Youth Cycling Initiative

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Youth Cycling Initiative Youth Cycling Initiative (YCI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that benefits cycling in Wake County, North Carolina.

We see biking as a tool to help kids grow on and off the trail by building fitness, critical thinking, teamwork, confidence, and leadership.

10/04/2026

What a morning! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to ride, hang with us, ask questions, and see what fun it is to hop on a bike!

Good trails. Good people. A whole lot of fun on bikes. 🤘

We loved meeting so many new faces today!

Thanks for making Chain Reaction such a great success!

09/22/2026

THIS is what we mean when we say more kids on bikes. 🚲🤘

More riding. More confidence. More friendships. More FUN.

Join us for CHAIN REACTION! ➡️ a FREE community celebration of Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day and the future of school cycling in Wake County.

📅 October 3
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Forest Ridge Park

🚲 Rides
🤘 Skills course
🎮 Games
🌭 Food
💚 Balance bike path for our littlest riders

All ages + all skill levels are welcome. Bring a bike and helmet if you have them. Limited loaner bikes and helmets will be available.

Bring the kids. Bring their friends. Come ride with us.

A big thanks to our partners:
•Poe Health Center
•Triangle Off-Road Cyclists ()
•Oaks & Spokes ()
•Black Girls Do Bike ()
•North Wake Trailhawks ()
•Southern Wake Trailhawks ()

Save the date!  Join us on October 3 for Chain Reaction, a community celebration of Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day and t...
08/11/2026

Save the date! Join us on October 3 for Chain Reaction, a community celebration of Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day and the exciting future of school cycling in Wake County.

Bring your bike, helmet, and friends for a day of riding, games, food, and community.

All ages welcome.

🚲 BIG NEWS for student cycling in Wake County! 🚲For several years, YCI has been advocating for the ability to have bicyc...
05/21/2026

🚲 BIG NEWS for student cycling in Wake County! 🚲

For several years, YCI has been advocating for the ability to have bicycling clubs in schools — and this week we had a HUGE win! 🎉

The Wake County School Board revised the student activities policy, opening the door for biking and skateboarding clubs to be approved by individual school principals. Board member Cheryl Caulfield shared that these changes will help pave the way for student-led groups that include biking activities right here in our community.

This is a monumental step forward for student riders, active transportation, and creating more opportunities for kids to connect through cycling. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Here’s to building a stronger riding community and achieving the goal of 💙

Deborah Hage

03/27/2026

Don’t miss your chance to have a say in the development of new mountain biking trails!

Our survey on the Haleys Branch Trails at Lake Crabtree County Park, which includes the Wake County-leased portion of 286 East and land leased from Umstead State Park, will close Sunday, March 29.

We want to hear from you! 🚵‍♂️

Background and survey ➡️ https://bit.ly/4b6Kopq

Town of Cary, NC
Town of Morrisville, NC
Triangle Off-Road Cyclists

🚴‍♀️ Make Your Voice Heard 🚴‍♂️Join us as we deliver YOUR handwritten notes to Dr. Taylor, WCPSS Superintendent, advocat...
03/17/2026

🚴‍♀️ Make Your Voice Heard 🚴‍♂️

Join us as we deliver YOUR handwritten notes to Dr. Taylor, WCPSS Superintendent, advocating for cycling to be recognized as a sport—and for cycling clubs to have the freedom to ride as part of club activities in Wake County Public Schools.

📍 Board of Education Meeting
🗓 Tuesday, March 17, 2026
⏰ Meeting begins at 5:30 PM
📌 WCPSS Crossroads 1
5625 Dillard Dr, Cary, NC 27518

Let’s come together to support more opportunities for students to ride, grow, and thrive. Your voice matters—be part of the movement! 💪🚲

🎤🚲 Thank You to Our Incredible Bike Bash Emcees! 🚲🎤A huge thank you to Sig Hutchinson and Sarah Culton for serving as ou...
03/11/2026

🎤🚲 Thank You to Our Incredible Bike Bash Emcees! 🚲🎤

A huge thank you to Sig Hutchinson and Sarah Culton for serving as outstanding hosts at this year’s Bike Bash. Their energy, passion, and love for cycling helped make the evening truly special.

Sig Hutchinson, former Wake County Commissioner and longtime advocate for parks, greenways, and healthy communities, shared how cycling has been a meaningful part of his life since he was a kid growing up in Texas. His leadership and dedication to expanding outdoor spaces and active transportation have helped shape a more bike-friendly Wake County.

Sarah Culton, Director of Youth Cycling Initiative and volunteer head coach of the North Wake Trailhawks, spoke about how she became involved in cycling after seeing the joy, confidence, and sense of belonging it brings to youth—especially those who may not have found their place in traditional sports.

Together, they brought enthusiasm, humor, and heart to the evening, helping create an unforgettable and successful event. We are incredibly grateful for their support and leadership in the cycling community! 🙌🚴‍♀️

🚴‍♂️ Thank You for an Incredible Bike Bash! 🚴‍♀️YCI wants to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped make Bike Ba...
03/09/2026

🚴‍♂️ Thank You for an Incredible Bike Bash! 🚴‍♀️
YCI wants to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped make Bike Bash such a wonderful success. Your support, energy, and enthusiasm made the event truly special for our community.

We’d especially like to recognize our amazing guest speakers who inspired us all by sharing how cycling has shaped their lives:

✨ Simone Hamlett – League of American Cyclists & Black Girls Do Bike
✨ Tyler Swanson – WCPSS Chair
✨ Our incredible student athletes: Dhruv Chawla, Claire Karwoski, and Addison Zarins

Your stories highlighted the power of cycling to build confidence, community, and opportunity. We’re so grateful you shared your experiences with us.

Thank you for helping make this year’s Bike Bash unforgettable. 💙🚲

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220 Fayetteville St
Raleigh, NC
27601

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