50. More Kids on Bikes, Less Kids on Streets- with Alex Clark

About this episode

Zach Goulding interviews Alex Clark about the impact of cycling on youth in Washington DC and the importance of community engagement.

In this conversation, Zach Goulding interviews Alex Clark, a coach from Primeability, about the transformative power of cycling for youth in Washington DC. They discuss Alex's journey into teaching and coaching, the importance of getting kids involved in cycling, and the positive impact it has on their mental health and community engagement. Alex shares the challenges and successes of his program, including the bike bus initiative, and emphasizes the importance of representation in sports. The conversation highlights the need for safe spaces for youth and the role of cycling in fostering community and personal growth.

People in this episode

Host: Zach Goulding

Guest: Alex Clark

Topics covered

• cycling
• youth engagement
• mental health
• community
• coaching
• sports representation

Keywords

• cycling
• youth
• mental health
• community engagement
• coaching
• bike bus
• sports representation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Primeability

Places: Washington DC

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