Inspiring a lifelong love of bicycling!
Utah’s kids discover the best aspects of safely riding bicycles
through the Youth BEST Program!
About the Youth BEST Program
The Youth Bicycle Education and Safety Training (BEST) Program teaches more than 3,000 Utah kids every year how to safely and confidently experience their communities by bicycle. The Program is a 5-hour, in-class and on-bike program taught at schools around Utah, targeting students in the 4th to 7th grades. Bike Utah provides trained instructors, bicycles, helmets, and all other equipment for the duration of the program at no cost.
Students learn:
The benefits of riding a bicycle
Rules of the road
Helmet fitting
Bicycle safety checks
Navigating intersections
Right of way
Avoiding hazards
The program can be administered at schools in all corners of Utah, and, with your help, the goal is to reach students in each Utah county!
8,331
Number of Students Reached
70
Number of Schools and Organizations Visited
73%
Increase in Bicycle Safety Knowledge
82%
Students that have Mastered All of the Necessary Bicycle Skills
Youth BEST Program Impact Reports
See the how the Youth BEST Program is building bicycle riding skills, improving knowledge of bicycle safety, encouraging more students and families to ride.
2017-2018 Impact Report
2016-2017 Impact Report
Support the Youth BEST Program:
Bring the Youth BEST Program to Your School
If you are a teacher, school administrator, or parent and you would like to host the Youth BEST Program at your school, fill out the form below. One of our Youth Program staff members will get back to you. If you have additional questions send us an email at youth@BikeUtah.org