YOUTH

Major Taylor Project

2009 Program

The first three Major Taylor clubs began in spring 2009 at Global Connections High School in SeaTac, the YES Foundation of White Center, and Sandpoint Community Housing Association in Magnuson Park. Bike Works in Columbia City is a community partner running an independent Major Taylor Club funded by a supporting grant from Cascade Bicycle Club.

In 2009, we worked 45 youth who trained for long summer rides. Follow our progress on YouTube!

The clubs aim to reach young people of all bicycling skill levels who are interested in joining a bicycle-riding club and have a demonstrated need for increased out-of-school-time activity, mentorship, social support or physical activity.

The program integrates bicycle riding, community service, healthy living, fitness, safety, and bicycle maintenance, and road safety awareness.

In return for contributing to the club and to their communities, showing respect for themselves and for each other, and working to achieve their own goals, club participants will have access to skilled training in different kinds of bicycling and a supportive community of adults who will help them achieve their goals.

Riding goals include the Cascade Spawning Cycle, Group Health Seattle to Portland, Tour de Cure and other long-distance rides.There is also an opportunity for youth who participate in the program to earn a bicycle and learn to maintain it.

Media Coverage

Read about the program in The Seattle Times.

Watch coverage of the program on King 5 News.
Click image below for a video aired on KCTV as part of "Inside Transportation."

CONTACT:

Partnership/Program:

Ed Ewing
Major Taylor Director
(206) 778-4671

Giving/Sponsorship:

Kathy McCabe
Development Director
(206) 204-0587

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