6 students. 6 Bikes.

12 States. 1 summer full of Learning Festivals.

This summer, six Stanford students will be biking and teaching across the country. From San Francisco to Washington, D.C., our goal is to encourage a love for learning in children and young adults through teaching, biking, and sharing our love for both.

We’ll be teaching workshops and learning festivals along our route that focus on introducing young students to topics outside of their standard curriculum. Our belief is that hands-on, exciting, project-based workshops are an effective way to teach practical skills and build relationships with young students. We’re especially motivated to reach those students who are underrepresented in post-secondary education in terms of race, gender, geographic region, or socioeconomic background. Our mission is rooted in the belief that education and getting outside can inspire students to defy stereotypes while developing a lifelong love for learning.

If this sounds interesting, amazing news!! Spokes 2024 is currently recruiting a team of inspired, adventure-seeking Stanford undergraduate, coterminal, and masters students hoping to make a difference this summer through Spokes 2025. Click below for information about how to apply to Stanford’s coolest student group and tradition! The application deadline is November 1st, 2024!

THE route

Last summer’s team biked from San Francisco, CA to Washington, D.C in 71 days, with stops and teaching in South Lake Tahoe, CA; Carson City, NV; Midway, UT; Cañon City, CO; Newton, KS; Kansas City, MO; Louisville, KY; and Blacksburg, VA, among other wonderful communities! Check back next spring for Spokes ‘25’s unique route!

support the project

If our mission excites you, please consider making a donation through our donation page! We deeply appreciate each and every contribution. All donations go towards purchasing food, lodging, equipment, and teaching supplies for the journey.