Our Youth programs are rooted in the belief that young people thrive when they are valued, when they value themselves, and when they feel a sense of belonging. They are designed to engage youth in technical bike repair instruction and riding opportunities, which open doors to healthy development, active lifestyles, civic engagement, social justice advocacy, and environmental stewardship.
Below is a calendar showing all upcoming youth program opportunities!
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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Distance Riding Club 10:00 am Distance Riding Club May 13 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm In the Distance Riding Club, we’re going to focus on long distance riding around the greater Seattle area. The average mile per day will be around 55 miles. It’s supported by our riding leaders and[...] | ||||||
Distance Riding Club 10:00 am Distance Riding Club May 20 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm In the Distance Riding Club, we’re going to focus on long distance riding around the greater Seattle area. The average mile per day will be around 55 miles. It’s supported by our riding leaders and[...] | ||||||
Different Ways to Get involved in Bike Works!
Community Drop-Ins
UPDATE: 5/16/2023 – DROP-INS ARE CANCELED FROM THIS WEEKEND 5/20/2023 AND THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. WE ARE NOW HAVING OUR DISTANT RIDING EVERY SATURDAY 10AM-4PM. JOIN US!
What are drop ins?
Participants will practice their bike repair skills, earn community service hours, have access to our stands & tools to occasionally work on their own projects, and have progressive opportunities to teach and mentor as they engage. Come to learn new mechanic skills, practice old skills, work towards earning a bike or parts for a bike, or just say what’s up and hangout! As in our Earn-A-Bike program, youth are rewarded for their hard work by earning bikes and parts as they log more hours.
Who are drop-ins for?
For new participants and alumni! Drop-In hours are on Saturday afternoons in our classroom space. You do not need a prerequisite to attend Drop-Ins. Drop-Ins are open to anybody 10-24 who is interested in being a youth programs participant at Bike Works and will comply with our community agreements based in respect and safety.
Riding Programs
Do you love riding your bike? Are you new to biking and want to explore more? Join us for one of our rides programs!
Distance Riding Club
Open to all! Are you interested in challenging yourself and exploring the greater Seattle area on a bike? Distance riding club starts in the Spring. We will work on our skills and endurance, and building up our riding ability while taking care of and listening to our bodies. Bikes and gear are provided!
Register for Distance Riding Club here!
Upcoming Bike Riding Summer Camps
Registration is open!
| Pricing Type | Full Scholarship | 40% Scholarship | 60% Scholarship | Full Price | Pay it Forward |
| Cost | $25 (registration fee) | $200 | $300 | $500 | $750 |
BIPOC Earn-A-Bike! – August 14-18th : Learn how to fix bikes slotted for our bike giveaway program, earn community service hours, and ultimately Earn-a-Bike! In addition to working on donated bike projects, participants can pick out and fix up a bike to keep, or earn cool bike parts and accessories! Graduates of EAB can access our Community Drop-in sessions. This camp is reserved for youth that identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. Camp starts at 10 AM and goes until 1 PM every day.
Register for BIPOC Earn-A-Bike Here!
Earn-A-Bike! – July 10-14th : Learn how to fix bikes slotted for our bike giveaway program, earn community service hours, and ultimately Earn-a-Bike! In addition to working on donated bike projects, participants can pick out and fix up a bike to keep, or earn cool bike parts and accessories! Graduates of EAB can access our Community Drop-in sessions. Camp starts at 10 AM and goes until 1 PM every day.
THIS CAMP IS FULL, REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Bike Touring 101 – July 31 – August 4 : In Bike Touring 101, we’ll spend two days in the classroom breaking down the definition of Bike Touring. In those first two days, we’ll also go over the types of bikes and gear used in a Bike Tour. The gear necessary includes camping stoves, dehydrated meals, tents, sleeping system, and bike bags.
After those two days, we’ll embark on a two night, three day Bike Tour across the Puget Sound!
Here is the full itinerary of the Bike Touring Camp
Register for Bike Touring 101 here!
Alumni Micro Bike Tour – August 29-30 : In this camp, we gather youth who’ve participated in our past biking camps to bike east to Tolt MacDonald Park & Campground for a two day, one night bike adventure! This camp will be filled with exploring new locations and outdoor skills education. We’ll be utilizing standard/modern camping gear and showing everyone the ropes of being self-efficient in biking to more distant locations.
Here is the full itinerary of the Alumni Micro Bike Tour
Register for Alumni Micro Bike Tour here!
BIPOC Mountain Bike Camp! – August 21-25th : Learn how to ride mountain bikes (MTB) and grow your confidence with expert coaching! In our amazing MTB All Day camp, we will learn some new skills and test your finesse and stamina along the way. This camp is reserved for youth that identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. Camp starts at 10 AM and goes until 4 PM every day.
THIS CAMP IS FULL, REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Mountain Bike Camp (Open to all) – July 24-28th : Learn how to ride mountain bikes (MTB) and grow your confidence with expert coaching! We meet at BikeWorks Classroom A at 10:00AM then get geared up and head to Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park located in Issaquah, WA. In our amazing MTB All Day camp, we will learn some new skills and test your finesse and stamina along the way. Camp starts at 10 AM and goes until 4 PM every day.
Register for Mountain Bike Camp Here!
In order to attend a ride you MUST also have submitted a completed digital med form in the past 12 months. Then you can sign up on our calendar here.