Clipped In for Life believes a lifelong connection to bicycles improves lives and strengthens communities.
We design events that motivate and inspire people who have already integrated bikes into their lives, and we make big impacts in our community by designing youth cycling programs that take place at school, after school, and on break. Kids in our programs build confidence, perseverance, and independence by discovering that riding a bike is a life-long adventure full of excitement, freedom, perspective, purpose, friendships, and belonging.
Clipped In for Life programs challenge mental and physical abilities in a way that is welcoming and encouraging without being overwhelming. Not only do our bicycle races welcome riders and volunteers of all levels and stages of life who seek adventure, achievement and connection, the races help generate funds to sustain our youth programs.
Our vision is to bring cycling from the fringe to the forefront of our culture by designing a clear pathway from learning to ride, to riding for life.
2025 was a year of development and progress for Clipped In for Life. While continuing to produce our high quality events that serve the riding community, we completed our first full year of Grip Academy, developed more youth coaches, launched a new summer program and expanded Grip Academy to four days a week.
Key Moments in 2025
March 2025 – Produced the first Family Bike Rodeo event to kick off Grip Academy's new location at the Folsom Rodeo grounds, and provide an engaging free family event.
April 2025 – Launched Monday Night Fundracing, a pay-what-you-can race series with fixed costs covered by sponsor Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Tom Campeau. This concept combined with the short track format, created a no barrier to entry for new riders and parents to try out racing, and an opportunity for "Clipped In" riders to have fun and donate to the growth of our sport.
Launched our first Summer Ride Camp program, offering a week of big adventure and discovery by bike for 2nd thru 8th grade.
March - October 2025 – Completed our first full year of Grip Academy, expanding to four days a week, finding a new home at the Folsom Rodeo Arena, and expanding to 127 unique kids enrolled in the program.
Key Numbers for 2025
438 unique kids who came to one of our programs FIVE (or more!) times (10% increase YoY)
>1,500 unique kids served in events that we hosted (50% increase YoY)
6,700 interactions with youth ages 13 and under (25% increase YoY)
127 unique kids enrolled in Grip Academy
2,046 total youth interactions in Grip Academy and Learn to Ride
Taught 166 unique kids how to pedal in our 2025 Learn to Ride programs.
$48,261 in donations (37.5% increase YoY)
284 Unique donors
462 unique volunteers (28% increase YoY)
323 hours of high school employee experience
22 unique high school volunteers giving 365 hours of service
4,013 total volunteer hours
9 volunteers with 50+ hours of service!
Key Supporters in 2025
Businesses ($1k+ or equivalent in cost-savings)
Tom Campeau, Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Steadman Group
Folsom Lake Realty
Jb Constructions Solutions
Mike's Bikes
Trek Bicycles EDH
Kinetic Cycles
Bike Dog Brewing
Victory Velo
Performance Bicycle
VersaCare EMS
Individual Donations ($500+)
Susan Hyland
Judith Parrish
Tyler Clark
Christie Trahin
Rebeccan Hatt
Howard Family
Lynn Hunter
Herman Family
Scott Abbott
Individual Volunteers (50+ hours)
Mark Myhr
Jeff Rosales
Jim Carr
Jennifer Breaux
Rebecca Hatt Faeth
Dustin Weida and Amie Miller
Tony and Courtney Troy
Goals for 2026
Build up a Board of Directors to lead us into the future
Increase marketing presence and school partnerships to grow Grip Academy attendance 100%
Execute a $328k grant awarded from California Natural Resources Agency by operating a summer camp for underserved kids, providing up to 160 kids with bikes, helmets, locks, and the skills necessary to explore Folsom's history and landscape by bike.