Asheville Youth Cycling - AYC

Asheville Youth Cycling (AYC) is a growing program focused on getting  kids on bikes and helping them develop skills, confidence, a love for  cycling, and race readiness. Our team currently centers on the North  Carolina Cyclocross (NCCX) series, a long-running and junior-friendly  race series that offers skills clinics, preseason events, and races  every fall. 

Cyclocross is an ideal entry point for young riders, with races held  on closed courses in parks and featuring a mix of terrain that builds  strong bike handling skills. As a team, we participate in NCCX clinics  and races, while also holding regular Sunday practices in Asheville that  are open to riders of all abilities ages 8–18. These practices are the  easiest way to get involved and a great place for new riders to get  started.

In 2025, AYC riders earned multiple podium finishes across the  season, including a 4th place overall finish in the Junior 9–10  division. But, more importantly, we’re building a supportive and  enthusiastic community around youth cycling.