Terra Ciclismo

Founded on April 4, 2007, Associação Terra de Ciclismo (ATC) is a Brazilian nonprofit organization that uses sport, especially cycling, to support personal development and community well-being. Based in Ribeirão Preto, it runs programs for children, teenagers, aspiring athletes, and the wider public.

Its Pedalando para o Futuro cycling school teaches children aged 5 to 12 practical cycling skills alongside road safety, citizenship, and environmental awareness. Delivered in schools and community institutions, the program includes bicycles, classroom and riding instruction, learning materials, and supervised activities. The Terra de Ciclismo youth team supports cyclists aged 12 to 18 with coaching, equipment, and participation in official competitions, while helping young athletes develop discipline and teamwork.

ATC also organizes Pedala Ribeirão, a community cycling event featuring family activities, children’s cycling instruction, sports, cultural programming, and health checks. Other initiatives include Bicicleteca, which brings children’s literature and artistic performances to schools and public spaces, and events named Cãorrida e Cãominhada. Through these projects, the association promotes cycling, education, inclusion, and sustainable mobility.