Cycling

It is Youth Development United’s intention to continue increasing access to cycling for the children and families of Chester, Eddystone and Upland. To date, we have tuned and given away 419 donated bicycles, helped create three bike libraries and hosted multiple Bike Rodeos and installed 2 Bike Repair Stations in Chester (located at Eyre Park and Chester City Hall).

Increasing access to cycling can have a meaningful positive effect on a community. Cycling is a life sport for all ages, providing ongoing health benefits as well as serving as an environmentally friendly transportation option. A recent Urban Institute report finds that equitable access to quality and reliable transportation is key to advancing racial equity.

Read more about our Bike Rodeos that took place in June 2024, October 2023, May 2023 and November 2022.

Click here to watch 6abc’s coverage of our June 2024 event!

What is a Bike Rodeo?

  • Free bicycle raffle (for families whose children qualify for free or reduced lunch)

  • free helmets and bike locks

  • riding lessons for beginners

  • bike obstacle courses

  • bike maintenance lessons

  • bike safety instruction

  • free meal

  • free t-shirt for registered participants


To donate a bicycle to be tuned and given to a new family please contact us at info@youthdevunited.org



Biking in the news…

The Daily Times covered a Bike Rodeo celebrating the re-distribution of bikes and putting smiles the faces of many children!