Preparing Everett students to be safe, confident riders
Youth Bike Club is a free after-school youth development and bike safety program for students at North Middle and Everett High schools.
The state-funded program is hosted at Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop. Sharing Wheels is a local nonprofit located right across the parking lot from North Middle School on Broadway Ave – 1/2 mile from Everett High.
The fall session starts the week of Sept. 21 and meets once a week through mid-November. Middle school club meets Tuesdays. High schoolers meet Wednesdays.
Girls are encouraged to participate.
What is Youth Bike Club?
Youth Bike Club at Sharing Wheels prepares youth to be safe and self-sufficient bike riders. Each club session is a group of 6 to 8 students that meets once a week for 8 weeks after school.
Middle School Youth Bike Club generally meets 3 to 4:55 pm on Tuesday afternoons during the school year.
High School Youth Bike Club meets for two hours on Wednesdays after school.
During each session youth:
- Learn bike maintenance and repair skills – hands-on with brand new bicycles (and some old ones, too).
- Practice safe route planning and city riding with the group.
- Make friends and be part of a community bike shop and the broader community of Everett.
We combine an established curriculum with experienced staff and volunteers to meet students where they are – at any experience level.
Students who complete the program will be eligible to take home the new bike they’ve helped build and practice on, along with lights, helmet and a lock.
Check out The Snohomish County Tribune’s coverage of the program (May 2025).
Participant Requirements
Participants must be students at North Middle School or Everett High School in Everett, WA and may participate and complete Youth Bike Club once during their middle school or high school years (grades 6-12).
We also ask that you:
- Attend all Youth Bike Club sessions. Absences must be communicated in advance to the program leader. See Schedule.
- Commit to learning and growing as a safe cyclist and team member.
- Dress for the weather. Classes will be a mix of indoor and outdoor lessons and practice - even in the rain!
- No bike repair experience required - we'll learn together.
Note that student who received a free bike in an Everett School District elementary PE class may not be eligible to receive another bike through Youth Bike Club. Questions? Please ask.
For interested students in the Everett area who are not enrolled at North Middle or Everett High School, let us know here if you'd be interested in joining Youth Bike Club in the future.
Club Schedule
Youth Bike Club at Sharing Wheels is a commitment. Attendance is required. Students meet once a week after school for eight weeks.
Middle School Youth Bike Club generally meets 3 to 4:55 pm on Tuesday afternoons during the school year. Fall session runs from Sept. 22 to Nov. 10, with a special graduation event for students and families on Sunday, Nov. 15.
High School Youth Bike Club meets for two hours on Wednesdays after school. Fall session runs from Sept. 23 to mid-November, with a special graduation event for students and families on Sunday, Nov. 15.
Middle School Bike Club ends in time for students to catch the 5pm North Middle School activity bus if needed. High schoolers are responsible for getting themselves home after club.
Sign Up for Youth Bike Club
**Registration will re-open for the 2026-27 school year in August. Sign up here and we'll notify you when Fall registration re-opens.
**Girls are encouraged to apply.
Families will be notified of participation or wait list status. If one session fills, new registrations will be automatically added to our wait list for the next upcoming session. The lottery will be repeated for each session of Youth Bike Club (Fall, Winter, Spring and summer).
Parents/guardians of selected participants will be required to attend a ~20-minute virtual info session prior to their designated Youth Bike Club season. Participants will also be asked to complete various surveys throughout Youth Bike Club.
Having trouble with the registration link? Email youthprogram@sharingwheels.org with questions.
Program Highlights
Youth will practice riding and repairs on NEW urban bikes. Great for city riding with quality brakes, shifters and multiple speeds.
At least two adults will lead each session. Every coaching adult must pass a background check before being involved in Youth Bike Club.
Our first few rides will practice bike skills in off-street areas near Sharing Wheels.
In the final weeks of the program, we'll bike to nearby destinations, and even practice loading bikes on a city bus!
Youth Bike Club Grads
Hey Youth Bike Club graduates - stay in touch!
You're welcome to visit the Sharing Wheels shop any time we're open.
Youth may drop-in for repair support or to pump up a flat tire or do some shopping. Remember to mention that you're a Youth Bike Club graduate (or family member) to get a 15% discount.
Sharing Wheels Bike Shop cannot have unaccompanied youth volunteers without an on-site parent/guardian.
About once each seaon we host special events just for all YBC Graduates. Some even involve pizza or ice cream!
Support Youth Bike Club
This program is grant-funded, but we do have some additional needs not covered by the grant. You can help:
- Financial Support - make a donation to Sharing Wheels to cover instructional supplies and graduation kits (including multitools, wrenches, water bottles, and more).
- Wish list - Purchase an item from our online wish list or donate any of the following items locally: 4 heavy duty orange traffic cones (18-24") with reflective tapes; 2 white molded folding chairs (Costco). Stay tuned, this list changes.
- Volunteer - Fill out our interest form
Funded by Washington's Climate Commitment Act
Youth Bike Club at Sharing Wheels is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
Youth Bike Club is sponsored by:
