GENERAL TEAM INFO
- Team HRJC is a coached cross country mountain bike cycling team program for riders from 11 to 18 years old (6th-12th grade in the fall of 2023). 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, 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 through our partners at Manic and Physio Room.
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TEAM HRJC DEVO (AGE 11-18)
Team HRJC DEVO is a coached mountain bike team for girls and boys ages 11-18 of all abilities. The focus is on skills, fitness, and fun with an introduction to racing.
Team HRJC DEVO is a coached mountain bike team for girls and boys ages 11-18 of all abilities. The focus is on skills, fitness, and fun with an introduction to racing.
- Age: 11-18 (6th through 12th grade in 2023)
- 2023 Winter Season Conditioning at Manic Training - Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm Jan 2-Mar 29 (13 weeks, 26 sessions)- $375
- $75 Discount for additional athletes in same family
- Info meeting Dec 19, 2022 @ 6:30pm at Manic Training
- Register at https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?k_business=122136&id_sale=1&k_id=2466201
- 2023 Spring Season - Mondays and Wednesdays in April & May
- Spring Season Apr 3-May 24 (8 weeks, 16 practices, race support)- $530
- Single Day Only Option (8 weeks, 8 practices, race support)- $265
- Two 2-hour practices per week Monday & Wednesday 4:30-6:30pm at locations around Highlands Ranch & Littleton. Race support at Rattler Racing events in April and May
- Pre-requisites: Comfortable riding dirt trails for 1.5+ hours with short rest breaks
- NEW!!! 2023 Enduro Program - Practices in May, June and July, Races in August
- HRJC has partnered with coach Dee Tidwell of Train To Ride to offer an Enduro training and racing program in 2023! Coach Dee is the "Head Coach - Enduro" for HRJC and will offer enduro skills practice sessions and race support at select Revolution Series Enduro Races this summer. HRJC will also hold in-person and virtual info sessions in early spring for you to learn more about this new program.
- Enduro Program 4 practices and race coaching at 2 races (entry fees extra) - $99
- Informational meeting recording here: Slides | Zoom meeting
- Practices: Four practices at 10am on May 27 @ Village Greens Park, June 10 @ Hidden Mesa, and June 24 & July 29 @ Floyd Hill
- Races: Revolution Enduro at Keystone on Aug 13th and Snowmass on Aug 19th / 20th.
- Pre-requisites: Comfortable riding downhill on rocky terrain with small drops
- Register HERE
- 2023 Summer Season - Monday and Wednesdays in June & July
- Age: 11-18 (6th through 12th grade)
- Summer Season June 5-July 26 (8 weeks, 16 practices, race support)-$530 ($50 early registration discount through Apr 30 = $480)
- Single Day Only Option (8 weeks, 8 practices, race support)- $265 ($25 early registration discount through Apr 30 = $240)
- Two 2-hour practices per week Monday & Wednesday 4:30-6:30pm. Practices take place at locations around Highlands Ranch & Littleton.
- Pre-requisites: Comfortable riding dirt trails for 1.5+ hours with short rest breaks
- Register HERE
- 2023 Fall Season- Monday, Wednesdays & Fridays August through October
- 6th-8th graders: August 7 - October 13
- Half Season Option available
- Register HERE
- 9th-12th graders: 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 will compete as part of the Highlands Ranch Junior Cycling High School League Club and attend HRJC club practices when possible.
- 2-hour practices per week Monday, Wednesday, and most Fridays from 4:30-6:30. Practices take place at locations around Highlands Ranch & Littleton.
- Pre-requisites: Comfortable riding dirt trails for 1.5+ hours with short rest breaks
- 6th-8th graders: August 7 - October 13