FAQ's

No problem!  PWER's focus is to teach riders the skills they need to be safe and to have fun.  We welcome riders of all abilities and experience levels.

Yes!  Home schooled and private school students living within the ISD 833 school district are welcome join PWER.

We host a bike clinic every June to check out the bikes of our riders. If repairs are needed, you'll be referred to our sponsor bike shop to help you out.  Before every practice riders and coaches perform a limited bike check to look for any obvious issues.  If your bike is not the right size or in safe condition, coaches will let you know.  

We have a bike loaner program.  Numbers are limited so let us know right away if you want to borrow a bike for the season.  Email info@pwermtb.org or talk to a coach right away.

Our coaches go through extensive training before each season including skills training, CPR, first aid, and coaching training.  There is one coach to every 6 riders or two to every 8 riders.  Riders are taught how to ride safely and how to watch out for team-mates.  

If your rider meets the lettering qualifications in the handbook, they can earn a letter. 

Racing is only required for students who want to earn a high school letter, though we encourage all riders to try it at least once.

We offer a scholarship program to help offset the cost of registration.  Contact us at info@pwermtb.org to learn more.

Each rider needs to bring to every practice:

• Helmet

• Bike (loaner bikes are available!)

• Shoes

• Jersey or breathable shirt (not cotton)

• Bike shorts (preferred) or appropriate substitute

Strongly Recommended:

• • Gloves and Eye protection

  • Food and water

  • Bike tool

  • Tire Lever

  • Hand Pump

  • Spare Tube

Race days are fun events for team members and families.  Expect a festival-like atmosphere with tents, food trucks, and an abundance of riders.  Families and friends are encouraged to come and spend the day with the team!  Middle school races are on Saturdays and high school races on Sundays.  Families are asked to volunteer one race shift per season.  Details are found in the handbook.

Coaching, race volunteers, and booster club opportunities are great ways to be involved with PWER!  Let us know how you would like join the fun by emailing us at: info@pwermtb.org

Coaching is a wonderful way to be involved!  We need all levels of coaches to help keep our riders safe.  Our team covers the costs associated with coaching.  Let us know you are interested by emailing us at info@pwermtb.org.

We practice three evenings a week July - October.  Racing begins at the end of August and we participates in four race weekends plus State (subject to qualifying).