Our Story
Cycling is more fun with friends
Community
Our community building around cycling is the foundation of our successful program. Over the last 14 years, we have been working with local riders, teams, coaches and bicycle shops to create a community of cyclists who build on each others strength, who have grown through inspiration and passion for the sport and have bonded with interactions incomparable to other activities. When individuals are faced with challenges as a group, like a steep climb or tough descent, the bonds of mutual participation and accomplishment are inseparable. We will continue this successful formula in building community throughout the Santa Monica Mountain region by supporting group rides, ride leaders, and coaches through education, encouragement and accomplishment of goals. We offer events for cyclists of all abilities to come together as one to compare and contrast their achievements, share their desires and challenge their goals. Annual, monthly and weekly events will be our target for the Ride! Foundation to continue to build this strong bond of community in the region.
There is an athlete inside everyone
Training
The fundamentals of a successful athlete dwell in the progress and commitment of training and accomplishing goals. This philosophy is at the core of developing healthy and sustainable lifestyles. Just as a child does not run before learning to walk, the same goes for a cyclists who wants to reach their motivational goals of achievement. Developing skill, confidence, discipline and purpose are the lessons from training the Ride! Foundation provides our community – with the appropriate context for every level of athlete – beginner to advanced. We offer classes from the most entry level of performance, including Learn to Ride! Clinics for youth to advanced climbing, descending and race training programs throughout the year. Training is a lifestyle that is the cornerstone of our program’s success. Our goals are to provide our ridership these important life tools, making them highly accessible and relevant to all ages and skill levels.
Going beyond what one thought is possible
Racing
Bicycle racing isn’t always racing against other people, it also includes racing against oneself. For over one hundred years, bicycle races, like the Tour de France, have captured millions of people’s minds and spirits and has shown the impossible is possible. With a strong community and proper training, our ridership has achieved goals they previously never thought were possible. From one’s first 20-mile ride to elite racing, unlocking the human potential inspires people for greatness in other aspects of their lives as well. The Ride! Foundation uses local racing as the pathway toward advancement. Some athletes will seek and have an opportunity to move towards racing professionally, but all athletes will have the opportunity to deeply learn about themselves, how to perform under pressure, enjoy success and learn from failure. The Ride! Foundation supports young riders and those in need of help with equipment, entry fees, guidance, support, and community to prepare to compete.