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.
TBD is part of Cascade's Statewide School-Based Bicycle Education Program and is supported with funding 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 CCA is available at climate.wa.gov.
Summer Program Information
- LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies – June 24 through June 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Avanti High School. Open to middle and high school students who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies. To register email a completed registration form to us.
- Lacey Parks and Recreation – July 21 through 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the White House at Woodland Creek Community Park in Lacey. Open to youth ages 12 to 14. Registration opens June 4 through Lacey Parks and Recreation.
- Thurston Together – August 4 through 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nisqually Middle School. Only open to youth participating in Thurston Together’s summer program at Nisqually Middle School.
- For All Youth- August 12 through 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Avanti High School. Open to youth ages 11 to 15. To register email a completed registration form to us.
Who Can Sign Up
The summer program 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, emailwalknroll@intercitytransit.com.