The Cycle Effect is a nonprofit organization that uses the bike as a catalyst to mentor riders and foster belonging, physical wellbeing, mental health, community engagement, leadership skills and fun outside. With youth and adult programs in Eagle, Summit, Mesa and Routt counties of Colorado, The Cycle Effect provides bikes, gear, transportation, bilingual coaching and low-cost programming to eliminate barriers to entry for an otherwise exclusive sport.
As a champion of equity, The Cycle Effect serves female-identifying and non-binary participants, and reserves resources for those who identify as Latina, BIPOC and low-income. The organization also prioritizes riders who face obstacles like bullying and social or emotional challenges.
The Cycle Effect aims to serve 70% of participants who identify as Latina and/or Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and/or low income. They remove financial barriers by providing scholarships to families in need while supporting social-emotional wellbeing for our participants through mentorship.
Our values center around equity, compassion, belonging, thriving, courage and fun.
The Cycle Effect empowers young women through mountain biking to create brighter futures and build stronger communities.
The Cycle Effect’s journey first began in Eagle County in 2013, where our first team of Latina young women were introduced to the sport of mountain biking. Recognizing barriers to the sport and outdoors, The Cycle Effect continued to build programming to serve this specific demographic. We have since expanded programming to Summit County (2014), Mesa County (2020), and Routt County (2022). Our location on Colorado's Western Slope provides us with an abundance of outdoor recreation sites that make it the perfect location to foster a more inclusive outdoor environment. However, we have experienced many factors that limit BIPOC and low-income youth from recreating and feeling a sense of peace, inclusion, and empowerment that nature and mountain biking so often provides.
The average cost to get involved in the sport of mountain biking for an individual is anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000. To address this, we provide year-round programming at a cost of $200 per participant, while making scholarships available for those unable to afford this fee. Understanding that cost and accessibility are some of the biggest barriers to the sport and outdoor recreation, The Cycle Effect makes access to recreation possible without pushing families beyond their economic means. In addition, we understand transportation to local trails and after-school programs pose an additional barrier. We provide transportation for athletes and intentionally hold practices at convenient locations that are accessible for students directly after school.
Organization name
The Cycle Effect
other names
TCE
2012
Tax id (EIN)
46-0961369
Category
Youth Development
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
0116 East 3rd Ave. PO Box 1503Eagle County, CO, US
Routt County, CO, US
Mesa County, CO, US
Summit County, CO, US