
Neigborhood Bike Works
Philadelphia, PA
Info: neighborhoodbikeworks.org
Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling
Philadelphia, PA
Info: http://bicyclecoalition.org/our-campaigns/bicycle-coalition-youth-cycling/#sthash.yvopxIjR.dpbs
Young Medalists
Philadelphia, PA
Info: http://www.ymteam.org
Rhode Island
New England High School Cycling Association
New England
Info: http://nehsca.com/
South Carolina
Upstate Junior Cycling
Greenville, SC
Info: https://www.facebook.com/UpstateJrCycling
South Carolina Scholastic Cycling
Statewide
Info: https://www.facebook.com/South-Carolina-Scholastic-Cycling-1616653665276043/
South Dakota
BHMBA Youth Cycling Program
Black Hills, SD
Info: http://www.bhmba.org/youth-cyclingracing/bhmba-youth-cycling-program
Tennessee
Harpeth Youth Cycling Club
Pegram, TN
Info: https://www.facebook.com/harpethyouthcycling/
Tennessee Youth Mountain Biking Race Series
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Info: https://www.tymbr.rocks/
Texas
Ghisallo Cycling Initiative
Austin, TX
Info: http://ghisallo.org/
Alkek Velodrome Youth Cycling
Houston, TX
Info: http://alkekvelodrome.org/?page_id=9
Summit Bike Club
Multiple Cities
Info: https://summitbikeclub.org
Austin Youth Fitness
Austin, TX
Info: https://www.austinyouthfitness.com/biking-clubs
Texas Cyclocross Project
Cedar Park, TX
Info: https://texascxproject.org/
Texas Mountain Bike League
Statewide
Info: http://www.texasmtb.org/
Utah
Utah High School Cycling League
Statewide
Info: https://www.utahmtb.org/
Orem Youth Cycling
Orem, UT
Info: http://www.oremyouthcycling.com/team-info/
Young Riders
Park City, UT
Info: http://youngriders.com/
Summit Bike Club
Multiple Cities
Info: https://summitbikeclub.org
Impact MTB Devo
Pleasant View, UT
Info: https://www.impactmtbdevo.com/
Outlaw Bike Team
UT
Info: https://www.outlawbiketeam.com/
RaceKraftMTB
UT
Info: https://racekraftmtb.com/
Vermont
Stowe Youth Cycling
Stowe, VT
Info: http://stoweyouthcycling.com
Virginia
Star City Cycling
Roanoke, VA
Info: http://starcitycycling.com/
National Capital Velo Club
Info: http://www.ncvc.net/join-1
TrailsforYouth.Org
Springfield, VA
Info: https://trailsforyouth.org/
Washington
Washington State Bicycle Association – Juniors
Seattle, WA
Info: http://www.wsbaracing.org/juniors.html
Washington Student Cycling League
Statewide
Info: http://washingtonleague.org/
Major Taylor Project
Seattle, WA
Info: https://www.cascade.org/learn/major-taylor-project
Cycle U
Seattle, WA
Info: http://cycleu.com/classes-coaching/kids-classes/
Sweetlines
Issaquah, Washington
Info: https://sweetlines.com/
Rad Racing NW
Seattle, WA
Info: http://www.radracingnw.org/
Washington D.C.
Rock Creek Velo
Washington, D.C.
Info: http://rockcreekvelo.org/
West Virginia
West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League
Statewide
Info: http://www.westvirginiamtb.org/2017/09/29/west-virginia-interscholastic-cycling-league-launch/
Wisconsin
Wisconsin High School Cycling League
Statewide
Info: http://www.wisconsinmtb.org/
Sun Prarie MTB
Sun Prarie, WI
Info: http://sunprairiemtb.com
Kenosha Velosport
Kenosha, WI
Info: http://www.kvcycling.com/
Kenosha Kutters
Kenosha, WI
Info: https://kenoshakutters.com/
Wyoming
Laramie Youth Cycling
Laramie, WY
Info: https://www.laramiebikenet.org/laramie-youth-cycling.html
Ontario
Midweek Cycling
Toronto, ON
Info: midweekclub.ca
Team Kallisto-FCV
Ontario
Info: kallistocyclingteam.com
Milton Revolution CC
Milton, ON
Info: miltonrevolutioncc.com
Morning Glory Cycling Club
Toronto, ON
Info: morninggloryride.ca
N.C.I Milton
Milton, ON
Info: ncirevolution.com
National Cycling Centre Hamilton
Toronto, ON
Info: ncch.ca
Southwestern Cycling Centre of Ontario
Windsor, ON
Info: southwesterncyclingcentre.ca
Quebec
Espoirs Laval
Laval, QC
Info: https://www.espoirslaval.ca/
Do you know of any youth cycling teams in the Bay Area? I’m searching but they are all Junior Levels.
Hi Melissa, I don’t know of any, but if I find one I’ll let you know! How old are your kiddos?
There’s a high school league: http://www.norcalmtb.org which would be great to add to the list!
We have just started a junior road cycling team in Williamsport Pennsylvania. The team name is Paceline Junior Cycling. Our Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/pacelinejuniorcycling/
Thanks Keith. I added you to the list!
Hello!
Checkout Stowe Youth Cycling in Stowe, Vermont! It provides mountain bike instruction and race coaching to youths ages 6-18! The website is stoweyouthcycling.com!
Thanks Ellisa! I added it to the list.
Hi Kristen, I noticed that you listed Trips for Kids in the organization list, thank you! However, we have 75 chapters throughout the US and Canada, which are not listed in the state directory. Your readers can find our chapters here: https://www.tripsforkids.org/chapter-directory/
In addition to one-time Discovery Rides and multiple-ride Adventure Clubs we also provide Earn-a-Bike and Youth@Work programs, and Mobile versions of these programs.
You missed one of the best junior development programs in Texas–Matrix Cycle Club, sponsored by Richardson Bike Mart in Richardson, TX. https://www.matrixcycleclub.org
Please add Omaha DEVO under Nebraska: http://www.omahadevo.org
Added, thanks!
Exploring Paths is another youth cycling program in New York City. We are partnered with the local YMCA as well as CitiBike.
http://www.exploringpaths.org
(New website is coming)
Espoirs Laval is the oldest youth cycling club in Quebec. We just celebrated our 50th anniversary. Check out http://www.espoirslaval.ca
Here is another youth development team in Arizona. We are primarily in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek. Foundre Racing http://www.foundreracing.com. If you could add this to your list we would appreciate it. Thank you!!
Might Bikes in Anchorage, AK is the kids’ mtn bike organization
Mighty Bikes is a youth bike program in Anchorage Alaska.
Thanks Ryan. Do you have a link?
Do you know of any teams on Texas for road cycling for 9 year old kids?
Hi Edith, Come over and ask in our Biking With Kids Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biking.with.kids
We have quite a few Texas families in there, and somebody may be able to help you out.
Cheers,
KB
Hi Kristen! Could you add the Ann Arbor Velo Club in Ann Arbor Michigan? We have 30 road racing kids aged 9-16. Thanks!
Hi Kristen,
Could you please add Ride Up Grades? We sponsor young riders and run a road cycling summer camp.
https://www.rideupgrades.org/
There’s also New York Jr Cycling, which runs a variety of programs.
https://www.nyjrcycling.org/cycling-programs
Thanks!