BIKES OVER BANG’N YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

“Bikes Bring Bonds”

A 10-Week Mentorship & Bike Life Workshop for Inner-City Youth

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Bikes Over Bang’n (BOB) is a community-based youth mentorship program using bike culture, storytelling, and life skills to help young people build confidence, discipline, and positive pathways away from violence, gangs, and risky behavior.

Led by founder Kortel “Korta-T” Autrey, this workshop-style program combines real-life experience, bike education, and mental wellness tools to empower youth to believe in themselves and their future.

WHO CAN JOIN

✔ Youth ages 8–17
✔ Inner-city & at-risk youth
✔ No prior bike experience required

PROGRAM DETAILS

📍 Location: Currently: Compton Ca through the partnership with @IplayILeadacademy
⏱ Schedule: 1 hour per week for 10 weeks, Start Date: 2/18/26
🧠 Focus Areas: Mentorship • Bike Skills • Mental Health • Leadership

🧠 MENTAL HEALTH INTEGRATION

Each session includes a short mental wellness segment, teaching youth how:
✔ Physical movement reduces stress
✔ Bikes can be a healthy coping tool
✔ Breathing, focus, and discipline build resilience

🎓 ALUMNI OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates are invited to join the Bikes Over Bang’n Alumni Network, with access to:
✔ Advanced group rides
✔ Leadership & volunteer roles
✔ Mentorship opportunities
✔ Exclusive workshops & events

WHY BIKES OVER BANG’N

Bikes Over Bang’n empowers youth to:
✔ Build confidence & self-worth
✔ Reduce exposure to violence & risky behavior
✔ Increase school engagement
✔ Develop discipline, teamwork, and leadership

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Kortel “Korta-T” Autrey founded Bikes Over Bang’n after using bike life to navigate his own path away from the streets of South Central/Watts. Through mentorship, exposure, and community, he now helps youth see a future beyond their environment.

If you believe in changing narratives.

If you believe bike life saves lives.

If you believe our youth deserve opportunity.

Here's how you can get involved:

  •   Donate to support program supplies and field trips

  •   Become a sponsor and partner with the movement by emailing us a bikesoverbangn@gmail.com

  •   Purchase Bikes Over Bang'n merchandise

  •   Share this program to spread the message

It's bigger than Bikes!

Interested in becoming a SPONSOR or want to Get Involved: email us at bikesoverbangn@gmail.com

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