National Youth Bike Summit Builds the Movement for Better Biking

On June 14 through 16, more than 200 advocates attended the annual National Youth Bike Summit held at Muhlenberg College in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Youth attendees ranging in age from 13 to 24 years old participated in and presented at workshops and group rides.
Two attendees, Zoe F, 23, from Boston, and Lot M, 21, from Philadelphia — both members of the National Youth Bike Council — shared their reflections on the experience. Their answers have been lightly edited.