Ride to Play: Bikes as Path to Youth Sports
For many children, bicycling is their first sport. Before leagues, tryouts, or scoreboards, the simple bicycle is the foundation for movement, confidence, and independence. Drawing on his own childhood, nearly 20 years at ESPN, and founding the Aspen Institute’s Sports and Society Program, Tom Farrey explores why biking is essential to expanding access to youth sports and fostering lifelong physical activity. From lessons the bike industry can take from other sports to emerging policy opportunities and best practices from Project Play's Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports and 63X30 initiative, Farrey lays out how we can engage schools, communities, and partners to ensure every child has a safe, joyful path to sports.
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Tom Farrey
Founder + Executive Director
The Aspen Institute’s Sports + Society Program