Arizona Bicycle Organizations – Volunteer and Riding Opportunities
Are you looking for bicycle advocacy or volunteer opportunities in your community or at the state or regional level?
Or are you looking for more opportunities to ride your bicycle?
The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists has compiled a list of advocacy groups, community organizations, and bicycle clubs.
If your organization is not listed here, send your information to newsletter@cazbike.org.
Arizona Statewide
– Arizona Alliance for Livable Communities https://livableaz.org/
Working toward equitable, healthier communities throughout Arizona.
– Arizona Bicycle Association https://www.bikeaz.org/
Volunteer organization promoting all forms of cycling including road and gravel biking; dedicated to the promotion of bicycling in our state; helping foster safety awareness and trail building as well as trail advocacy.
– Arizona Bicycle Racing Association https://www.azcycling.org/
Organization, promotion, and management of competitive cycling within Arizona
– Arizona Cycling Association https://arizonacycling.org/
Promotes interscholastic cross country mountain bike riding and racing (grades 6-12)
– Arizona Devo http://www.arizonadevo.com/
AZ Juniors & U23 MTB Development Program
– Arizona Interscholastic Cycling League http://www.arizonamtb.org/
Develops interscholastic mountain biking programs for student-athletes and coaches (Part of NICA)
– Arizona Trail Association https://aztrail.org/
Protect, maintain, enhance, promote and sustain the Arizona Trail as a unique encounter with the natural environment.
– Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists http://www.cazbike.org/
Promote efforts that improve bicycling usage and safety within the state of Arizona by addressing law enforcement and transportation engineering issues through education, outreach and advocacy programs.
– Cycling Without Age AZ https://cyclingwithoutage.com/chapters-usa/
Getting older people outdoors in rickshaw type bikes
– Girls Riding Together https://nationalmtb.org/grit/
NICA’s initiative to increase female participation in bicycle racing.
– Gro Girl Gro https://aztrail.org/youth/gro-girl-gro/
Creating space for girls in 4th – 8th grade to give back to the community, demonstrate responsibility, and take ownership by gathering and recreating outdoors.
– Greater Arizona Bicycling Association https://www.bikegaba.org/
Promote and encourage bicycle riding for recreation, fitness, and transportation by offering local day rides and multi-day rides in Arizona and New Mexico.
– Mountain Bike Association of Arizona https://mbaa.net/
Promotes, protects, and preserves the Arizona mountain biking experience through advocacy, education, and responsible mountain biking.
– Network of Arizona Trails https://www.networkforaztrails.org/
A collaboration of non-motorized and motorized trail builders, planners, managers, advocates and supporters that seeks to elevate trail recreation throughout our State and communities.
– NICA National Interscholastic Cycling Association https://www.nationalmtb.org/
Empowering youth to be part of a thriving and engaged cycling community.
– No Woman Left Behind AZ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057213049675&ref=pages_you_manage
Created to encourage, and support females that really want to ride, but we have become so much more – running, swimming, cycling and socializing .
– Rob Dollar Foundation https://www.robdollarfoundation.org/
Increasing awareness of safety measures available to cyclists as well as advocacy for the recommendation or support of legislation changes and initiatives at the city and state level.
– Sun Corridor Trail https://suncorridortrail.org/
The Sun Corridor Trail is an undertaking on behalf of numerous federal and state agencies and organizations working together to make the beauty of the Southwest accessible to residents and travelers alike.
Ajo
– Bike Ajo https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071639223578
Working to improve access to opportunities for physical activity, recreation, transportation, & bike safety.
Arizona City
– Folks Fighting Strokes https://www.spokesfightingstrokes.org/
Through Adaptive Cycling clinics we help stroke survivors to get their life back, by regaining strength and ability, hope and freedom.
Bullhead City
– BHC Cyclists https://www.facebook.com/BHCCyclists/
Social group riding in Bullhead City area.
Casa Grande
– Youth on Track Cycling https://www.youthontrackcycling.org/
We use the bike as our preferred tool to work with young people from the general Casa Grande area. Making a positive difference in the lives of the young is our mission. We have programs that work with ages from three to nineteen.
Flagstaff
– Flagstaff Biking Organization http://flagstaffbiking.org/
Promoting bicycling as a safe and attractive means of transportation and recreation in Northern Arizona.
– Gear Girls https://aztrail.org/youth/gear-girls/
Uses mountain biking, trail work, and snow sports to build confidence, outdoor competence, community, and character in young women grades 4-8.
– High Country Adaptive Sports https://highcountryadaptive.org/
All benefit from outdoor recreation, regardless of physical or cognitive challenges, our program has grown into a year-round operation in hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and snow sports.
Goodyear
– West Valley Cycle http://westvalleycycle.net/index.html
For 21 years we continue to follow strong core values and they are present throughout all our rides. Welcome all new riders, support each other in reaching our fitness goals, camaraderie and safety is top priority throughout the peloton.
– West Valley Trail Alliance (WVTA) https://www.westvalleytrailalliance.org/
The West Valley Trail Alliance has become the premier trail advocacy organization in the west Phoenix valley. We partner with public and private land managers to create a better outdoor experience for all mountain bikers from beginner to expert.
Fountain Hills
– Bob’s Free Bikes https://www.bobsfreebikes.org/
We provide bikes for any child, 18 years old and younger, in the greater Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area who would otherwise not be able to have one.
Kingman
– Colorado River Area Trail Alliance http://www.cratatrails.org/
CRATA builds and maintains multi-use trails, supporting mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians alike.
Mesa
– ASU Bike Co-op https://www.asuusg.com/bike-co-op
Bicycle parts and maintenance for ASU students
– Bike Mesa https://www.facebook.com/groups/bikemesa
We are creating a bike community in downtown Mesa while boosting local businesses!
– Hawes Trail Alliance https://hawestrailalliance.com/
Formed to help build, maintain, and enhance the Hawes Trail System to be enjoyed by bikers, hikers, and all outdoor enthusiasts for generations to come.
– Hawesaholics https://www.facebook.com/groups/1710431835903828/
This group is for the East Valley folks that ride mountain bikes at Hawes, Usery and other East Valley areas.
– Hawesaholics Babes Ride On https://www.facebook.com/groups/538419840397280/
We are the largest women’s mountain biking group in Arizona! Our members range from brand new to experienced pro’s. They enjoy mild to wild trails. We are all about building up women, and enjoying the dirt and mountains together!
– East Valley Composite Mountain Bike Team https://www.evcbiketeam.com/
Promotes accountable interscholastic mountain bike racing, provides training and education to new teams and coaches, and offers a comprehensive infrastructure to grow youth cycling in a professional, safe and engaging manner.
– Wecycle https://wecycleusa.org/
Helping kids and adults in need and promoting the use of bicycles as an environmentally friendly form of transportation.
Navajo Nation
– NavajoYES Dine’ Bike Project http://navajoyes.org/dine-bike-project/
Promoting biking and community wellness on the Navajo Nation.
Peoria
– Southwest Bicycles Cycling Club https://swbcc.clubexpress.com/
Club for cyclists who enjoy casual, recreational, no-drop rides. SWBCC members cycle for fun, fitness and for a cause.
– Triology Bicycle Club https://trilogybicycleclub.clubexpress.com/
Residents of Trilogy at Vistancia that are interested in bicycling and enjoy riding with others.
Phoenix
– ASU Bike Co-op https://www.asuusg.com/bike-co-op
Bicycle parts and maintenance for ASU students
– BABES Womens Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/bikebabestempe/
A group social ride for women to get together to ride bicycles, hang out, and make friends
– Bike to Wherever https://www.btwphx.com/
Volunteer led organization helping to make biking more accessible in the Valley of the Sun. Home to cycling resources like a calendar of events that cover all interests and skill levels throughout the Valley.
– Black Girls Do Bike: Phoenix https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackGirlsDoBikePhoenix/
Interest is in growing and supporting a community of women of color who share a passion for cycling. We champion efforts to introduce the joy of cycling to all women, but especially, black women and girls.
– Bullshifters http://www.bullshifters.org/
The club has organized group rides every Saturday, starting and ending in Moon Valley Park in north-central Phoenix.
– Desert Foothills Mountain Bike Association (DFMBA) https://www.dfmba.org/
To enhance the mountain bike experiences in the greater north Phoenix valley through trail advocacy, development, education, and maintenance, to the benefit of all trail users.
– Free Bikes 4 Kidz https://fb4kphoenix.org/
Nonprofit organization geared toward helping all kids ride into a happier, healthier childhood by providing bikes to those most in need.
– Major Taylor Phoenix Riders https://majortaylorphoenixriders.com/
Ride with Honor and Unity
– Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club https://pmbc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=0&club_id=943467
Non-profit social organization that leads regularly scheduled weekly bicycle rides and other special events, and promotes and provides venues for safe and legal bicycling, primarily in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area
– Phoenix Spokes People http://www.phoenixspokespeople.org/
Non-profit organization dedicated to making Phoenix a friendly, safe, and welcoming place to ride a bike.
– Recycle Your Bicycle https://www.facebook.com/recycleyourbicycle/
Program of the AZ Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents where we refurbished bikes for kids in foster care.
– Phxfold https://www.instagram.com/phxfold/?igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
A ride & hangout for folding bike cyclists
– The Rusty Spoke http://www.rustyspoke.org/
Provide space for DIY (Do It Yourself) bicycle repair and recycling, and to encourage bicycle awareness through education and outreach
– Uphill into the Wind https://www.uphillintothewind.org/about-us-2/
Loans bikes to people for charity rides
– Urban Phoenix Project https://www.urbanphoenixproject.org/
Working to create a more livable city where you can comfortably walk, bike, take transit, and enjoy quality urban spaces.
Pima County
– Pima Trails Association https://pimatrails.org/
Non-profit, volunteer trails advocacy organization composed of nonmotorized users: hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers and others working together to protect and preserve trails in Pima County.
– Power of the Pedal https://www.thepowerofthepedal.org/
To bring books and services by bicycle to people where they are, and to educate motorists and bicyclists about safety.
Prescott
– Bike Prescott https://bikeprescott.org/
Promoting Cycling, Safety and Community in Prescott
– Greater Prescott Outdoor Fund https://www.greaterprescottoutdoorsfund.org/
Contributing funding & volunteers to building trails, bike paths, benches, & parks so that everybody can recreate.
– Over The Hill Gang https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064845543926
Volunteer trail construction group affiliated with City and the Yavapai Trails Association, dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Prescott AZ area Trail System
– Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance (PMBA) https://prescottmtb.com/
Preserve, protect and promote mountain biking, trail access and diverse riding opportunities on Prescott area public lands through community education, advocacy, tourism and unified action.
– Prescott Alternative Transportation https://www.prescottbikeped.com/
Working for a bicycle and pedestrian friendly transportation system in Prescott, Arizona.
– Yavapai Trails Association https://www.yavapai-trails.org/
As an organization we are concerned not only with building and maintaining sustainable trails, we are partners in creating safe outdoor spaces for our citizens and visitors to enjoy.
Saddlebrook
– Saddlebrooke Cyclemasters http://saddlebrookecyclemasters.org/index.php
To cycle safely and responsibly for fitness, fun, and community service
San Tan
– San Tan Shredders https://santanshredders.com/
Mountain bike group that welcomes riders of all abilities. We believe the beauty of the San Tan Mountain trails should be open to everyone.
Scottsdale
– Blue Zones Communities Scottsdale https://bluezonesprojectscottsdale.com/
Making the healthy choice the easy choice for everyone in Scottsdale
Sedona
– Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund https://redrocktrailfund.org/
To gather donations toward the maintenance and enhancement of the non-motorized National Forest trails in and around Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek, and to educate and inform the public regarding their use and management.
Sierra Vista
– Cochise Bicycle Advocates https://www.facebook.com/groups/1031453970210848/
To promote bicycling for recreation and transportation and use advocacy and education to achieve a bicycle-friendly community.
– VeloVets Sierra Vista https://velovetssierravistaaz.org/
We are a growing group of 87 Strong Veterans on bicycles! We have many members with disabilities and support riders who all enjoy the physical challenge of riding!
Sun City
– Sun City Cycling Club http://www.suncitycycling.com/
Provide Sun City residents and neighbors an opportunity to enjoy the comradery of group bicycling and teach safe bicycling skills and techniques.
Sun City Oro Valley
– Vistoso Cyclists https://vistosocyclists.org/
The Club started over 30 years ago and quickly became a premier cycling club for Sun City Oro Valley residents.
Sun City West
– Sun City West Cyclists https://bicycle.scwclubs.com/
Enjoy a Healthy and Fun Bicycle Ride through Beautiful Sun City West
Superior
– Legends of Superior Trail https://superioraztrails.com/
Together with the Town of Superior, Tonto National Forest and the Arizona Trail Association, the LOST trail was built, it is the first Gateway Community Connector Trail connected to the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
Tempe
– ASU Bike Co-op https://www.asuusg.com/bike-co-op
Bicycle parts and maintenance for ASU students
– BABES Womens Ride https://www.facebook.com/groups/bikebabestempe/
A group social ride for women to get together to ride bicycles, hang out, and make friends.
– Bike Saviours Bicycle Collective https://www.bikesaviours.org/
Place for people to donate old bikes, fix their own bikes, and learn how to build bikes as well as bike safely.
– Tempe Bike Action Group https://www.biketempe.org
Group of enthusiasts working to make bicycling in Tempe more enjoyable
– Welcome to America Project https://www.wtap.org/
During the last 20 years, WTAP has continued to welcome recently arrived refugees. We create meaningful interactions and provide much-needed resources that empower our new neighbors to reach self-sufficiency and positively impact the community.
Tucson
– Beyond Bikes https://www.beyond-tucson.org/programs/beyond-bikes
Partners with schools and community partners to provide bike safety and skill development.
– BICAS (Bicycle Inter-Community Art & Salvage) https://bicas.org/
Love, Peace & Bicycle Grease (bicycle recycling and education)
– Cactus Cycling Club https://cactuscycling.org/
We continue to educate members on safe practices and health benefits while supporting other organizations that advocate cycling at the youth level.
– El Groupo https://www.elgrupocycling.org/
El Grupo empowers youth through bicycles. Through our afterschool programs, all youth regardless of socioeconomic background develop bike and life skills.
– Living Streets Alliance https://www.livingstreetsalliance.org/
Envision streets as living public spaces that connect people to places and to each other; a Tucson where people move through the city with dignity and ease, no matter who they are or how they get around.
– Perimeter Bicycling Association http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/welcome/
Nonprofit that produces bicycling events for community, charity and wellness.
– Southern Arizona Mountain Biking Association https://www.facebook.com/groups/492303150816416/
Community based organization of people with a passion for mountain biking! We love to explore the spectacular scenery and terrain of Southern Arizona by bike!
– Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists (SDMB) https://sonorandesertmountainbicyclists.wildapricot.org/
Non-profit organization devoted to the promotion of the sport of mountain bicycling and views the sport as a vehicle to promote low impact outdoor recreation, conservation, and mountain bicycling opportunities that are environmentally and socially responsible.
– Tucson Loop https://tucsonloop.org/
Volunteers whose purpose is to educate and promote The Tucson Loop – also known as The Huckleberry Loop – while interfacing with media, authorities and government officials.
– Tucson Off Road Cycling Advocates (TORCA) https://torca.org/
To preserve the tradition, condition, and etiquette of the trail; and to present novel trail opportunities in a sustainable and responsible manner.
– VeloVets Tucson https://www.usvetconnect.com/velo-vets
Through teamwork, strength and community, VeloVets aids in an experience that leads to a more active life through cycling while improving overall quality of life.
Verde Valley
– Yavapai Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089674741999
Bicycle advocates serving Yavapai County and the Verde Valley to create safe passage and interconnectivity for all styles of rider and all demographics of rider and to stay current on bicycle legislation and laws.
– Verde Valley Cyclist Coalition https://vvcc.us/
Advocate for Verde Valley cyclists by providing memorable, safe riding experiences while preserving and expanding biking access through partnerships.
– Wheel Fun https://wheelfun.org/
We strive to get young people off electronic devices and outdoors onto mountain bikes! We are honored to offer free programs and mountain bikes to a diverse range of socioeconomic backgrounds, races, and identities who would otherwise be unable to participate.
Yuma
– Bike Yuma https://www.facebook.com/BikeYumaAZ/
Source for information on cycling in the Yuma area and beyond
– Foothills Bicycle Club http://foothillsbicycleclub.org/
Loose association of active senior cyclists who spend the winter season in the Yuma area.
– Yuma Regional Bicycle Coalition http://yumarbc.org/
The mission of Yuma Region Bicycle Coalition (YRBC) is to promote safe and enjoyable bicycling for both transportation and recreation within Yuma County and its various municipalities.