Who We Are:

The National Brotherhood of Cyclists (NBC) was founded on March 29th 2008 by a group of grass roots cycling clubs from around the country made up of African American Cyclists. This group felt a national organization was needed to: promote a love of cycling, increase the sports diversity and decrease the health disparities that effect their community and other communities around the country by bring attention to the health benefits of cycling . The NBC is an association of affiliate cycling clubs. Membership and access to our online community is supported by these clubs. The National Brotherhood of Cyclists is open to anyone regardless of race, color, ethnic origin, religion, sex, national origin, age, or handicap.

Our Mission: 

First and foremost to create a network of people and resources that promote an appreciation of cycling and its beneficial impact on health issues affecting those communities disproportianatly affected by health disparities. Second to identify, develop and support athletes who will compete in domestic and international cycling competitions for the purposes of bring about more diversity in the sport of cycling  

Our Purpose:  

The National Brotherhood of Cyclist serves a strategic purpose in the community:

(a) To promote an appreciation and love of cycling and to foster camaraderie among all cyclist regardless of age, race, creed, or gender.

(b) To promote the beneficial impact cycling has on fitness and health concerns affecting those communities disproportionately affected by health issues.

(c) To identify, support, and assist in the development of young armature athletes who will compete in domestic and international cycling competitions for the purposes of bring about more diversity in the sport of cycling and reaching the associations goals for the year

(d) To organize/sponsor annual cycling events for the purpose of supporting the organizations defined goals for the year.

(e) To promote local, national and international cycling trips.

(f) To serve as a clearinghouse for cycling safety, training, and technical information