GENERAL TEAM INFO
- Team HRJC is a coached cross country mountain bike cycling team program for riders from 11 to 18 years old. The team is focused on having fun, improving cycling skills, building community, and growing through competition in a sport that can be done for life!
- While racing is not required, most riders will choose to race several times per year. Team HRJC will provide race support at some races each season to be determined each spring as races are confirmed. Team members may also go to other races with teammates or on their own throughout the season.
- All coaches are certified, HRJC trained, background checked, trained in Positive Coaching, First Aid, CPR, SafeSport and Concussions in order to work with youth and elite athletes.
- All Team HRJC riders receive a team jersey, free USA Cycling membership, and discounts from our sponsor partners. All race registration fees, travel, and personal equipment costs are not included in the team fees. All riders must have a mountain bike in good working order with disc brakes, tires suitable for the trail, a certified helmet, cycling gloves, and weather appropriate cycling clothing. We ride rain (snow?) or shine!
- Other non-cycling sport participation is encouraged so that athletes avoid single sport specialization burn-out and develop complimentary athletic abilities. School based team sports or Highlands Ranch Community Association sport classes and leagues are ideal. Strength training classes and stretching / yoga are also highly recommended.
TEAM HRJC PRograms
TEAM HRJC DEVO (AGE 11-14)
Team HRJC DEVO is a coached mountain bike team for girls and boys ages 11-14 of all abilities. The focus is on skills, fitness, and fun with an introduction to racing.
- Age: 11-14 (entering 6th through 8th grade in the fall of 2022)
- CLOSED - Spring Season March 28-May 25 (9 weeks, 18 2-hour practices, race support)- $525
- CLOSED - Single Day Only Option (9 weeks, 9 practices, race support)- $325
- NEW! Summer Season July 6 -July 27 (3 weeks, 7 practices, race support)- $250
- Single Day Only Option (3 weeks, 4 practices, race support)- $155
- Fall Season Aug 1 - Oct 19 (12 weeks, 24 2-hour practices)- $700
- Single Day Only Option (12 weeks, 12 practices, race support)- $430
- Two 2-hour practices per week, Monday / Wednesday 4:30-6:30pm. Practices take place at locations around the Highlands Ranch area and are listed in the Team App.
- Pre-requisites: Comfortable riding on grass and dirt trails for at least an hour with short rest breaks.
TEAM HRJC HP (Highschool Performance- Age 15-18)
Team HRJC HP is the coached high school mountain bike team. It’s designed for riders who are high school aged and want a skills based and fun cycling team experience. Racing is optional, but encouraged. The Team HRJC HP program is the perfect preparation for a strong Colorado League season.
- Age: 15-18 (entering 9th through 12th grade in the fall of 2022)
- Spring Season March 28-May 25 (9 weeks, 18 practices, race support)- $525
- Single Day Only Option (9 weeks, 9 practices, race support)- $325
- NEW! Summer Season July 6 -July 27 (3 weeks, 7 practices, race support)- $250
- Single Day Only Option (3 weeks, 4 practices, race support)- $155
- Two 2-hour practices per week in Spring and Summer, Monday / Wednesday 4:30-6:30pm. Practices take place at locations around the Highlands Ranch area and are listed in the Team App.
- Fall Season: August through October is the Colorado High School Cycling League season. Team HRJC HP riders in high school are expected to race for their school in the Colorado High School Mountain Bike League. If they go to a Highlands Ranch area high school, they should compete as part of the Highlands Ranch Junior Cycling High School League Club and attend HRJC club practices when possible.
- Pre-requisites: Comfortable riding dirt trails for two hours with short rest breaks.
OFF SEASON TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT • • •
Winter training is held at Manic Training in Highlands Ranch. Manic offers a team of professional coaches to get your moving with a blend of functional training, sweat and laughter. We worked with the coaching staff at Manic to develop a cyclist specific program for our athletes.
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