FAQ's

​ How many riders and coaches are on the team:

• For the 2022 season, we had 43 riders and 10 coaches. 

• We want to expand that number!

 Who can join:

• Any high school student attending a DPS school. 

• In 2022 we had riders from Denver Online, DSA, DSST, East, George Washington, North, Northfield, and South

• Middle school students attending a DPS school may join but they need to speak to Coach Doug first. Note - middle school riders are not allowed to race in league races.

How long is the season:

• The season will start with a few weekend rides between April 15th and July 15th

• The official season practices will start on July 15th and will continue until the end of October

Do I have to race:

• Absolutely not. If you want to race (and be competitive at those races), we have the tools and coaches to support you and help you reach your goals. 

• However, we put an emphasis on riding bikes, having fun with our teammates, and building life-long outdoor enthusiasts.

How much does it cost:

• Our season dues are $300 

• $150 goes to the Colorado High School Mountain Bike league and $150 goes to East MTB

• Race fees are $70 per race or $240 if you buy the four race season pass

• Team scholarships are available for both dues and race fees if needed.

When do we practice:

• Monday and Wednesday evenings, usually starting at 5:00 or 5:30

• Practices are usually about two hours long and will cover 6-12 miles of trails 

  • Note - our practice groups are broken up based on fitness and skill level of the rider so that nobody is riding farther or harder than they are prepared for.

Where is practice:

• Weekday practices are at a variety of trails on the Front Range including Lair ‘o The Bear, Three Sisters, North Table, Green Mountain, Erie Bike Park, and the new Cherry Creek Bike Park.

• We also have “less official” rides on the weekends that tend to be a little further into the foothills at trails like Centennial Cone, Buffalo Creek, Trestle Bike Park in Winter Park

Are practices mandatory:

• No. We realize that our riders are busy people. As such, we have an open door policy that allows you to join when you can and not feel bad about it if you miss a practice or two. 

How do I get to practice and races:

• Parents are responsible for getting their rider to practice and races

• We suggest carpooling with other families to decrease the burden. Example: one family handles transportation on Monday and the other handles it on Wednesday.

• Other coaches and riders often have an open seat in their car and can offer rides to anyone that needs it.

Are the coaches certified:

• Yes - all coaches must complete a background check and safe sport protocol that includes concussion training.

• Most coaches also have Wilderness First Aid Training and carry first aid equipment on all rides, in addition to carrying walkie talkies so that coaches can stay in contact during practices.

What equipment do I need:

• A trail worthy bike and helmet

• However, if the rider does not have a trail worthy bike or helmet, the team has a number of race-ready bikes that can be checked-out (at no cost) and used for the duration of the season.