CCAP Hartford Rolling Anvils
CCAP Hartford Rolling Anvil Youth Cycling Club's core mission is to eliminate the barriers of economic status, racial prejudice, and preconceived notions of cycling, to make the benefits of cycling accessible to underrepresented youth in the Hartford area.
Team practices will take place primarily in Keney Park and on Hartford Riverfront trails. We occasionally ride on the open road, after each participant has reached a level of confidence and capability to ride in the pack. There will be trips to other riding locations, and transportation will be provided.
Equipment and scholarships are available to riders who qualify.
Learn riding skills • Work with a team • Guided rides • Racing
The CCAP Hartford Rolling Anvils Youth Cycling Club operates on a set of core principles
Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace and encourage new voices to consider themselves as stewards and contributors of the cycling community.
Fun and Hard Work: We encourage youth riders to build confidence and competence in activities through training.
Inspirational Leadership: We believe teams are more powerful than individuals, and emphasizes positive motivation and direct coaching to support team members in accomplishing goals.
Education and Advocacy: We endeavor to share knowledge, skills, and experiences to help youth overcome challenges.
What is a Rolling Anvil?
The Rolling Anvils was the name for a regiment of Buffalo Soldiers in 1896-1897 who were involved in a series of experimental expeditions, essentially bike packing rides, 126 miles, 500 miles and then a grand ride of 1900 miles from Missoula, Montana to St. Louis, Missouri. Their heavy-duty steel bikes and all of their gear came out to be close to 100 lbs and, because of this, they called themselves the Rolling Anvils.
