Welcome Ashley Carlson, Youth Program Manager

Bike Utah’s BEST team is growing and changing, and we are so excited to welcome our newest Youth Program Manager, Ashley Carlson! 

Ashley is originally from Nebraska and excited to explore all the bike adventures that Utah has to offer. She is passionate about teaching others to ride and fix their own bikes, “I think it is so empowering to learn new skills, especially intimidating ones like these. I get especially excited about teaching women and girls mechanical skills, and supporting them in their learning.”

Ashley most recently worked as the program manager at the Bike Union in Nebraska, where she managed both a bike shop and coffee shop that trained underserved youth to gain skills as both bike mechanics and baristas. She prioritizes inclusion in her work, noting that, “I hope to make cycling more accessible to everyone by equipping people with the skills to ride safely and by being part of fostering an inclusive and open cycling community.” As Bike Utah’s Youth Program Manager, Ashley will work collaboratively with and oversee the success of the Youth Program team to implement all aspects of the Youth BEST Program across the state, helping to shape the future of cyclists in Utah.

When it comes to riding her own bike, Ashley loves all types of terrain, but gravel is her favorite. Her biggest bike adventure was taking her mountain bike to solo ride around the trails in Bentonville, Arkansas, and she hopes to bikepack the Kokopelli Trail while here in Utah. 

Please join us in welcoming Ashley to Bike Utah!