Teens Biking to Destinations (TBD) is an after-school bike education program for middle school students in the Olympia and North Thurston School Districts. 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 youth participants, those who complete the six-week 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.
Program Locations and Schedule
- Nisqually Middle School – Tuesdays from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
- Session 1: March 11 – April 22 (no meeting April 1)
- Session 2: April 29 – June 10 (no meeting May 27)
- Jefferson Middle School – Wednesdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
- Session 1: March 12 – April 23 (no meeting April 2)
- Session 2: April 30 – June 11 (no meeting May 28)
- Komachin Middle School – Thursdays from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
- Session 1: March 12 – April 24 (no meeting April 3)
- Session 2: May 1 – June 12 (no meeting May 29)
- Salish Middle School – Fridays from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
- Session 1: March 14 – April 25 (no meeting April 4)
- Session 2: May 2 – June 13 (no meeting May 30)
Who Can Sign Up
Any student attending one of the middle schools where the program is offered can sign up. 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.
How Do I Sign Up
Students can pick up a registration form from their school’s front office or email walknroll@intercitytransit.com for an electronic form. Completed forms can be returned to your school’s front office or emailed to walknroll@intercitytranit.com. Space is limited, so students are encouraged to turn in their registration form as soon as possible.