Clipped In for Life

$8,853 raised by 51 donors

59% complete

$15,000 Goal

Clipped In for Life creates opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to find achievement, adventure, and connection through cycling events and programs. From our perspective, cycling is a lifestyle. Its impact reaches beyond the racecourse and into everyday life with physical and mental health benefits, quality time with loved ones, transportation, and more. So, our purpose at Clipped In for Life is simple: to spread the bike love to anyone and everyone with hopes of improving lives.

When we think about how we move through life as humans, it’s directly reflective of the lifecycle of a cyclist. Of course, it all starts with a steep learning curve. You have to learn how to ride the bike before you’re ready to let ‘er rip on the trails or maybe even at a race. Eventually, you leave the nest to blaze your own trails where the opportunity for independence and self-discovery awaits. And then, when you arrive in the adult world, you realize you’re going to need some kind of therapeutic release because let’s face it, independence isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Eventually, you find your groove. Your weekend riding crew, your community, your place to give back. A place to share the wealth of knowledge you gained during the above phases (maybe a few times over). Where you belong. Because that’s where the path was leading the entire time.

Of course, like life itself, there is no formula for where you’re supposed to be at any given time on this journey. But the point is, there’s a place for everyone no matter where you’re at. We’re all an integral part of this community, holding each other up throughout each phase.

Mission

Clipped In for Life creates opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to find achievement, adventure, and connection through cycling.

Needs

Donations will support the launch of our new program Grip Academy: an after-school Youth Cycling Program for kids in 8th grade and under coming in Fall 2024!

Currently, there are few pathways for kids to be regularly involved in cycling and progress their skills in a community-building setting. We're so excited to share that we've been working on something big to fulfill this need in our community!

Clipped In for Life is redefining the learn-to-ride process with Grip Academy, an after school youth cycling program for kids that rewards progression using colored grips inspired by the martial arts belt system.

Grip Academy pushes beyond basic bike handling skills to engage kids in a lifelong activity that boosts physical and mental health, reinforces valuable life skills, and builds community.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Clipped In for Life

Year Established

2020

Tax id (EIN)

85-1335930

Mission Category

Recreation & Sports

Operating Budget

$250,001-$500,000

Organization Need

Funding: Unrestricted, Funding: Program, Volunteers

Demographics Served

General population, Youth & Children, Women/Female-identifying

Local Counties Served

El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento

Address

4818 GOLDEN FOOTHILL PARKWAY UNIT 4
EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762

Service areas

El Dorado Hills, CA, US

Folsom, CA, US

Roseville, CA, US

Granite Bay, CA, US

Sacramento, CA, US

Phone

916-905-0965

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