BIDDEFORD — The Community Bicycle Center has received a $6,000 grant from the United Way of York County.

The one-year grant is geared to build life skills in youth through bicycles and bicycling experiences.

The center currently offers afterschool and out-of-school programs, including drop-in bike maintenance, a girls-only riding group, seasonal mountain bike and road races, using bicycle parts to create art and formal bike repair training groups.

The United Way of York County was able to invest in 78 community programs, serving children, youth, adults and families, throughout the county this year.

For more information on the programs offered at the Community Bicycle Center, visit www.communitybike.net.