Team Information

Thank you for your interest in the Park, Woodbury, and East Ridge Composite (PWER) Mountain Bike Team 

Mission Statement:

Foster a lifelong pursuit of a healthy outdoor lifestyle by
providing challenge, competition, and fun during mountain bike athlete development.

The PWER Team is a cross-country mountain bike team for Middle and High School students from the South Washington County area. Cross-country is a specific form of cycling different from road riding, downhill racing, BMX, cyclo-cross, or track racing.  Cross-country requires a broad range of skills to ride up and down mountain bike trails. Team members will develop technical skills and improve their fitness through cross-country riding. Our team’s activities are focused on preparing for and racing at MCA-produced cross-country mountain biking events. 
We do not participate in “gravity” or downhill / enduro-style events. 

Why join the PWER Mountain Bike Team? When you ride with a team, riding and training are more fun! Our inclusive team focuses on improving our riding skills and fitness while achieving personal bests. As a team member, you will greatly improve your mountain biking skills in a supportive, enjoyable team environment. While racing is encouraged, riders are not required to race. We set individual and team goals and work collaboratively to attain these goals. The main goal of the coaching staff is to provide student-athletes with the support and camaraderie to help them achieve competitive success and personal development in a safe and enjoyable manner. Since its first year, 2019, PWER team members have had impressive race victories and many enjoyable riding experiences. We are proud that our team focuses on creating life-long cyclists in a fun, inclusive, and respectful environment.  

Please read through all of the requirements and important dates. If you are unsure about the commitments or requirements, please contact info@pwermtb.org. 

2025 Race Dates

Lake Rebecca, September 6-7

Gamehaven, September 20-21

Whitetail Ridge, September 27-28

Pine Valley, October 4-5

State Championship, Mount Kato October 11-12

All team members are required to:

• Returning riders:  Register via CCN (opens April 1)

• Get your bike and equipment checked off by one of the coaches - Bike check: June 18 - Information on TeamSnap

• Attend the team rules meeting and the team safety meeting 

• Accept your TeamSnap Invitation and update your profile picture!

New Riders:

• Registration opens April 20

• Join the waitlist and watch for an email regarding registration

2025 Practice Schedule:

• Registered riders can find the practice schedule on TeamSnap.

• Practice starts in July and ends in mid-October. We will meet every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 

• We often practice at Carver Park, Battle Creek, Lake Elmo, Salem Hills, White Tail Ridge, Kinnikinnick, Willow River

  • Washington County Park permits are required for vehicles entering any Washington County Parks

  • Wisconsin State Park passes are required for the Wisconsin practice locations 

Team Dues:

• 2025  PWER Team dues are $190 for each rider
**Team dues include safety and coach training costs, race food, fun team events, and safety and first aid supplies **

• MCA fee is $100

• All 4 (including State Final if qualified) races can be purchased at once for $150 (Superpass information below) or  $50 / race.  (The Superpass is well worth the value saved).  

  • • April 1 – May 15: $50 per race / $150 Superpass (unchanged from previous seasons)

    • May 16 – July 1: $55 per race / $160 Superpass

    • July 2 – August 1: $60 per race / $170 Superpass

•   We have scholarships available to offset the cost of the fees.  Please inquire at info@pwermtb.org to learn if your rider qualifies.

Learn more in the PWER Handbook

Websites:

• Team Website is: pwermtb.org

• League website: https://minnesotacycling.org/

Header photo by Angela Shield Photography