ABOUT
ABOUT TRIANGLE BIKEWORKS
We
Believe
Triangle Bikeworks’ (TBW) youth development programs provide challenging out-of-school activities that help prevent learning loss, develop youth leadership, and help build social-emotional learning competencies through three learning pathways: Cycling, Untold History, and Environmental Education.
TBW serves youth ages 11-18 who are Black and ALAANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native American).
We believe that if this group of teens have access to experiential learning opportunities through cycling;
If they uncover untold history that reflects a more holistic view of the struggles, resilience, and accomplishments of people who look like them;
And if they also explore and learn more about the natural world and take action for its protection, then they will
- Develop a deeper appreciation for the importance and value of natural spaces;
- They will develop healthy identities in relation to others; and
- They will gain richer background knowledge and experiences. These three outcomes are foundational for a youths’ success in school and in life.
Whether it is through training and then cycling 700+ miles during two weeks of the Summer Experience Tour;
Doing the same for the smaller, three-day Spring and Fall Excursions;
Having a mountain biking experience visiting trail locations across the state of North Carolina;
Or leading community rides for health and connection, youth are learning more about themselves and their peers than most sports activities.
THEORY
OF
CHANGE
Road Cycling
The sky's the limit when it comes to cycling opportunities that create challenges that improve Mind, Body, and Spirit.
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking opportunities to create improvements in cognition, focus, and stamina.
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