ALKEK JUNIORS

About Our Program

Alkek Junior programs were created to inspire the next generation of track cyclists.

Youth Cycling League: Our free youth camps are aimed at kids aged 10 to 16.
Team Training: Low to no-cost training & support for all Juniors through college.

Kids who attend our camps develop their cycling, gain sense of accomplishment and pride from learning new skills while having FUN! Leading to increased confidence on and off the bike.

We are operated by the 501c3 Greater Houston Cycling Foundation (GHCF), funded by sponsors and private contributions and supported by our volunteers and parents.

Annual Junior Fundraiser Information

Youth Cycling League (YCL)

Follow in the pedal strokes of Lawson Craddock and get started at our youth cycling league. This intro to track racing is free for 10 to 16-year old's!

Camps are free for every rider, and Alkek provides the bicycles and other necessary equipment such as helmets.

Camps run during Spring and Summer breaks - 2025 dates:

Spring Break March 10th-12th
Summer - TBC

Check out Calendar for weather updates or changes to schedule.

Click here to Register

Eligibility: Children ages 10-16 who already know how to ride an ordinary bicycle are welcome to join. No racing or track bike experience is necessary!

Doc Bing Jr YCL Championships

Doc Bing Jr was instrumental in building and growing our Junior program so once a year we host our YCL track championships in his name!

YCL graduates get a chance to put their racing skills to the test in a fun evening celebrating our newest riders!

2025 Check out the LCYCL Standings and our race calendar>>

Keep Racing

All our regular race events offer junior categories and give junior riders the chance to build race experience and skill. Learn more about racing>>

GHCF Team Cycling Grants to support racing - click here for details

Youth & Junion Training

Our Youth and Juniors have access to free or low-cost training by 2022 USA Cycling Junior Coach of the year Carl Jones.

Training Days:

Thursday: 6:00-8:30pm
Saturdays: 9:00-11:00am
Plus: Junior Races at Tuesday Night Racing

Check out Calendar for weather updates or changes to schedule.

Junior rider sessions are a great opportunity to train with other riders and develop the fitness and skill you need to go as fast as possible!

Meet our team>>

Bikes and equipment

All our Youth and Junior regular riders are allocated a track bike to use at Alkek Velodrome, if they require one. We also collect kit donations including clothing, helmets and shoes which are allocated to riders on a needs and merit basis.

Click here to learn more about our track bikes.

Nationals & beyond

For kids who want to take their riding to the next level. We support them with training, equipment and where possible financial aid to travel to Nationals and beyond.

2023 Year in review>>

2024 Year in Review>>

Other Cycling

Alkek also supports juniors in all cycling disciplines including Road, MTB, Gravel, Cyclocross and Cycling eSports.

Learn more>>

Check out Calendar for local events, weather updates or changes to schedule.