Because Two Teenagers Could Dream...
…and the support of community organizers in 2010, we have the Youth Bike Summit.
2011
Photo: Michael McKisson
2012
Photo: Daniel Rangel
2013
Photo: Michael Young
THE LOVE OF BICYCLES
Alpha Barry, age 15 Recycle-A-Bicycle Youth Ambassador & Youth Bike Summit 2012 Keynote Speaker
“When I was a child, I had no idea that the new-found feeling of freedom that comes with learning to ride a bike would become a feeling I could return to forever. Now I understand that riding a bike is like visiting an old friend who will never ask you where you’ve been but will always tell you I’m glad you’re here.”
Years 2011 - 2013 Event Details
“During Hurricane Sandy, bikes were an essential part of our city’s recovery. With no traffic lights, no subway system, no bridges, no tunnels, and no electricity or internet, bikes became vehicles for sustenance and communication. I brought my blue Ross bike down 17 flights of stairs and rode all the way from China town to 39th Street for candles and batteries. I was glad to be able to lead others to do the same.”
Devlynn Chen, past freshmen at Dickinson college and Equity Advisory Council member of the League of American Bicyclists
- New York City, NY
- January 14-16
- Recycle A Bicycle & Parsons The New School for Design
- Youth Speaker: Kimberly White
- 176 Attendees
- 14 states
- Speaker & Organizer: Pasqualina Azzarello
Photos and videos taken at the First Annual Youth Bike Summit in New York.
- New York City, NY
- January 13-15
- Recycle A Bicycle & Parsons The New School for Design
- Youth Speaker: Alpha Barry, youth ambassador of Recycle A Bicycle
- 275 Attendees
- 22 states & 1 Country
- Speaker: Congresswoman Nydia Velasquez
- New York City, NY
- February 13-15, 2013
- Recycle A Bicycle & Parsons The New School for Design
- Youth Speaker: Devlynn Chen, past freshmen at Dickinson college
- 376 Attendees
- 24 states & 3 Countries
- Speaker: Enrique Peñalosa, the former Mayor of Bogota
youthbikesummit.org was launched for the first time on November 15th, 2013
Youth Bike Summit 2015
2014
2015
2016
Photo: Anya Saretzky
Years 2014 - 2016 Event Details
- New York City, NY
- February 14-16
- Recycle A Bicycle & Parsons The New School for Design
- 475+ Attendees
- 26 states & 2 Countries
- Speaker: Nelson Vails, first African-American to win an Olympic medal in cycling
1) Archive Live Stream of the YBS Plenary, and a few sessions 2) view the 2014 Program
- Seattle, WA
- February 13-15
- Bike Works
- First organization to host outside of NYC
- 428 Attendees
- 28 states & 1 Country
- Speaker: Jennie Reed, US Olympic Track Cyclist
View the 2015 Program
- St. Paul, MN
- May 27-29
- Cycles for Change
- Youth Speaker: Maribel Mateo & Tony Gatica
- Youth Speaker: Jaquelin Palestino & Robert Skipper
- Speaker: Guillermo Penalosa, founder 8-80 Cities
- Speaker: Nikema Levy-Pounds, NAACP Minneapolis President
Above photo: Phoenix Bikes Youth attend a tour of QBP Headquarters as part of the 2016 Youth Bike Summit; Photo Credit: Sam Kittner/Kittner.com
Learn more about 2016 keynote speakers or view the 2016 program
Video honorable mentions: (1) What bike part would you be?
(2) 2016 Kickoff Ride (3) rails-to-trails conservancy article
Click For 5-year Impact Report
STAYING ENGAGED IS IMPORTANT
Usman Zafar, sophomore & Youth Bike Summit 2017 Keynote Speaker
“I was this close to walking away from the sport entirely until the opportunity to lead DT racing came about. The thought of helping to build an organization, passing on all of my learnings over the years was appealing.”
2017
2019
2020-2022
Photo: Anya Saretzky
Years 2014 - 2016 Event Details
- Arlington VA / DC
- October 6-8
- Phoenix Bikes
- 310 Attendees
- Speaker: Erick Cedeño & Ahmad Toure
- Youth Speaker: Usman Zafar & Samara Cathirell
View the 2017 YBS program.
- New York City, NY
- February 15-17
- Bike New York
- Youth Speaker: Joelle Galatan
- 340 Attendees
- 20 states & 3 Countries
- Speaker: Jennie Reed, US Olympic Track Cyclist
View the 2019 Program.
- Atlanta, GA
- April 15-17
- BRAG (Bike Ride Across Georgia) & BRAG Dream Team
- Youth Host Committee
- Youth Speaker: Youth Speaker: Nora B & Lot F
- Speaker: Tracy Walker III, Ahmaud Arbery's cousin
View the 2022 program and the 2020-2022 Youth Host Committee
Youth Bike Summit 2019
Years 2024 - Present Event Details
- Allentown, PA
- June 14-16
- Community Bike Works
- Highest Youth Presence: 72% of attendees
- 213 Attendees & 46 Organizations
- 14 States Represented
- Youth Speaker: Avery Daniels, Joshua Funches
- Speaker: Randy Neufeld
View the 2024 YBS program and sponsors of the YBS.