DID YOU KNOW THAT MOUNTAIN BIKING IS A HIGH SCHOOL SPORT??
Boys and Girls from the Highlands Ranch area high schools (Arma Dei Academy, Rock Canyon, Thunder Ridge, Mountain Vista, STEM, Highlands Ranch HS and Valor) make up the team. We even have a few folks who reside in this area but attend other schools/home school.
Both experienced and beginner riders are welcome. In fact, we have many riders who barely rode a bike at all before joining the team! Don’t be shy. Your skill level will increase tremendously after a few weeks of practice.
The team is affiliated with the Colorado High School League and each of the area high schools.
A great deal of information is on the high school league website: www.Coloradomtb.org. Please free free to email our team if you have specific questions after reading all the info below: scott@hrjc.bike.
Both experienced and beginner riders are welcome. In fact, we have many riders who barely rode a bike at all before joining the team! Don’t be shy. Your skill level will increase tremendously after a few weeks of practice.
The team is affiliated with the Colorado High School League and each of the area high schools.
A great deal of information is on the high school league website: www.Coloradomtb.org. Please free free to email our team if you have specific questions after reading all the info below: scott@hrjc.bike.
RACES
While the team enjoys practicing as one family under the HRJC logo, we all race for our respective high schools on race day. It is a wonderful experience to be cheering on not only for your own school, but for the other schools that are in close proximity to your own. Together, the Highlands Ranch Junior Cycling team comprises one of the larger groups at each race.
Each high school rider wears their own jersey and colors. Points are scored for each high school.
Races are not mandatory, though certainly encouraged. The fee for entry is $70 per race, or $240 for a 4 race season pass. The locations range all over Colorado and become a weekend event for your whole family. Races happen every other week in the fall, totaling four races, plus an additional 5th race for the State Championship (for qualifiers).
Race information and registration is available at https://coloradomtb.org/race-schedule/
2023 HRJC Race Schedule:
Each high school rider wears their own jersey and colors. Points are scored for each high school.
Races are not mandatory, though certainly encouraged. The fee for entry is $70 per race, or $240 for a 4 race season pass. The locations range all over Colorado and become a weekend event for your whole family. Races happen every other week in the fall, totaling four races, plus an additional 5th race for the State Championship (for qualifiers).
Race information and registration is available at https://coloradomtb.org/race-schedule/
2023 HRJC Race Schedule:
- Saturday, Aug 26 - Location TBA
- Sunday, Sept 10 - Location TBA
- Saturday, Sept 23 - Location TBA
- Sunday, Oct 8 - Location TBA
- -PLUS- Saturday & Sunday, October 21 & 22
COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
(qualification required to race, but all are encouraged to come!)
Glenwood Springs, CO
PRACTICES
The HRJC Colorado High School League Club practices on Mondays, Wednesdays and most Fridays beginning Aug 7, 2023 from 4:30-6:30pm. Practice locations vary around the Highlands Ranch area, but are predominantly begin from Mountain Vista and Rock Canyon High Schools. Practice locations are updated regularly in the Spond App (see below). The season ends with the Colorado League State Championships October 21-22 for those that qualify, but practices will continue for all HRJC riders through Championship week.
The HRJC Colorado High School League Club practices on Mondays, Wednesdays and most Fridays beginning Aug 7, 2023 from 4:30-6:30pm. Practice locations vary around the Highlands Ranch area, but are predominantly begin from Mountain Vista and Rock Canyon High Schools. Practice locations are updated regularly in the Spond App (see below). The season ends with the Colorado League State Championships October 21-22 for those that qualify, but practices will continue for all HRJC riders through Championship week.
EQUIPMENT
Each rider is required to wear a helmet and needs a mountain bike in good working order. Water and snacks are critical. Team jerseys for races are required and must be purchased separately. Gloves, cycling shoes and sunglasses are also highly recommended.
Do not let the state of your mountain bike deter you from joining the team!! You will see crazy $13k bikes, and you will see discount specials and hand-me-downs. Just get out and ride and you will quickly find that no one judges you for the age or wear of your bike (well, maybe if you are riding the $10k bike…then we’ll judge you if you don’t buy dinner for the team).
Each rider is required to wear a helmet and needs a mountain bike in good working order. Water and snacks are critical. Team jerseys for races are required and must be purchased separately. Gloves, cycling shoes and sunglasses are also highly recommended.
Do not let the state of your mountain bike deter you from joining the team!! You will see crazy $13k bikes, and you will see discount specials and hand-me-downs. Just get out and ride and you will quickly find that no one judges you for the age or wear of your bike (well, maybe if you are riding the $10k bike…then we’ll judge you if you don’t buy dinner for the team).
REGISTRATION AND FEES
There are a few separate steps to fully register for the fall High School program.
There are a few separate steps to fully register for the fall High School program.
Register for the HRJC High School TEAMComplete registration for the 2022 High School Season with HRJC using the button below.
Cost for the HRJC team is $250. Rock Canyon students must also pay for their club fee of $50 per student. The team fee covers the costs of our high school team registration and infrastructure such as team tents, trailer, equipment, and coach expenses. We are also lucky to be subsidized by some great sponsors, which keeps your costs lower than they might otherwise be. $250 |
register with the colorado high school mtb LeagueYou will need your credit card, health insurance information and the following passcodes to register your rider for their specific high school:
$150 |
Register for HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE RACESRace registration is also with the Colorado League. When you enter each of the four races during the season, you pay this $70 fee (4 race pass save $10 each race = $240), which adds your name to the racing roster for each race. You MUST register for a race 7 days in advance WITH THE COLORADO LEAGUE, or you will not be able to race! There is no onsite registration. We recommend registering now for all 4 races.
$70 / $240BUY YOUR TEAM JERSEYIf you plan on racing for your high school, you are required to wear your high school’s jersey. It’s also great to have a uniform that represents your school!
Jerseys will be delivered the week prior to the first high school race in late August. $58 |
COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS
This team is supported by an amazing set of volunteers and coaches, We couldn’t ask for better leaders for these kids, and their investment in each of their lives is immeasurable.
Our Ride Leaders are certified coaches that allow us to have a ratio of adult leaders to student riders hovering around 6-to-1, which is amazing. Three nights a week, a large group of parents saddle up and ride the trails with our student athletes, and develop a camaraderie with the team that is nothing short of magical.
Finally, each of the parents give back to the team throughout the season, through managing our hectic race days, hosting team dinners, bringing food for the team tent, etc. etc. etc. We couldn’t do it without the parents!
This team is supported by an amazing set of volunteers and coaches, We couldn’t ask for better leaders for these kids, and their investment in each of their lives is immeasurable.
Our Ride Leaders are certified coaches that allow us to have a ratio of adult leaders to student riders hovering around 6-to-1, which is amazing. Three nights a week, a large group of parents saddle up and ride the trails with our student athletes, and develop a camaraderie with the team that is nothing short of magical.
Finally, each of the parents give back to the team throughout the season, through managing our hectic race days, hosting team dinners, bringing food for the team tent, etc. etc. etc. We couldn’t do it without the parents!
COMMUNICATION - SPOND APP
One of the most important tools that we use as a team to communicate practice times, cancellations, races, gatherings, etc., is a free app called “Spond.” Both riders and parents must connect with us on Spond.
Please download the app to your phone and search for our club "HRJC" and request to join us!
One of the most important tools that we use as a team to communicate practice times, cancellations, races, gatherings, etc., is a free app called “Spond.” Both riders and parents must connect with us on Spond.
Please download the app to your phone and search for our club "HRJC" and request to join us!
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