Who We Are
Founded in Flagstaff
The FLagstaff Youth RiderS (FLYRS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Flagstaff, Arizona. FLYRS was founded in April 2016 to provide a structured and team-oriented approach to mountain biking for youth. We began small with a few families in the spring of 2016, and have grown each season as the interest has expanded, serving almost 300 youth in 2019. We are excited and honored to work with families in our community who share our passion for the outdoors and whose kids want to break out of the mold of traditional sports programs. FLYRS programs foster independent learning and accomplishment, as well as group-based comradery and encouragement.
The FLagstaff Youth RiderS (FLYRS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Flagstaff, Arizona. FLYRS was founded in April 2016 to provide a structured and team-oriented approach to mountain biking for youth. We began small with a few families in the spring of 2016, and have grown each season as the interest has expanded, serving almost 300 youth in 2019. We are excited and honored to work with families in our community who share our passion for the outdoors and whose kids want to break out of the mold of traditional sports programs. FLYRS programs foster independent learning and accomplishment, as well as group-based comradery and encouragement.
Age Range of Participants
FLYRS is currently geared toward youth ages 2-18.
FLYRS is currently geared toward youth ages 2-18.
Age Based Programs Focused on Proper Skills and Team Camaraderie
Our program is unique in that it has a heavy focus on the development of skills and proper riding technique. We encourage personal growth and an active lifestyle through mountain biking by offering a community-based and team-oriented programs where young people can meet other young riders and develop confidence and skill on their bikes.
Our program is unique in that it has a heavy focus on the development of skills and proper riding technique. We encourage personal growth and an active lifestyle through mountain biking by offering a community-based and team-oriented programs where young people can meet other young riders and develop confidence and skill on their bikes.
Mission
Develop resilient, caring, and growth-oriented youth through mountain biking.
Vision
To strengthen our community by providing an ecosystem of bike-centric programs, events, and opportunities.
Values
Inclusivity
- We believe everyone should be able to participate in our programs and feel welcomed, respected and supported.
- We believe that individuals can get introduced to the sport of cycling at any age.
- We are committed to fair treatment, equal access, opportunity, advancement, and elimination of barriers to increase participation in the sport of cycling.
- We will always strive to do the right thing, be authentic, and trustworthy.
- We unite diverse people, families, and communities through cycling by creating fun and welcoming experiences.
- We believe in team camaraderie as the key to successful riders.
- We believe in treating ourselves, others, and the environment with respect.
- We believe that an athlete who loves to ride will have success achieving their riding goals.
- We believe that the foundation to a great rider is proper skill development at all levels.
- We believe in creating healthy, happy, compassionate individuals.
- We believe in the pursuit of learning and growth, and the importance of getting outside one’s comfort zone to achieve it.