Fall Junior Cyclocross Program

Ages 8-18; Coed

Program Info:

For athletes of all skill levels who are interested in the cyclocross discipline to develop their skills and racing readiness. Designed to develop interest, technique and confidence through professionally coached sessions with peers in a supportive environment.

Cyclocross offers a great pathway to cycling participation and skill-building for all ages and abilities. Skill focus includes: cornering, starts, dismounting/mounting, barriers, stairs, running, sand, climbs, race simulation and more.

Program includes practices and team support at three USA Cycling-sanctioned race events. Athletes are encouraged to participate in additional regional and local races.

This Devo CX program is supported by USA Cycling’s inaugural Cyclocross Club Expansion Grant (press release) and led by a highly experienced coaching staff, including: Brannan Fix, Isabel Naschold, and Andy Clark.

Practice Schedule & Locations:

  • Weeknight Wednesday practices: October 15, 22, 29

  • Sunday practices: November 9 (November 23 TBD depending on State Championships date)

  • Weeknight practices to start at 4:30/5:00 PM and run 60-90 minutes; Weekend practice times TBD

  • Practices to be held at Rossborough Park, New Belgium Brewing’s Dirt Pile, or other Fort Collins locations

Supported Team Race Events:

  • November 1 & 2: Cross of the North

  • November 16: Boulder Cup (UCI) Day #2

  • Date TBD: November 22 or December 6: State Championships

Note: Junior men & women cyclocross racing categories are typically:

  • 9-10 (technically 8-9 years old based on age the following calendar year)

  • 11-12 (10-11 years old)

  • 13-14 (12-13 years old)

  • 15-16 (14-15 years old)

  • 17-18 (16-17 years old)

Riders must:

  • Have motivation to progress skills with teammates, with some interest in racing

  • Have a cyclocross, gravel or mountain bike (reach out if you are looking for a bike!). It is your responsibility to ensure your rider's bike is safe and operable prior to the start of the program. This is paramount to the safety and progression of all athletes.

  • Have a safe, properly fitted helmet, gloves, closed-toe shoes, eye protection and weather-appropriate clothing, including a raincoat and layers when appropriate + a way to carry these items as well as a spare tube, multi-tool and a pump or CO2.

  • Weather can be variable and it is critical that riders have proper gear or they will not be able to ride.

  • Be attentive & respectful to the environment, other trail users, their peers, and coaches at all times, including in areas where groups congregate before and after practice

  • Be ready to have fun with others on bikes, and otherwise!

  • Have a USA Cycling license to participate in team race events (a junior license is significantly discounted); Race entry fees are the responsibility of participants; Two of the three events are anticipated to be free for juniors

More Info:

  • Registration: Open

  • Program Cost: $175 + processing fees per rider

  • Program size: 30 riders (before entering a waitlist)

Please contact cyclocross@sendtown.org for questions.