about

Since 2013, our Girls Mountain Bike Program has focused on empowering young women ages 10 to 18. This low-cost after-school program pairs mentorship with mountain biking, using the bicycle as a tool to teach transferable life skills. The Cycle Effect provides all bikes and gear needed to participate! We’ve seen riders in our Girls Mountain Bike Program improve their mental and physical health, grow their confidence, find belonging and gain access to truly transformative experiences that help them thrive, on and off the trail.

In 2024, this program will revolve around sessions. This new model builds upon our current program to boost athlete participation, create stronger team bonds, emphasize skills progression and encourage more FUN. Through these changes, The Cycle Effect’s mission to empower our athletes through mentorship and mountain biking remains the same. Our supportive coaches, core curriculum, low program fee, access to scholarships, and dedication to breaking down barriers are not going anywhere!

2024 Summer Bike Sessions

Athletes must be able to attend 75% of practices within a session to enroll. Special circumstances may be requested with your County Manager.

Additional events, volunteer opportunities, and adventure days may be added to each session.

Session Guarantees

• Mountain Bike Skill Improvement:  Develop and enhance biking skills

• Mentorship and Discussions:  Foster a mentorship environment for all and host at least one deep dive into a mentorship topic relevant to the team

• Exciting Outings: Venture to new trails and explore new places

• Nutrition Insights:  Gain insights into nutrition tailored for optimal performance, on and off the bike

• Race Challenges: Conclude each session with a friendly race

• Community Building:  Embrace our communities through giving back

*Anyone who is accepted into a Cycle Effect session has access to a year-round program through winter training, community service days and adventures.

how to apply

*Applications are due two weeks before the start of the session you’re applying for.

Who: We aim to serve girls ages 10-18 and reserve 70% of resources for athletes who identify as Latina or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or People of Color)

How : Apply through this link online - scholarships are available!

Important Note: Submitting an application does not guarantee automatic acceptance to a session for the participant.

Notification Process: You will receive an email within 72 hours informing you about the status of your application.

For questions:
programs@thecycleeffect.org
970-306-7572