NorCal 1st Team Meeting Handout
2001/2002 BHS CROSS-COUNTRY MOUNTAIN BIKING TEAM
Now in its fourth year, the BHS mountain bike team is technically a club, but we operate as a team, and the sport of mountain biking is quickly approaching the point where it can achieve official team status. The team rides and trains together for the fun of it and ultimately to gear up for competitive cross-country events we travel to all around Northern California.
The formation of this team makes many things possible: we learn skills more quickly, receive valuable coaching, and drive each other to achieve. We also get sponsorships and discounts, media attention, and can help each other out with the logistics of mountain bike racing – by carpooling to the races for example.
The team is a cross-country mountain bike team, a specific form of cycling which is set apart from road riding, downhill racing, dual slalom, trials, BMX, cyclo-cross, and track racing. Cross-country mountain biking includes the broadest range of skills and members often bring with them backgrounds from the other areas and/or branch out into them with great success. For the greater good of the team and high school racing, this team’s activities are focused upon preparing for and racing at cross-country mountain biking events only.
We hold our highest goal to be providing students that have the desire to mountain bike the coaching and camaraderie that will help them achieve both competitive and non-competitive cross-country goals in a safe and enjoyable manner. The clubs members include absolute beginners to experienced racers ranked high in the nation.
Race Season
The Fall is time for fun riding and getting into good shape, the serious athlete might include some weight lifting. More serious training should take place for all during the winter. We will be racing as a team from March until May. We will target 6 or 7 races as a team this year, including all of the Nor Cal High School Mountain Bike Racing Series.
Before you can ride with the Team
- Fill out the Sign-Up Form and Survey
- Get a physical- free physicals are available at the student health center in the portable by the track. This can take a while so make your appointment today! Bring proof of physical to Mr. Fritz.
- Get the release filled out and signed by your parents.
- Get your bike and equipment checked off by Mr. Fritz.
- Attend the safety and rules meeting.
Required Equipment
• Helmets are required at ALL time, if you are on the bike – the helmet is strapped and buckled to your head (or you will be sent home)
• Flashing red light
• Mountain bike (front suspension is highly recommended)
• Click in pedals are recommended for both safety and efficiency
• Gloves
• Eye protection
• Cycling Shorts (lycra or baggy)
• Jerseys are highly recommended and can be bought at Mikes's
Bikes for $45 - $50
• Wind breaker, leg warms, and arm warmers are also highly recommended for keeping warm when you come down the hills
Fall Team Meetings
Women: About every other Wednesday at lunch in P5. STARTING AT 12:30 .
Men: About every other Thursday at lunch in P5. STARTING AT 12:30 .
Parent Meeting
There will be an important parent informational meeting on Tuesday, October 9th at 7:30 PM. All parents are urged to attend.
Fall Ride Schedule
Tuesday: 4:00 PM BEGINNER/SPORT RIDE
Thursday: 4:00 PM BEGINNER/SPORT RIDE
Sunday: 10:00 PM SPORT RIDE
All new club members, regardless of experience, will be riding separately during the Fall after school rides (about one month). To enjoy full club privileges there will be minimal attendance requirements for all members. Minimal commitment policy will be discussed and decided by the club.
Websites
BHSRACING.COM is our official team web site.
NORCALHIGHRACING.ORG is the official Northern California league web site.
OUR SPONSORS: Our main sponsors are Cliff Bar and Mike’s Bikes. Discounts at Mike’s or other sponsor privileges are not available to new members until further notice. Do not solicit any companies, nor request for additional support, with out the consent of Mr. Fritz.