Minnesota Cycling Center

What Minnesota Cycling Center does

Minnesota Cycling Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in Minneapolis to continue Minnesota's legacy of velodrome cycling following the 2019 closure of the state-owned NSC Velodrome. The organization operates STEAM-based youth education programs that integrate the physics of cycling with science, technology, engineering, and math instruction, delivered through after-school sessions in Minneapolis, Richfield, and St. Louis Park schools and through a Grass Track Summer Camp at Highland Park in St. Paul.

The organization's product surface spans planned core facilities (velodrome, BMX race track, skate park, sports courts, bicycle commuter center, restaurant/event center, fitness center) and active programming (STEAM curriculum, ABCs – The Science of Cycling after-school program, USA Cycling-sanctioned Grass Track Summer Camp). Programs are delivered free of charge with a suggested $20 donation for summer camp. There is no proprietary software or technology stack; the offering is fundamentally physical infrastructure combined with educational curriculum.

Revenue derives entirely from donations, contributions, and structured fundraising campaigns targeting community members, cycling enthusiasts, and legislators to support facility construction and youth programming expansion. The go-to-market approach is community-led and event-driven, relying on volunteer ambassadors, school partnerships, and grassroots outreach at Twin Cities events. The organization is governed by a working board of directors with advisory support and operates with 1-10 employees, with the planned velodrome facility not yet constructed as of the available data.

Name

Minnesota Cycling Center

Legal name

Minnesota Cycling Center

Website

https://mncyclingcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Minnesota Cycling Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that operates youth STEAM education programs through cycling and is planning to build a new velodrome and multi-sport complex to succeed Minnesota's former state-owned velodrome. It serves Twin Cities youth, junior and adult racers, and the broader cycling community via free after-school and summer camp programming funded by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the primary revenue stream is donations from individuals, community members, and supporters. Donations are solicited through the website to support facility construction and STEAM academic program expansion.
2. Fundraising Campaigns: Structured fundraising campaigns targeting community members, cycling enthusiasts, and legislators to support the organization's goals of building a new velodrome facility and expanding youth programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Minnesota Cycling Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that develops and delivers youth cycling and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Athletics, Math) educational programs, including after-school STEM classes in Minneapolis, Richfield, and St. Louis Park schools, plus a seasonal Grass Track Summer Camp for junior and adult racers aged 12+. It is also planning to build and operate a velodrome-centered multi-sport complex (velodrome, BMX track, skate park, sports courts, bicycle commuter center, restaurant/event center, fitness center) as the next phase of track cycling development in Minnesota.

Product overview

The Minnesota Cycling Center is a planned 501(c)(3) non-profit velodrome and multi-sport complex in Minnesota. The facility will feature a velodrome as its centerpiece, along with supporting amenities including a BMX Race Track, Skate Park, Sports Courts, Bicycle Commuter Center, Restaurant/Event Center, and Fitness Center. The organization also offers youth programming centered on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Athletics, Math) education through cycling, including the ABCs – The Science of Cycling after-school program and Grass Track Summer Camp for junior and adult racers aged 12+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• S.T.E.A.M. Academic Curriculum Science, Technology, Engineering, Athletics, Math educational program combining fitness, fun and learning for youth in a supportive environment, utilizing the physics of cycling for real-world science education. Delivered through after-school programs for grades 1-6.
• Grass Track Summer Camp Seasonal grass track cycling clinic for junior and adult racers aged 12+, teaching track cycling fundamentals, pack riding strategy, and race tactics. Permitted and insured through USA Cycling. Free with suggested $20 donation.
• ABCs – The Science of Cycling After-school cycling and STEM instruction program delivered at schools in Minneapolis, Richfield, and St. Louis Park, featuring bike rides, classroom bike maintenance, and science education for grades 1-6.

Quantifiable outcome

• Academic success, physical health, and community leadership for youth participants
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• USA CyclingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Grass Track Summer Camp program is permitted and insured as a Camp through USA Cycling. This formal partnership provides organizational structure, insurance coverage, and national governing body recognition for the cycling programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• USA Cycling: U.S. national governing body for cycling that MN Cycling Center is already partnered with. Comparable as the larger institution setting standards, sanctioning events, and providing insurance for track cycling programs nationwide.
• League of American Bicyclists: National non-profit advocacy and education organization promoting cycling. Comparable as a broader U.S. cycling non-profit working on infrastructure, education, and community engagement rather than direct velodrome operations.
• PeopleForBikes: U.S. cycling industry coalition and non-profit supporting bike infrastructure and ridership. Comparable as a national non-profit working on the supply-side ecosystem that a community cycling center depends on.

Emerging players

• National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA): National non-profit governing interscholastic mountain biking leagues for middle and high school students. Comparable as a youth cycling education and development organization using sport-based programming, although focused on mountain biking rather than track.

Regional players

• Cascade Bicycle Club: Large regional non-profit in the Pacific Northwest offering cycling education, rides, and advocacy. Comparable as a regional non-profit delivering cycling education programs and community events for riders of all ages.

Direct peers

• Hellyer Park Velodrome: Public velodrome in San Jose, California, operated in partnership with a community cycling organization. Comparable as a velodrome venue offering racing and training programs to a local cycling community.
• Major Taylor Velodrome (Indianapolis): Community-operated velodrome in Indianapolis offering track cycling programs, lessons, and racing. Directly comparable as a U.S. velodrome venue with educational and competitive programming for riders of all ages.
• Marymoor Velodrome Association: Non-profit association that operates the Marymoor Velodrome in Redmond, Washington, hosting racing, training, and youth development programs. Comparable as a non-profit velodrome operator with similar volunteer-driven, donation-supported model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mncyclingcenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/mncyclingcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/minnesota-cycling-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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