Fall High School Mountain Bike Program
Grades 9-12; Coed
Program Info:
The Ciclismo Fall Mountain Bike Program is for high school athletes seeking mountain bike riding and racing experiences. While this program will run in tandem with the Colorado High School Cycling League, racing is not required. Our goal is to build a supportive and inclusive community around scholastic mountain bike athletes of all ability levels. We provide the highest quality coaching, more ride time with peers, and foster a supportive team environment to build skills for lifelong riding with friends.
If you are interested in participating in the League’s racing calendar, practicing & competing on behalf of the four main area high schools: Rocky Mountain, Fossil Ridge, Fort Collins, Poudre, or others in Northern Colorado*, this program is for you!
*Student athletes attending a high school other than four main area schools noted, such as Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, Wellington or others in the area, must race in conjunction with one of the four main area schools which is closest to their home address per league requirements.
Registration is officially open for the 2025 High School Program, and will close on June 16, 2025!
Program Schedule:
Fall session dates: August 5 - October 19, 2025
Three days per week: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (practice days or supported events)
Tuesday/Thursday practices: 5:15-7:00pm
Saturday practices: 9:00am-noon
Colorado High School Cycling League Race Schedule:
August 24th - Leadville
September 6th - Steamboat Springs
September 21st - Eagle
October 4th - Canon City
October 19th - State Championships, Glenwood Springs
Race Support Includes:
Coach support at the race
Tent with snacks and water
Warm-up and cool-down
Community Events
League & Event Requirements (for those racing):
You must register separately with the Colorado High School Cycling League and pay the applicable registration fee through them. To become a member of the league, the cost is $180.
Race entry fees, lodging and other costs are the responsibility of each athlete/family. Single races cost $80. The series race fee is $280 (4 race series).
Riders must:
Have motivation to mountain bike with group of friends/teammates, based on the noted mileage and climbing
Have a mountain bike with at least 26” wheels, gears and handbrakes. It is your responsibility to ensure your rider's bike is safe and operable prior to the start of the program.
Have a safe, properly fitted helmet, gloves, 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.
Number one rule, Be Respectful to yourself, the environment, to other trail users, their peers, and coaches at all times, including in areas where groups congregate before and after practice.
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!
More Info:
Program Cost: $1000.00 + processing fees per rider (payment plan available within registration; contact us if you need financial assistance)
All athletes receive a credit toward the Cuore team store to purchase a high school jersey and can optionally purchase other team kit items (order deadline is June 25)
We recommend all riders have both a jersey and fresh bib/shorts each season
Program size: 60 riders (before entering a waitlist)
Rocky Mountain, Fossil Ridge, Fort Collins, Poudre and any other high school athletes interested in joining are welcome!
We are authorized by Poudre School District to letter athletes for the four main high schools, following the Colorado High School Cycling League criteria.
Important Dates:
Registration deadline: June 16, 2025
All parent meeting tentatively scheduled for June 23
Please contact ciclismo@sendtown.org for questions.