Transforming lives and landscapes through pedal powered empowerment.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we shifted our traditional programming to keep our community healthy during the Covid-19 Pandemic. As of Spring 2022, we are rolling out our in person programming and events again, with the following modifications:
Earn-A-Bike Program (Online)
-
Our Earn a Bike class is now being offered as an online course. This enables youth to complete the necessary course work to earn their bike, helmet, and lock at a pace that is more conducive to individual learning styles, busy schedules, and transportation logistics . For more information, please email joyt@tripsforkidscharlotte.org !
Additional Online Programming
-
Bicycle tips and educational materials. Follow us on instagram, facebook, and twitter to learn!
-
Developing Community Blog: Learn from our cycling community and join conversations.
-
Developing Youtube Channel: Want to work on and learn bicycles? See our mechanics in action and learn their tricks of the trade to help you with your questions and projects.
-
Developing Resources Page: Check out these great resources on all different cycling topics.
Community Support
-
We see you doing the work. Let us know how we can be a resource for you. Email your ideas and inquiries to info@tripsforkidscharlotte.org
-
Some of the possibilities we offer:
-
Access to bicycles through partner-specific programming
-
Helmets: education and resources
-
Event support: demonstrations, supplies, materials, training and curriculum
-
Pop-up bike shop
-
Small group Learn-to-Ride
-
Tire change clinics
-
Patch parties - supplies and/or education
-
Since 2000, Trips For Kids Charlotte has provided transformative cycling experiences for underserved youth. We operate through three main programs our Earn-A-Bike Program, Ride Program and our Community Bike Shop, the Charlotte Re-Cyclery.
Earn-a-Bike
Youth complete a course on safety, bicycle operation and hands-on maintenance. At the end of the program youth take home a bike, lock, set of light, a helmet and the knowledge to ride with confidence.
ride program
This program engages youth with nature and mountain biking. This program teaches respect, riding as a group and overcoming obstacles by pedaling forward.
Wrench & Ride
Our Wrench and Ride program provides a safe and supportive space for womxn to discover and grow skills and relationships through bicycles.