National Center for Youth Development

National Center for Youth Development is a Minneapolis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers youth to build a community—where they can find identity and purpose—through age-based programming on and off the bike.  

Our Mission

Work with youth to build a community where they can find identity and purpose through the bicycle. 

Our Vision

Create equitable opportunity for youth to develop and socially connect through cycling as a lifelong activity.  

Our Values

• Community: Collaborate to build strong and vibrant communities.  

• Partnership: Create meaningful partnerships to foster positive change.

• Inclusiveness: Build welcoming and inclusive environments.

• Equity: Promote equity and equality in all aspects of our work.

• Integrity: Help youth reach their potential through high-quality coaching and development.

How it started

The year was 2017. The place was south Minneapolis. With a mountain bike, gym space, and vision of equitable opportunity for all, NCYD was founded. In 2021 NCYD was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit an we’ve grown to serve nearly 200 registered members each year and we’ve established a youth board of directors and expanded our non-male ridership year over year.  

What's next

We are committed to cultivating a safe, inclusive environment for all of our youth and for our broader community. Our NCYD community will always uphold equity, inclusivity, anti-racism, anti-sexism, and above all, compassion. We continue to build out our community programs to create more inclusive and equitable programs for all youth.

We haven’t done it alone. We’re grateful for the long-standing support of our community partners and donors. Thanks to their contributions, we’ve been able to broaden our scholarship program as well as our vision for the future. 

With deeply engaged youth and adult leaders, a dedicated team of coaches, and the continued support of our community, the trail ahead is bright indeed.