Cycling, in all its forms, has a way of transcending geography and culture. Prime Ability, a bike-based nonprofit in Washington, D.C., is dedicated to empowering BIPOC youth through the transformative power of cycling.

Prime Ability Founder Alex Clark is a passionate cyclist and a health and physical education teacher at Dunbar high school, in Washington, DC. Through Prime Ability, Clark established DC's pioneering youth cycling team of color.  

He sees cycling as a vehicle for education and exploration; a chance to learn about the city's history and see it in a different light; and an opportunity to cultivate a passion for cycling among the BIPOC community.

In this episode, Clark shares what inspired him to start Prime Ability, and how cycling has impacted his teaching—and his life. He speaks to the importance of getting more students of color and students from underserved communities into mountain biking, road racing or any facet of cycling. 

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This episode was made possible by YETI CYCLES.

Presented by Mountain Flyer Magazine