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our seasonThe Colorado High School mountain bike league is a fall sport. Typically, the season starts around the beginning of August, and goes through the end of October.
The GVYC team trains and travels together to 4 conference races and a state championship race. While racing is not mandatory, it is encouraged. The heart of the high school team is skill development embedded in a culture of fun camaraderie. All riders need to register with the Colorado League - see the "How to Join" page for details on signing up |
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RACES
While the team enjoys practicing together as one large group, we all race for our respective high schools on race day. It is a wonderful experience to be cheering on not only for your own school, but for your friends that race for a different school in the Grand Valley.
Each high school riders wears their own jersey in their school colors.
Racing is not mandatory but it is encouraged. Each race entry fee is $60 paid to the Colorado League. Races are held all over the sate of Colorado scheduled every other week beginning in late August.
Each high school riders wears their own jersey in their school colors.
Racing is not mandatory but it is encouraged. Each race entry fee is $60 paid to the Colorado League. Races are held all over the sate of Colorado scheduled every other week beginning in late August.
2018 Race Schedule
August 26 Frisco Bay Invitational Frisco
September 9 Cloud City Challenge Leadville
September 23 Chalk Creek Stampede Nathrop
October 6 Haymaker Classic- Conference Championship Eagle
Oct 21.21 State Championship Durango
August 26 Frisco Bay Invitational Frisco
September 9 Cloud City Challenge Leadville
September 23 Chalk Creek Stampede Nathrop
October 6 Haymaker Classic- Conference Championship Eagle
Oct 21.21 State Championship Durango
EQUIPMENT
Each rider is required to wear a helmet, sunglasses/eye protection, and needs a mountain bike in good working order. Team jerseys are required for races. Gloves are also highly recommended.
FEES
There are some distinct fees to pay to be "practice ready" for the high school season
$180 - GVYC team fee Covers the cost of the GVYC high school team.
$65 - League registration paid to the Colorado High School Cycling League
$60 - per-race entry fee, optional cost as racing is optional.
League and race fees are paid through the "PitZone" which we invite you to each season.
$40 - team jersey. Necessary if you plan on racing for your high school and it is pretty cool to have a jersey in your school colors!
More details on registering can be found on the "How to Join" page
$180 - GVYC team fee Covers the cost of the GVYC high school team.
$65 - League registration paid to the Colorado High School Cycling League
$60 - per-race entry fee, optional cost as racing is optional.
League and race fees are paid through the "PitZone" which we invite you to each season.
$40 - team jersey. Necessary if you plan on racing for your high school and it is pretty cool to have a jersey in your school colors!
More details on registering can be found on the "How to Join" page
COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS
We rely on a small army of dedicated adult volunteers for our coaches and ride leaders. At a minimum they have training from NICA on risk management and coaching philosophy, CDC concussion training, basic first aid, CPR, and passed a background check. Some of our volunteers have gone further in their coaches training and attended the Colorado League coaches summit and have Wilderness First Aid skills.
Many parents give back to the team throughout the season helping manage hectic race weekends or hosting team dinners. Several parents also serve on committees to help GVYC with long term goals. We couldn't do this without your support!!
Many parents give back to the team throughout the season helping manage hectic race weekends or hosting team dinners. Several parents also serve on committees to help GVYC with long term goals. We couldn't do this without your support!!