Teens Biking to Destinations (TBD) is a free bike education program for middle and high school students in Thurston County. Through hands-on activities and group rides on neighborhood streets, students learn basic bicycle safety, handling skills, and maintenance. The program curriculum, developed by Cascade Bicycle Club, is built on the idea that bicycles can be vehicles for transformation as well as for transportation. The program aims to provide a foundation for youth in their growth on and off the bike. To better equip participants, those who complete the program are eligible to receive a new bike, helmet, lock, and set of lights.
Our Teens Biking to Destinations program is funded with a grant from WSDOT and is administered by Cascade Bicycle Club. The funding comes from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
Spring After-School Program Information
- Salish Middle School, April 13 to June 1, Mondays 4 to 6:30 p.m.
- Reeves Middle School, April 14 to June 2, Tuesdays 4 to 6:30 p.m.
- Chinook Middle School, April 15 to June 3, Wednesday 3 to 5:30 p.m.
- Jefferson Middle School, April 15 to June 3, Wednesday 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Summer Program Information
- Tumwater Timberland Library, July 13 to July 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for students who will be attending middle or high school in fall of 2026. Registration through Tumwater Timberland Library will open soon!
- Thurston Together at Nisqually Middle School, July 20 to July 23, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is open to youth participating in Thurston Together’s summer program.
- Woodland Creek Community Center, July 28 to July 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for students who will be attending middle or high school in fall of 2026. Registration will open soon through Lacey Parks and Recreation.
Who Can Sign Up
The program is intended to serve youth facing barriers to transportation and bicycle ownership. Registration is open to youth who have not already participated in the Teens Biking to Destinations program. All skills and abilities are encouraged, but students who don’t currently know how to ride a bicycle need to attend a Learn to Ride Class before their session starts. For more information or to schedule a Learn to Ride Class, email walknroll@intercitytransit.com.