Many children learn to ride a bike. However, the older children get, the less time they spend on their bikes. Young people often prefer other means of transport and are also less likely to get on their bikes in their free time. BeCycling, the foundation for young Swiss cyclists, wants to counteract this trend.
From BMX to road cycling and mountain biking, BeCycling wants to encourage children and young people to get on their bikes more often and take up cycling in their free time.

The fact is that talented young people often remain undiscovered in today's system or they stop cycling because they can't find a suitable program. The BeCycling Foundation wants to support existing clubs and youth groups at regional level so that more Swiss people can find themselves in cycling. These projects and support programs are designed to train, promote and support talented athletes in the field of cycling so that they can make further progress and achieve success in their chosen sport. The principles of fairness, equality, solidarity and integration are taken into account in all projects.

The foundation is a non-profit organization. If any added value is nevertheless generated, this will be used to promote the purpose of the foundation.The Foundation Board is made up of Fabian Cancellara and Aline Trede as Co-Presidents, Luana Bergamin, Patrick Hunger and Thomas Peter from Swiss Cycling and David Loosli, Sports Director of the Tour de Suisse. Partnerships have already been concluded with ÖKK, the Tour de Suisse and Suplest. The foundation can draw on the expertise and administrative support of Swiss Cycling.

Fields of activity of the foundation

• Training for young talent: Suitable structures are needed to ensure that motivated and talented young people quickly find their way into cycling. Early promotion of young talent in the clubs is the cornerstone of all activities. The foundation wants to promote the regional networking of various offers and use and promote existing synergies.
Competitions: These are important as a training element, they are part of long-term development, provide experience and turn young athletes into professionals. They are also an important means of public relations. If cycling disappears from the public eye, this has far-reaching consequences for the athletes.Bases: In the training centers in the regions, young talents are supported and encouraged in their everyday training or are prepared for a professional career. Existing bases are to be supported and new bases are to be created to ensure that talent development works throughout Switzerland.Infrastructure: Pump tracks, bike parks and velodromes - a functioning cycling infrastructure is essential. In many cases, operators are faced with the challenge of maintaining their operations to cover costs without having to charge young athletes high costs.

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