Make your plans to end Bike Month strong with a weekend at the Youth Bike Summit in Boston from May 30th - June 1st! The summit is open to both youth and adults and is dedicated to getting students involved in the future of transportation and bicycling options. For over 10 years, the Youth Bike Summit has been traveling around the U.S., and it's finally coming to Boston for the first time!

The Youth Bike Summit is an annual three-day event that convenes hundreds of leaders and advocates from across the country for workshops and group rides. This year’s summit is being co-hosted by the Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition and Bikes Not Bombs.

The 2025 summit will focus on “Biking and Beyond”, and discuss how young people are not only advocating for cycling, but also leading the charge for broader sustainable transportation solutions.

During the Youth Bike Summit, attendees should expect to break ice and make friends. Come ready to learn and connect with peers who share your interests on Saturday through mobile and in-school workshops until the evening. 

Currently planned youth-led workshops on the agenda for the weekend include:

• A tour of the Bikes Not Bombs hub in Jamaica Plain
• A mobile tour and history of Boston’s Southwest Corridor Park
• Intro to Bike Mechanics—learn the basics of keeping a bike in top shape
• Safe School Zones in Boston—exploring how young advocates are making streets safer
• Careers in Transportation—a look at job opportunities in biking and transit

For the last day, there will be a huge group ride in support of youth bicycling!

Scholarship Opportunity, thanks to Massachusetts Safe Routes to School

Attendees 24 and under are eligible to apply for a Youth Bike Summit scholarship through the Safe Routes To School (SRTS). The scholarship is first come first serve and open to 20 students and free admission to all three days of the event. The scholarship also includes at least 3 meals provided over the 3 days, access to the presentations and plenary, a bicycle for the annual bike ride, and access to all evening events. 

To get the scholarship, email [email protected] with the title "Safe Routes To School Student Scholarship" and a reason why you'd like to join the 2025 Youth Bike Summit. 

Registration and Lodging

Registration is now open! Youth tickets are $75 each, and adult tickets are $100 each for the weekend.

For those traveling to Boston, attendees have the option to stay in Emerson College dorms, providing a convenient and immersive summit experience.

Learn more at www.youthbikesummit.org

The 2025 Youth Bike Summit is made possible through partnerships with Emerson College, Roxbury Community College, Boston Children’s Hospital, HubLuv, the Lawson Valentine Foundation, and the League of American Bicyclists.