Guiding Principles
WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION BY:
- Providing athletes with a fun and safe environment to achieve their individual cycling goals.
- Decreasing barriers to participation in our programs.
- Developing athletes that are gracious and respectful contributors to and leaders in their community.
- Nurturing knowledge for a healthy lifestyle from the seat of a bicycle.
Core Values
- Fun can be the satisfaction of conquering a hard climb, finishing a tough workout or the thrill of fast descent. Or, it can be laughs with friends on the trails. Or the joy of being outside. Whatever the type of fun, we’ll find it.
- Teamwork is riding with your friends is part of being on a team in an individual sport. We seek out friends to ride with who will encourage us, laugh at and with us, spot landings and cheer us up that climb.
- Passion for being outside on a bike is the fuel that drives us to ride further, faster and have more fun.
- Community is the glue that binds us together through the simple pleasure of riding a bike. Knowing there is a whole community of like minded people supporting us gives us the motivation to push a little harder, go a little faster or try a little more.
- Positivity is the understanding that the fun is in the process and we can accomplish hard things through determination, resilience and perseverance
Grand Plan
Grand Valley Youth Cycling has seen some exceptional growth over recent years and is developing a Grand Plan to more effectively meet the needs of the community and prepare the organization for the next 15 years of success.
If you would like to be involved in developing that plan, supporting the plan and the organization, helping fund these efforts, or participate in our programming, please connect with us at information@grandvalleymtb.org.
We are on a mission!
At Grand Valley Youth Cycling, we believe in the joy of cycling for everyone. Our programs are designed to inspire young riders to develop their skills, make friends, and explore the great outdoors. Join us in creating fun, safe cycling experiences for all ages!
The GVYC Mission is to develop an inclusive and active mountain biking community for youth riders of all abilities and interests in the Grand Valley.
Empowering Youth Through Cycling
Grand Valley Youth Cycling (GVYC) is a nonprofit organization that delivers high quality afterschool and year-round mountain bike programming for youth in the community. Initially founded in 2011 to support the needs of high school bike racing teams in the Colorado High School Cycling League, we have since expanded to better serve the youth of the Grand Valley through the addition of middle school and other skill-based mountain biking programs to meet a larger range of abilities and interests. GVYC mountain bike programs blend the physical and mental health benefits of mountain biking with access to outdoor physical activity, awareness of our public lands, trail stewardship and a healthy lifestyle.
Meet Our Team
The Faces Behind GVYC
We are a passionate group dedicated to inspiring youth through cycling programs. Together, we work to create a supportive community.
Dave Grossman
Executive Director
A long-time volunteer, coach, and parent of two alumni, Dave has a deep history of nonprofit management, community engagement, and mountain bike coaching. 42 years behind (mtb) bars!
Geoff Williams
HS Racing Head Coach
Geoff has been the XC Race Team Head coach for more than a decade and his vast experience coupled with his knowledge of top level fitness and training help steer the success of our high school racing program.
Join us in making a difference!
We invite you to be part of our community cycling programs! Whether you’re looking to volunteer or participate, your engagement helps us empower youth and spread joy through cycling. Join us for exciting events, learn new skills, and make lasting connections. Let’s work together to create a vibrant cycling community!