TEAM MISSION
Provide all student athletes the opportunity to experience the joy and excitement of cross country (xc) mountain biking and cycling in general. Develop our student athletes with an understanding of the sport, sense of camaraderie and competition through fun and challenging cycling experiences.
Team Goals
Develop the skills and confidence necessary to achieve both competitive and non-competitive goals in a safe and enjoyable manner. Riders learn to ride smart and safe during practice and races. Encourage advanced riders to increase proficiency and earn top honors at races.
Cost and Equipment Needed
Participation Fee -Coaching Expenses, Rider Insurance and Team Registration Fee
The race fees will be paid directly by the students to NICA through their website (If they chose to race).
Equipment Required
· Mountain Bike-The bike must have gears and working front and rear breaks (Road, Cyclocross or BMX bikes are not allowed)
NOTE: The League has a fleet of bikes that can be loaned out. If you are in need of a bike please let me know. The objective is to ensure every rider that wants to experience mountain biking has a chance to do so.
· Helmet
Optional but strongly encouraged
· Cycling shorts
· Baggy or tight but with padding
· Cycling Shoes and clip-less pedals
· Gloves
· Eye protection
· Windbreaker and tights for cold weather
· Team jersey and shorts (will order before season starts) – Est. $100
NOTE: A jersey is required for the Race Team
2015 Race Schedule
Race #1 Sun. Sept. 13 Jail Trail, St. Cloud
Race #2 Sun. Sept. 20 Trail TBD, Austin, MN
Race #3 Sun. Oct. 4 Game Haven, Rochester
Race #4 Sun. Oct. 11 Cuyuna Lakes Trail, Cuyuna Lakes, MN
Race #5 Sun. Oct. 25 Mt. Kato, Mankato, MN
League website - http://www.minnesotamtb.org/
Team facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/BurnsvilleLakevilleMTBTeam
Please email Matt Horner with any questions at horn0156@umn.edu
Notice of the location and training plan for practices will be provided via email at the start of each week. The team facebook group is also available for updates on practice and race status as conditions are subject to change.