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Highlights for 2019
COMPETITION TEAMS Added Strength Training & TrainingPeaks to help monitor your entire season; separated XC and Enduro groups on Tuesdays.
DEVELOPMENT TEAMS Three squads of “Devo / Girls Devo / All-MTN Devo” for 10-weeks this spring and 3 or 4-week blocks this summer!
AFTER SCHOOL Miller Elem now on Tuesdays this spring; list of schools has some changes.
SUMMER YOUTH Complete overhaul of Summer Mini and Mighty Bikes into 2-day blocks rather than multi-week sessions.
SUMMER MTB CAMPS & CLINICS For Teens, NICA Racers, Youth Girls and more!
MEGA-RIDES Expanded our goals for these rides in 2019 and incorporated most of them directly into the programs with a few stand-alone options.
GIRLS RIDES Returning Coaches Susanna and Holly are stoked to ride with you and increase your opportunities!
GIVING BACK Older riders can volunteer as Intern Coaches with Youth and Devo; Families can connect by working our Bend Bike Swap, Bike Rodeos, Chainbreaker MTB Race and other events that help raise funds and awareness for the Academy
EVENTS We have several events to produce this year and we’ll need your help so check the box below for the details.
After reading the program information below you may:
Bend Endurance Academy promotes its programs via website, social media and articles in the local newspapers. This media release form allows BEA to take photos and videos of your child and use them in venues that promote our mission of “building endurance athletes who are able to accomplish their individual athletic goals while being committed to personal growth, teamwork and community responsibility.”
I, the undersigned, do hereby consent and agree that Bend Endurance Academy (BEA), its employees, or agents have the right to take photographs, videotape, or digital recordings of me during any of my program enrollment periods. BEA may use these in any and all media, now or hereafter known, and exclusively for the purpose of promoting the Academy as well as its partners and sponsors. I further consent that my name and identity may be revealed therein or by descriptive text or commentary.
I do hereby release to BEA, its agents, and employees all rights to exhibit this work in print and electronic form publicly or privately and to market and sell copies. I waive any rights, claims, or interest I may have to control the use of my identity or likeness in whatever media used.
I understand that there will be no financial or other remuneration for recording me, either for initial or subsequent transmission or playback.
I also understand that BEA is not responsible for any expense or liability incurred as a result of my participation in this recording, including medical expenses due to any sickness or injury incurred as a result.
Your consent is implied as a participant of any BEA program or activity.
Media Consent, Tuition & Payment Policies
Payment Policy Consent
As a nonprofit organization, the Bend Endurance Academy strives to make programs accessible for families in Central Oregon. Actual program costs are offset through fundraising efforts including corporate sponsorship, grants, and individual donations and we offer payment plans for tuition for most programs. Additionally, our website contains information about financial assistance and scholarship opportunities.
$200 and below:
Individual Programs costing $200 or less must each be paid in full at the time of enrollment.
Check, cash or credit cards accepted. If paying with cash or check, enrollment is pending until payment has been received in our office. If paying with check or cash, payment must be received within 7 days of sign up.
$201 and above:
Payment in full at the time of enrollment is always accepted.
Payment plans are available but must be approved before the enrollment is considered active. $200 is required at the time of program enrollment (credit card, check or cash). Initial payment of $200 must be received within 7 days of sign up if paying with cash or check.
A 7-day period is granted from the time of enrollment in order to make arrangements for payment plan or to contact Program Director about financial assistance information. Program enrollment is “Waitlisted” until $200 is paid and payment plan arrangements are made.
Refund Policy
A full refund will be issued if enrollment is canceled 14 days or more prior to the start of program.
No refund will be issued if enrollment is canceled 13 days or less prior to the start of program.
No refund will be issued if enrollment is cancelled after start of program.
If the organization cancels the program for reasons other than weather and/or natural disaster, the organization will provide full refund, credit, or donation option.
If the organization cancels an entire program due to weather (thunder, lightning, snow or rain situations causing unsafe activity or driving conditions, etc.) or natural disasters (fire, flood, etc.), a 50% refund is provided. This refund does not apply to cancelling specific program days due to weather or natural disaster.
Refund Policy for Camps and Trips
An 85% refund will be issued if a camp or trip enrollment is cancelled 14 days or more prior to the start of the camp or trip.
No refund will be issued if enrollment is canceled 13 days or less prior to the start of camp or trip.
Pro-Rate Policy
For late enrollments made after a program has begun a Program Director can approve a pro-rated amount.
Contact the Program Director prior to making your enrollment to receive a quote.
We do not pro-rate for absences.
Credit Policy
Account credit expires 18-months from date credit is issued.
Account credits cannot be transferred between accounts or donated to another account.
Credits are tracked through our internal system and are not viewable in the online enrollment system so check with a Program Director if you think you have a credit before making your next enrollment.
Payment Plan Policy
For enrollments totaling over $200 payment plans may be arranged through the Program Director and must be approved by Executive Director.
Minimum $200 deposit is required at time of enrollment either online or cash or check before your enrollment will become active.
Tuition must be paid in full by the first day of the final month of the program.
Payments can be made on a weekly or monthly basis.
Overdue balances:
Overdue balances must be paid in full before account holder can sign up for a new program.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding of our Payment Policies.
Tuition Assistance
The Bend Endurance Academy may award tuition assistance based on a consideration of the athlete’s financial need, commitment to the program and the availability of funds.
The tuition assistance fund is supported by individual donations and contributions from sponsors.
Enroll in all of the programs you would like participate in for this year and check out with deposit of minimum of $200 to make your enrollment active.
Send the completed form to the Executive Director, Sandy@bendenduranceacademy.org and she will contact you with further instructions.
Bend Endurance Academy Code of Conduct
Participation in the Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) is a privilege, not a right. While participating in any BEA activity, all BEA Athletes, Parents, Staff, Coaches and Volunteers must agree to conduct themselves according to BEA’s core values of Personal Growth, Community Responsibility, Team, Loyalty, Integrity, Respect, Perseverance, and Accountability and abide by the spirit and dictates of this Code of Conduct.
All participants must agree to comport themselves in a sportsmanlike manner, and are responsible for their actions while attending or participating in all BEA activities (including but not limited to camps, competitions, and projects).
Sportsmanlike conduct is defined as, but is not limited to:
Respect for each other, your Coaches, the general public, race officials and fellow competitors;
Respect for facilities, privileges and operating procedures, and of the trails, venue and environment;
Use of courtesy and good manners, acting responsibly and maturely, refraining from the use of profane or abusive language;
Minors shall abstain from all illegal or banned substances or drugs.
While participating in any BEA activity:
BEA participants shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate national , divisional, state and local governing bodies, the BEA Bylaws, and the BEA Code of Conduct. Our governing bodies include: USADA, USSA, PNSA, USA Cycling, OBRA, and USA Climbing.
BEA participants shall conduct themselves at all times and in all places as befits worthy representatives of the United States of America, BEA, their region, division, state or club and in accordance with the best traditions of national and international competition.
BEA participants are responsible for knowledge of and adherence to competition rules and procedures. Participants are also responsible for knowledge of and adherence to the rules and procedures of the BEA teams, camps or other projects when participating in such.
BEA participants shall maintain high standards of moral and ethical conduct, which includes self-control and responsible behavior, consideration for the physical and emotional well-being of others, courtesy and good manners.
BEA participants shall abide by BEA rules and procedures while traveling to and from and participating in official BEA activities.
BEA participants shall abstain from illegal and/or immoderate consumption of alcohol. Absolutely no consumption of alcohol is permitted for those individuals under the age of 21. Participants under 21 years of age shall not participate in gatherings involving consumption of alcohol unless it is an official BEA or event organizer function.
No BEA participants shall violate the customs, travel or currency regulations of a country while traveling with a BEA group or on a BEA ticket.
No BEA participant shall commit a criminal act.
No BEA participant shall engage in any conduct that could be perceived as harassment based upon gender, age, race, religion or disability.
BEA participants will avoid abusive language and disruptive behavior.
Failure to comply with any of the above provisions may lead to disciplinary action by the appropriate team or competition leader. Disciplinary action may include:
Removal from the team trip or training camp.
Suspension from training and/or competition.
Elimination of coaching, travel, and other benefits.
Forfeiture of participation in BEA activities
Participation Fees/Obligations:
BEA participants must have a current enrollment form, liability waiver and tuition paid in full or a payment plan established with the Executive Director to participate in any BEA activities. In the case that a BEA participant is removed from participation for violation of this code no refunds will be made. BEA is committed to principles of fairness, due process and equal opportunity.
Participants are entitled to be treated fairly and in compliance with BEA’s Bylaws, policies and procedures. Nothing in this Code shall be deemed to restrict the individual freedom of a BEA participant in matters not involving activities in which one could not be perceived as representing BEA. In choices of appearance, lifestyle, behavior and speech while not representing BEA, competitors shall have complete freedom, provided their statements and actions do not adversely affect the name and reputation of the BEA. However, in those events where one is representing or could be perceived as representing BEA, participants understand and agree to behave in a manner consistent with the best traditions of sportsmanship and BEA’s core values.
No signature is required on this document. Your consent is implied as a participant of any BEA program or activity.
Many factors influence which programs are best for your child.
Desire to Ride & Goals
Ask your child if he or she would like to participate in our programs.
We can only safely take riders who want to ride with our groups.
Individuals should have common goals to what the Coach / Team / Program can offer.
Age, Ability & Experience
Age limits do not define ABILITY. They keep Riders in appropriate social settings with their peers.
Please respect the age limits when you enroll.
Ability & Experience must be balanced with Knowledge & Progression so it’s better to start in a slower group or easier program to learn the basics. This fixes “gaps” in skills and promotes faster learning and means more fun!
Friends & Siblings
We encourage Riders to group-up with their friends if it is appropriate for the group and the chosen ride.
Our times and locations sometimes make it challenging to accommodate drop-off and pick up of siblings in different programs but we will try to make it work for you.
Which School You Attend
We offer certain programs to certain schools on specific days and we cannot usually accommodate riders from outside those offerings on those days because it makes logistics too complicated for everyone involved. Please respect this during enrollment, and contact us if you have questions about your school.
Your Equipment
Each program outlines the minimums or recommendations for bikes and gear — this is a huge safety concern for us if a Rider’s bike is either unsafe or not correct for the group for which you have enrolled, so please follow those guidelines and ask for assistance if needed.
We suggest taking your bike to a local bike shop for a check-up and tune before enrolling in our programs. Our safety checks can only make assessments — we cannot fix things.
Some loaner equipment is available: bikes, helmets, clothing, etc. Check with your Coaches for more info.
Our Devo and Comp Teams have access to GIANT Bicycles Grassroots Program and support from many local shops and supporters to help ease some of the financial load.
All program information is on this page, then you need to create an account, add your athlete profiles and proceed to the enrollment form.
The form will display start dates, number of remaining spots if there is a cap, pricing and you can add multiple athletes to multiple programs all in one session before checking out.
Choose + Waitlist if the program if full but you would like to be considered for a spot if we can add capacity or have a cancellation.
An example of the form is below so you can see what to expect:
How do you define Age & Ability?
“Absolute-Beginners” are those who need help getting started, or who are not comfortable on a bike — they require one-on-one attention from Coaches to remain safe; we offer Clinics and Bike Rodeos to help them get started.
“Beginners” are those who can ride, are ready to take on challenges, and can be mixed into a group-setting with appropriate ratios of riders-to-Coaches.
“Recreational” riders really enjoy riding and want to improve but aren’t immediately interested in advanced skills or racing.
“Intermediate” riders have more experience, might be more interested in pursuing a harder progression and might be convinced to ride more days per week or try a race.
“Advanced” riders have many years of experience and can start giving back to their teammates while they pursue their own goals.
Age vs Maturity: Minimum ages are set to create peer groups so while many younger riders can demonstrate good skills, they often need to remain with their peers instead of moving up too quickly.
How does the Wait List work?
Many programs have caps. This is so we can provide your child with the best experience for the resources we have.
The Enrollment Form shows how many spots are left.
If a program is FULL then you should register for the Cycling Wait List at the bottom of the page. We will update everyone on the wait list a week before the program begins.
We will not take payment unless your child is accepted into the program. Payment is always due on or before a child’s first day of practice.
How does Tuition work?
Payment is due at registration or on the first day of practice.
There is no “credit” for days that you miss.
Pro-rated tuition is only for late sign ups once a program has already begun.
Tuition Assistance is available for some programs. Email Bill@bendenduranceacademy.org to learn more.
Can I have a Make Up Day?
Most programs do not have make up days.
Riders are expected to show up on the days they’ve signed up to attend.
In some upper-level programs and summer youth we can allow make-up days if space is available. Limited to one make up per five weeks.
Only requests emailed with more than 2 days in advance will be considered, but it’s not guaranteed.
Riding Groups are created and adjusted on-the-fly based on a number of factors including attendance, terrain, weather, experience, ability, age and motivation of the participants.
By default, we begin with age and then adjust by friendships / ability / experience to make efficient groups.
Slow vs. Fast is not as big of a concern as many think. We’re riding to learn from each other and socialize, which means it’s usually easy to re-group and manage a ‘group speed’ that everyone can enjoy.
Most groups are formed with a 1:6 ratio of Coaches to Athletes.
Riders and parents must communicate with their Coaches about their desires, goals and aspirations in order for us to set forth proper pathways for their development, but it is the Coach’s final decision about who rides in which groups. Riding in a “slower group” is sometimes important for proper skill and personal development — it is not a penalty.
Riders must earn their progression by showing respect for their Coaches & peers while exhibiting dedication, motivation and improvement.
Is BEA a Racing / Elite Junior Program?
Our mission is to offer a full range of Youth & Junior Cycling Development tracks for Beginners to Advanced, Recreational Riders and Racers!
Racing is encouraged for those who are interested above age 12 but it’s always optional. Racing is hard; Riding bikes should be fun: Sometimes those are the same, sometimes they’re not.
We encourage friendly, respectful competitions within our programs and suggest junior-friendly events for riders to try as a natural part of a rider’s progression.
Racing in sanctioned (OBRA or USAC) races begins at age 9 or 10 depending on the discipline.
Academy Rules of the Trail
Be prepared: bring helmet, gloves, glasses, water, tube, tools & working bike
Say “Hello” to everyone
Ride in Control
Ride only open trails
Preserve the trail: no skidding, cutting corners or walking on jump faces
Stop at all junctions and trail crossings to re-group
Stay within sight of your group; don’t wander off into the woods
If you happen to lose the group, stay where you are and a coach will find you
Downhill Riders yield to Uphill Riders
Bikers yield to all other users like walkers and horses
Don’t scare people or animals
Scout all jumps / drops / black diamond features; only ride with Coach permission
Respect and help your teammates and coaches
Pads, full face helmet and neck brace strongly recommended for Enduro / DH / Bike Park training and racing
Vehicles & Driving
Respect the Driver, Coaches and your Teammates
Riders must sit facing forward
Keep all body parts inside the windows at all times
Inside voices
Leave no trace
Lost and found in front of Bus or in the office
Seat belts required in vans
Donations
The Academy is a 501c3 non-profit organization and we rely on sponsors and donors to keep our tuition costs affordable; and your donation may be tax deductible.
Consider making a donation to the Academy to help us further our mission of to promote healthy living through active, outdoor experiences.
Equipment donations are often valuable to our programs, too. You can do this two ways: donate directly to the Academy, or put your used outdoor gear on consignment under our account at The Gear Fix and we’ll receive 80% of the sale.
Volunteers
We produce or are affiliated with several events over the course of the year that rely on volunteers from BEA
Sometimes athletes are asked to help, while other times we need parents to step up.
Engaging in community activities helps the Academy and our families make a positive impact.
Mini Bikes includes 6-year olds only in the Summer. After School is age 7+. Age 5 and under are welcome at certain clinics or 1-day events listed further down this page.
2-Day Block format means riders attend two consecutive days in order to make progress every day!
Sign up for Beginner or Intermediate groups to create your progression over the Summer.
Consistency is critical so we will not have make-up days in the same way as the past, and we expect your rider both days in each block you’ve signed up for.
If you need to cancel or change please email Bill@bendenduranceacademy.org and be sure you read our Payment / Refund Policy above before you enroll.
NEW for 2019, we will have Girls Camps and Clinics for ages 8-11 so check those all out in “Summer MTB Camps” listed below!
Requirements:
Age 6, 7, 8 at start of program
Must know how to ride a bike off-road, no Absolute Beginners, but Beginners and Intermediate are welcome! See FAQ above for details of these terms.
The Rider must want to attend practice and ride in the group with their assigned Coach and Teammates
Equipment:
20″ Wheels or larger
Mountain Bike with 2-brakes, in safe working order required
Gears highly recommended; Singlespeeds should not have a coaster brake and should be a very light gear ratio
Click image below for more help:
Goals for Mini Bikers:
Teach safe group-riding, trail etiquette and personal skill to allow our group to enjoy a recreational mountain bike ride.
Explore new trails and make improvements on familiar ones.
Take lots of breaks, eat snacks and adventure together as a team!
2019 Summer Dates
Each block, is 2-consecutive days, either “Monday & Tuesday” or “Wednesday & Thursday” from 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM.
Beginner Mini Bikers Age 6-8: For riders NEW to BEA Cycling Programs do at least 1 of these before moving to Intermediate
June 17-18, Mon & Tue
July 10-11, Wed & Thur
July 29-30, Mon & Tue
Intermediate Mini Bikers Age 6-8: For returning BEA Riders who know they are ready for the Intermediate Group which will ride on bigger terrain
June 24-25, Mon & Tue
July 15-16, Mon & Tue
July 17-18, Wed & Thur
July 22-23, Mon & Tue
July 24-25, Wed & Thur
August 19-20, Mon & Tue
August 21-22 Wed & Thur
Everyone is welcome to attend any or all of the AllRides!
AllRide #1 on Friday July 5
AllRide #2 on Friday August 2
AllRide #3 on Friday August 23
Daily Schedule
Check-in at Pacific Crest Middle School from 8:15 – 8:30 AM
Bus leaves by 8:45 AM
Returns to PCMS by 12:15 PM
Other Information
Bring a snack and water: it’s a long session for these young riders so we take breaks to refuel.
You will receive confirmation emails at enrollment and then ahead of the program start to make sure you have all of the information you need.
Please watch the video and read all of the great info in the “FAQ” and other info boxes above, especially for new families.
Tuition:
One Block is 2-Days of Consecutive Riding
$90 for Any “Mon & Tue” or “Wed & Thur” Block
1-Day Clinics TBD
Includes a BEA Cycling T-shirt
BONUS: AllRides 1, 2, 3 are included for any BEA Rider to attend!
Beginner Mighty Bikes is offered 3 times, while Intermediate Mighty Bikes is offered Twice Every Week All Summer!
2-Day Block format means riders attend two consecutive days in order to make progress every day!
Sign up for Beginner or Intermediate groups to create your progression over the Summer.
Consistency is critical so we will not have make-up days in the same way as the past, and we expect your rider both days in each block you’ve signed up for.
If you need to cancel or change please email Bill@bendenduranceacademy.org and be sure you read our Payment / Refund Policy above before you enroll.
NEW for 2019, we will have Girls Camps and Clinics for ages 8-11 and Teen MTB Skills Camps and Clinics for ages 12-16 so check those all out in “Summer MTB Camps” listed below!
Requirements:
Age 9 – 11 at start of program.
Must know how to ride a bike off-road. No Absolute Beginners, but Beginners and Intermediate are welcome! See FAQ above for details of these terms.
The Rider must want to attend practice and ride in the group with their assigned Coach and Teammates
Equipment:
24″ Wheels or Larger. Most Mighty Bikers are on 26″ or 27.5″, some 29″
Geared Mountain Bike with 2-brakes, in safe working order required
No singlespeeds, BMX, Cyclocross or Hybrid Bikes
Tips for Mighty Biker Equipment:
“Get the largest wheel-sized bike that fits your Rider to increase stability, safety and increase the fun!”
“Bikes older than 8-10 years have very different geometry and can present problems for their progression of skills.”
“Buy the lightest bike you can afford, and whether used or new from a local bike shop, make sure you test-ride it.”
“Rigid Bikes are not recommended for our program, so they should have front suspension fork that actually works, or full suspension.”
Goals for Mighty Bikers:
Teach safe group-riding, trail etiquette and personal skill to allow our group to enjoy a recreational mountain bike ride.
Explore new trails and make improvements on familiar ones.
Balance skills progression with fitness development so that rides are appropriately challenging for each group.
Intermediate groups will ride more diverse trails and explore bigger terrain — these are XC or cross-country rides so pedaling is always required.
2019 Summer Dates
Each block, is 2-consecutive days, either “Monday & Tuesday” or “Wednesday & Thursday” from 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM.
Beginner Mighty Bikers Age 9-11: For riders NEW to BEA Cycling Programs do at least 1 of these before moving to Intermediate
June 19-20, Wed & Thur
July 8-9, Mon & Tue
July 31 – August 1, Wed & Thur
Intermediate Mighty Bikers Age 9-11: For returning BEA Riders who know they are ready for the Intermediate Group which will ride on bigger terrain
Offered Every “Monday & Tuesday” and “Wednesday & Thursday” for 10 weeks from June 17 through August 22.
Sign up for as many 2-day blocks as you want!
Next level is to try the Teen Camps or Development Team Rides, talk to your Coaches to learn what might be best for you.
Everyone is welcome to attend any or all of the AllRides!
AllRide #1 on Friday July 5
AllRide #2 on Friday August 2
AllRide #3 on Friday August 23
Daily Schedule
Check-in at Pacific Crest Middle School from 8:15 – 8:30 AM
Bus leaves by 8:45 AM
Returns to PCMS by 12:15 PM
Other Information
No make up days. If you need to change a registration or have questions about refunds check our payment policy.
Bring snacks and water: it’s a long session for these young riders so we take breaks to refuel.
You will receive confirmation emails at enrollment and then ahead of the program start to make sure you have all of the information you need.
Please watch the video and read all of the great info in the “FAQ” and other info boxes above, especially for new families.
Tuition:
One Block is 2-Days of Consecutive Riding
$90 for Any “Mon & Tue” or “Wed & Thur” Block
1-Day Clinics TBD
Includes a BEA Cycling T-shirt
BONUS: AllRides 1, 2, 3 are included for any BEA Rider to attend!
Camps & Clinics are stand-alone events that we use to help new Riders meet the Teams, or Riders from outside Bend to join us for some skills, or for current Riders who want to focus on a particular skill. These are usually not long trail rides, but rather packed with info, tips, drills and skills. Clinics are usually 1-day, Camps are multi-day.
Summer Teen Mountain Bike Camps Ages 12-16
For Beginner Racers, Intermediate Riders or those racing NICA this fall, these co-ed skills-based camps will quickly enhance your skills and get you riding with some great trails with your friends! Similar in goals and structure to our Devo programs but condensed into 1 or 2-days for those who cannot commit to 3 or 4-week blocks but want to experience riding with our awesome Coaches in Bend.
2-Day Teen MTB Camp 1: Wednesday and Thursday, June 26 – 27
1-Day Teen MTB Clinic: Wednesday July 3
2-Day Teen MTB Camp 2: Monday and Tuesday, August 5 – 6
2-Day Teen MTB Camp 3: Wednesday and Thursday, August 7 – 8
Requirements
No Absolute-Beginners: Must have previous trail riding experience; comfortable riding uphill and downhill for more than 90 minutes.
Bicycles: Generally most XC / Trail / All-Mountain Mountain Bikes with gears and 26″ Wheels or larger work for these rides. No singlespeeds, coaster brakes, BMX or Cyclocross bikes.
Age 12 – 16
Bring a snack, water, proper riding gear and clothing for trail-riding
Daily Schedule: We pick up at school in our van.
8:45 – 9:00 Meet at our Office for bike check, paperwork and overview
9:30 load bikes and head out to the trails
Return to Office 12:15 – 12:30
Capped at 12 Riders
Final details will be emailed to you once you’re enrolled
Summer Youth Girls Mountain Bike Camps Ages 8 – 11
For Girls who want to ride together with female Coaches, these camps are similar to our Mighty Bikes or Devo programs, but are offered for those who cannot commit to our other programs but want to experience riding with our Coaches in Bend.
2-Day GIRLS MTB Camp 1:Monday and Tuesday, July 1 – 2
1-Day GIRLS MTB Clinic: Wednesday July 3
2-Day GIRLS MTB Camp 2: Monday and Tuesday, August 12 – 13
2-Day GIRLS MTB Camp 3: Wednesday and Thursday, August 14 – 15
Requirements
No Absolute-Beginners: Must have previous trail riding experience; comfortable riding uphill and downhill for more than 90 minutes.
Bicycles: Generally most XC / Trail / All-Mountain Mountain Bikes with gears and 26″ Wheels or larger work for these rides. No singlespeeds, coaster brakes, BMX or Cyclocross bikes.
Age 8 – 11
Bring a snack, water, proper riding gear and clothing for trail-riding
Daily Schedule: We pick up at school in our van.
8:45 – 9:00 Meet at our Office for bike check, paperwork and overview
9:30 load bikes and head out to the trails
Return to Office 12:15 – 12:30
Capped at 12 Riders
Final details will be emailed to you once you’re enrolled
Miller Elementary has moved to Tuesdays for increased riding time!
Juniper, Bear Creek, Pine Ridge and Elk Meadow on Mondays. No practice Memorial Day 5/27/19. Price is reduced.
Amity, Westside, Highland and High Lakes on Wednesdays.
Montessori Center of Bend on Thursdays. See our Schools Page for for full details.
Improved the coach-to-rider ratio.
Requirements:
Age 7+ at start of program and attends the school offered for that day
Must know how to ride a bike off-road, no Absolute Beginners, but Beginners and Intermediate are welcome! See FAQ above for details of these terms.
The Rider must want to attend practice and ride in the group with their assigned Coach and Teammates
Equipment Depends on Age / Height:
For ages 7 and 8 we recommend 20″ Wheels or larger; For age 9+ we recommend minimum 24″ or 26″ wheels.
Mountain Bike with 2-brakes, in safe working order required
Gears highly recommended for ages 7-8. Gears required for age 9+.
Singlespeeds should not have a coaster brake and should be a very light gear ratio
Click image below for more help regarding bikes for kids 6-8 years old:
Goals for Elementary After School:
Teach safe group-riding, trail etiquette and personal skill to allow our group to enjoy a recreational mountain bike ride.
Explore new trails and make improvements on familiar ones.
Break into groups by age / ability and friendships so we can maximize our learning, riding and social time to enjoy being outside together after school.
Gain fitness and confidence so our Youth want to ride more!
2019 Spring Dates: May 6 to June 6, 2019, 5-Weeks
Each program is five weeks, one day per week. Transportation is included from schools to trailheads. Final pick up times and full program details are emailed before the program begins.
Monday East Side Elementary: Pick up at school, go ride and return to our Office.
May 6 to June 3, 2019 except no practice 5/27/19 for Memorial Day
Van 1 pick up at Juniper 3:30 & Bear Creek 3:40
Van 2 picks up at Elk Meadow 3:30 & Pine Ridge 3:40
Pick up at our Office 6:00-6:15 PM
Tuesday Miller Elementary: Miller is so close to the trails that we have moved it to Tuesday so we can ride more!
May 7 to June 4, 2019
Ride from Miller Elem or transport out in a van as needed at 3:30 PM
Pick up at Athletic Club of Bend at 5:45-6:00 PM
Wednesday West Side Elementary: Up to 3 vans for pick up from school.
May 8 to June 5, 2019
Van 1 pick up at Amity Creek 2:00
Van 2 pick up at Highland 2:00 & Westside 2:10
Van 3 pick up at High Lakes 2:00
Pick up at Athletic Club of Bend between 5:00-5:15 PM
Thursday Montessori Center of Bend: see our Schools page for more details!
Everyone is welcome to attend any or all of the AllRides!
AllRide #1 on Friday July 5
AllRide #2 on Friday August 2
AllRide #3 on Friday August 23
Other Information
Bring snacks and water: it’s a long session for these young riders so we take breaks to refuel.
You will receive confirmation emails at enrollment and then ahead of the program start to make sure you have all of the information you need.
Please watch the video and read all of the great info in the “FAQ” and other info boxes above, especially for new families.
Tuition:
Five-Week Spring After School Elementary Programs
$165, except $135 for Monday Elem
Includes a BEA Cycling T-shirt
BONUS: AllRides 1, 2, 3 are included for any BEA Rider to attend!
Any Middle School or High School Rider is encouraged to join our Spring or Summer Devo Groups, which are listed in the box below this.
Our “JR Development MTB Team” is the best place for most riders who are not racing, and we can work to ensure you find the correct group and will pro-rate any late-starts for the Spring if you decide to join after the official start date.
However, we will continue to offer a van to pick up Riders from REALMS and Cascades Academy for five TUESDAYS this Spring! Because they get out later and are further away, we will send 1 van to combine these riders for a recreational MTB Ride after school separate from the Devo groups.
1. Tuesday REALMS & Cascades Academy Middle School MTB
Goals for Tuesday Middle School After School:
Teach safe group-riding, trail etiquette and personal skill to allow our group to enjoy a recreational mountain bike ride together.
Ride a variety of trails to learn new places, make improvements on familiar trails and get some great tips from our Coaches for a better riding experience.
Requirements
No Absolute-Beginners: Must have previous trail riding experience; comfortable riding uphill and downhill for more than 90 minutes.
Bicycles: Generally most XC / Trail / All-Mountain Mountain Bikes with gears and 26″ Wheels or larger work for these rides. No singlespeeds, coaster brakes, BMX or Cyclocross bikes.
Age 11 or older by the program start date and
Grades 5 – 8 and
Must attend REALMS or Cascades Academy
Daily Schedule: We pick up at school in our van.
REALMS 3:10 PM
Cascades Academy 3:20 PM
Capped at 12 Riders
Spring 2019
Five Tuesdays
May 7 – June 4
Return to our Office at 6:15 PM
Final pick up times and meeting places will be emailed before starting.
Tuition:
$165
Enroll under “Middle School Tue Spring” and choose REALMS or CACO in the options
Junior Development Mountain Bike Team (aka “Devo”)
DEVO & COMP TEAM MEETING #2:
April 3, Wednesday 6:00 – 6:45 PM at BEA OFFICE All Riders and Parents Welcome!
Those riding on Wednesday will return early from back to Skyliner Field so that you can either pick up or ride home from there, or they will come back to the Office in the van to attend the meeting and you can pick them up at 6:45.
Changes for 2019:
Devo is growing so we now have three squads for Riders to mix and mingle for better progression:
JR Development Team: our default all-together co-ed team for Spring and Summer balancing fundamental skills with fitness and fun!
All-Mountain Development Team: one day a week more specific ride to prepare for bigger, steeper, more technical terrain
Girls JR Development Team: our goal is to have a female coach every day, but then we will have Girls-specific coaching, groups and opportunities over the course of the season!
Devo Spring is 10-weeks either 1-day or 2-days midweek from April through June and new riders may join at certain times with Coach’s discretion. Some optional weekend rides.
Spring Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be combined with Comp Team for transport out to trails on our Bus! This also allows some cross-over to try mixing groups when Coaches agree.
Devo Summer is modular to allow for more flexibility: 3 or 4-week blocks each culminate with a MegaRide in addition to the AllRides. Do 1 or all 3 blocks!
Summer Afternoon Devo! A new ride time for those who prefer the afternoon.
Devo vs Comp: Devo is NOT only a feeder for the Competition Teams, riders are welcome to keep working with these Coaches and riding with these groups until they finish high school. The dividing line is “If you want to train for racing then try the Comp Team.” And some riders do 1-day of Comp with 2-days of Devo to manage their availability, fitness and riding goals.
NEW for 2019, we will have Girls Camps and Clinics for ages 8-11 and Teen MTB Skills Camps and Clinics for ages 12-16 so check those all out in “Summer MTB Camps” listed above!
Main Requirements
No Absolute-Beginners: must have some trail riding experience and must begin the program when specified, or if joining late we must coordinate your start with the Coaches to prevent disruption to the groups.
Riders must want to improve their overall riding ability, fitness and be comfortable riding on our local trails for 2-3 hours of moving time.
Must be able to get to the start place and time on your own, there is no transportation from schools to our meeting place.
For riders ready to do a full season of riding, the Spring session provides the skill-building, fitness and confidence to take on the bigger trails, build fitness for the summer or even try a race!
Racing is always optional. We support riders age 11+ at local and regional races and we host our own event, the Chainbreaker MTB Race on Mother’s Day weekend, so we hope all of our Devo Riders will try that event or be a part of it as a volunteer.
1. Spring Development Mountain Bike Teams: Devo / Girls / All-MTN
April 2 – June 6
10 Weeks
“Part Time” = 1 midweek ride with some optional weekend days
“Full Time” = 2 midweek rides with some optional weekend days
Weekends might include fun local or regional events, group rides or skills sessions which are included in the Tuition
Spring Midweek Rides are 3 to 4-hour sessions after school, meeting at and returning to the Athletic Club of Bend. No transportation to practice is provided.
Tuesdays & Thursdays:
3:15 meet at Skyliner Field parking lot #1, across from Cascade Middle School. This is the lot with the basketball net. Restrooms in the park if needed.
Wednesdays:
2:15 meet at Skyliner Field parking lot #1, across from Cascade Middle School. This is the lot with the basketball net. Restrooms in the park if needed.
All T, W, TH Devo Rides Return to Skyliner Field between 6:00 – 6:15 for those picking up there or riding home with parent-approval
East-side Riders can return in the van to our Office at 6:30 for pickup there if that’s easier, just communicate with your Coaches.
Spring Weekend Rides are not every weekend, are optional, and will vary from 4-hour practices to skills clinics to regional trips. Let’s go do rad stuff together!
CHOOSE Your Squad and Your Level:
Spring JR Development MTB Team:
Coaches include Tom Mazaitis, Cory Poulin for this overall, co-ed group:
Part Time
Choose 1:
Wednesdays 2:15 – 6:15 PM OR
Thursdays 3:15 – 6:15 PM
Some Optional Weekend Days
Full Time
Wednesdays 2:15 – 6:15 PM
And Choose 1 Other Day:
Tuesdays 3:15 – 6:15 PM
Thursdays 3:15 – 6:15 PM
Includes Some Optional Weekend Days
Spring Girls Devo MTB Team: More info in the box below
Coaches include Susanna Lucido, Holly Wenzel:
Part Time
Wednesdays 2:15 – 6:15 PM
Some Optional Weekend Days
Full Time
Tuesdays 3:15 – 6:15 PM
Wednesdays 2:15 – 6:15 PM
Includes Some Optional Weekend Days
Spring All-Mountain Devo MTB Team: More info in the box below
Coach Max Loewenstein:
Part-Time:
All-MTN Thursdays 3:15 – 6:15 PM
Includes Some Optional Weekend Days
Full Time
All-MTN Thursdays 3:15 – 6:15 PM
Choose 1 additional Devo midweek ride:
Devo Tuesdays 3:15 – 6:15 PM OR
Devo Wednesdays 2:15 – 6:15 PM
Includes Some Optional Weekend Days
Tuition:
Part Time Spring: $425
Full Time Spring: $750
2. Summer Devo Team MTB
Mornings = 9:30 – 12:30
Unlike Spring Devo, Summer Devo runs in 3 or 4-week blocks
Each block leads up to and finishes with a MegaRide
MegaRides begin at 8:30 AM, finish between 1:30 – 3PM depending on the plan
Do 1, 2 or all 3 blocks.
Attend 1 or 2 days per week within each block.
Will add Monday Mornings if enough interest.
Many parents and riders have asked for a modular system for the summer to accommodate vacations, so this new system will ensure that the Devo Riders always have a big ride to work toward, you sign up for only what you can manage, and you progress more quickly as a result.
CHOOSE Your Summer Block(s):
Block A: June 18 – July 11
Tuesdays June 18 – July 9: 4-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
Wednesdays June 19 – July 10: 4-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
Thursdays June 20 – July 11: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
No Practice on July 4th
Block B: July 16 – 30
Tuesdays July 16 – 30: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
Wednesdays July 17 – 31: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
Thursdays July 18 – August 1: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
Block C: August 6 – 22
Tuesdays August 6 – 20: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
Wednesdays August 7 – 21: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
Thursdays August 8 – 22: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
Tuition:
Includes a longer MegaRide in each block. We recommend doing 1 or 2 days per block.
Any 3-Week Summer Devo Block: $150
Any 4-Week Summer Devo Block: $185
Flat pricing = Simply add another to attend twice per week within a block.
Some ability to customize your Summer Devo, email Bill with any questions
3. Fall Devo MTB Teams
We will decide our Fall programming in June, with enrollment in July. Give us your feedback so we know what you want to see more or less of!
Girls Junior Development Mountain Bike Team (aka “Devo Girls”)
DEVO & COMP TEAM MEETING #2:
April 3, Wednesday 6:00 – 6:45 PM at BEA OFFICE All Riders and Parents Welcome!
Those riding on Wednesday will return early from back to Skyliner Field so that you can either pick up or ride home from there, or they will come back to the Office in the van to attend the meeting and you can pick them up at 6:45.
Please read the main “JR Development MTB Team” box above for the program overview, changes and main details, then come here for specifics about the Girls Rides.
NEW for 2019, we will have Girls Camps and Clinics for ages 8-11 and Teen MTB Skills Camps and Clinics for ages 12-16 so check those all out in “Summer MTB Camps” listed above!
Specific Requirements
Same as the Main Requirements for Devo above, but also:
Must be willing to try new skills or maneuvers in a group of supportive peers and Coaches
Should have a modern mountain bike, preferably with full suspension.
Coaches:
Bill Warburton and Tom Mazaitis will be working with this group on some things, and helping train the Head Coaches
Head Coaches will be Susanna Lucido for the Spring, and additionally, Holly Wenzel for the Summer!
1. Spring Girls Junior Development MTB Team
You will be mixed in with all Devo Riders (boys, girls, All-Mountain, XC…) at the start of rides, or for transporting to the trails, or even on some rides or during some activities — this is not a Girls-Only-Group all of the time — but our super-awesome female coaches will create necessary separation when needed. Some days it will be Girls-Only rides for the entire day, or perhaps only for a certain skill-demonstration. We usually give riders a choice on every day to choose the co-ed or Girls-Only-Group if offered. We will run some Girls-Only Clinics to help bring new Riders out to meet the team and learn some skills.
We do not want to create a sense that Junior Women can only learn from Women or that Junior Men can only learn from Men, so we intentionally mix up our coaching and groups to reflect the real-world conditions as we see them, which is that “Everyone can learn from amazing instructors when riding with a diverse group of friends.”
Sign up for your preferred day or days and choose “Devo Girls” in the Option for that program.
Coaches include Holly Wenzel & Abbi Milner:
Part Time
Wednesdays 2:15 – 6:15 PM
Some Optional Weekend Days
Full Time
Tuesdays 3:15 – 6:15 PM
Wednesdays 2:15 – 6:15 PM
Includes Some Optional Weekend Days
Spring Midweek Rides are 3 to 4-hour sessions after school, meeting at and returning to the Athletic Club of Bend. No transportation to practice is provided.
Tuesdays & Thursdays:
3:15 meet at Skyliner Field parking lot #1, across from Cascade Middle School. This is the lot with the basketball net. Restrooms in the park if needed.
Wednesdays:
2:15 meet at Skyliner Field parking lot #1, across from Cascade Middle School. This is the lot with the basketball net. Restrooms in the park if needed.
All T, W, TH Devo Rides Return to Athletic Club of Bend between 6:00 – 6:15 for those picking up there or riding home with parent-approval
East-side Riders can return in the van to our Office at 6:30 for pickup there if that’s easier, just communicate with your Coaches.
Spring Weekend Rides are not every weekend, are optional, and will vary from 4-hour practices to skills clinics to regional trips. Let’s go do rad stuff together!
Tuition:
Part Time Spring: $425
Full Time Spring: $750
2. Summer Devo Team MTB
Morning & Afternoon Options on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Mornings = 9:30 – 12:30
Afternoons = 3:30 – 6:30 PM
Unlike Spring Devo, Summer Devo runs in 3 or 4-week blocks
Each block leads up to and finishes with a MegaRide
MegaRides begin at 8:30 AM, finish between 1:30 – 3PM depending on the plan
Do 1, 2 or all 3 blocks.
Attend 1 or 2 days per week within each block.
Will add Monday Mornings if enough interest.
Many parents and riders have asked for a modular system for the summer to accommodate vacations, so this new system will ensure that the Devo Riders always have a big ride to work toward, you sign up for only what you can manage, and you progress more quickly as a result.
GIRLS Groups shown in BOLD
Block A: June 18 – July 11
Tuesdays June 18 – July 9: 4-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30, or
Devo Afternoons 3:30 – 6:30
Wednesdays June 19 – July 10: 4-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
Thursdays June 20 – July 11: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30, or
Devo / All-MTN Afternoons 3:30 – 6:30
No Practice on July 4th
Block B: July 16 – 30
Tuesdays July 16 – 30: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30, or
Devo Afternoons 3:30 – 6:30
Wednesdays July 17 – 31: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
Thursdays July 18 – August 1: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30, or
Devo / All-MTN Afternoons 3:30 – 6:30
Block C: August 6 – 22
Tuesdays August 6 – 20: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30, or
Devo Afternoons 3:30 – 6:30
Wednesdays August 7 – 21: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
Thursdays August 8 – 22: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30, or
Devo / All-MTN Afternoons 3:30 – 6:30
Tuition:
Includes a longer MegaRide in each block. We recommend doing 1 or 2 days per block.
Any 3-Week Summer Devo Block: $150
Any 4-Week Summer Devo Block: $185
Flat pricing = Simply add another to attend twice per week within a block.
Some ability to customize your Summer Devo, email Bill with any questions
3. Fall Devo MTB Teams
We will decide our Fall programming in June, with enrollment in July. Give us your feedback so we know what you want to see more or less of!
All-Mountain Junior Development Mountain Bike Team (aka “Enduro Lite”)
DEVO & COMP TEAM MEETING #2:
April 3, Wednesday 6:00 – 6:45 PM at BEA OFFICE All Riders and Parents Welcome!
Those riding on Wednesday will return early from back to Skyliner Field so that you can either pick up or ride home from there, or they will come back to the Office in the van to attend the meeting and you can pick them up at 6:45.
Please read the main “JR Development MTB Team” box above for the program overview, changes and main details, then come here for specifics about the All-Mountain Rides.
NEW for 2019, we will have Teen MTB Skills Camps and Clinics for ages 12-16 so check those all out in “Summer MTB Camps” listed above!
Bigger challenges require more focus and better preparation. This All-Mountain Devo crew will meet specifically on Thursdays to work together to build strength, stamina, endurance and skill to develop what it takes to ride all-mountain terrain either recreationally or in races such as Enduros, SuperD or Downhill.
This is not a dirt-jumping team. We will be pedaling further than you thought possible, we will be climbing better than you ever have — all because we want you to enjoy the descents knowing that you can ride within your ability to stay safe and have maximum fun!
Specific Requirements
Same as the Main Requirements for Devo above, but also:
Must have a modern full suspension bike suited for trails like Funner and Tiddlywinks
Parents and Athletes must understand this group will be riding advanced trails and features. In order to do this safely we must have a cohesive team, excellent communication, proper equipment and preparation and safety gear, and ride within our ability.
Coaches:
Bill Warburton and John Frey will be working with this group on some things, and training the Head Coach
Head Coach has been interviewed and will be made public soon :)
1. Spring All-Mountain Junior Development Mountain Bike Team
It’s best if you can ride Tuesday or Wednesday with the main Devo Team and then come on Thursday for this specific group as your 2nd ride per week. If you can only make this one ride, that’s fine, too.
Head Coach is Max Lowenstein, his experiences with Durango Devo and Angelfire Resort make him a great leader for our Devo All-Mountain Riders. He works at Westside Hutch’s, too, so go say hi.
Part-Time:
All-MTN Thursdays 3:15 – 6:15 PM
Includes Some Optional Weekend Days
Full Time
Choose 1 additional Devo midweek ride:
Devo Tuesdays 3:15 – 6:15 PM OR
Devo Wednesdays 2:15 – 6:15 PM
Includes Some Optional Weekend Days
Spring Midweek Rides are 3 to 4-hour sessions after school, meeting at and returning to the Athletic Club of Bend. No transportation to practice is provided.
Tuesdays & Thursdays:
3:15 meet at Skyliner Field parking lot #1, across from Cascade Middle School. This is the lot with the basketball net. Restrooms in the park if needed.
Wednesdays:
2:15 meet at Skyliner Field parking lot #1, across from Cascade Middle School. This is the lot with the basketball net. Restrooms in the park if needed.
All T, W, TH Devo Rides Return to Skyliner Field between 6:00 – 6:15 for those picking up there or riding home with parent-approval
East-side Riders can return in the van to our Office at 6:30 for pickup there if that’s easier, just communicate with your Coaches.
Spring Weekend Rides are not every weekend, are optional, and will vary from 4-hour practices to skills clinics to regional trips. Let’s go do rad stuff together!
Tuition:
Part Time Spring: $425
Full Time Spring: $750
2.A. Summer All-Mountain Junior Development Mountain Bike Team
For Thursdays this Summer, which time would you prefer?
2.B. Summer Devo Team MTB
Morning & Afternoon Options on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Mornings = 9:30 – 12:30
Afternoons = 3:30 – 6:30 PM
Unlike Spring Devo, Summer Devo runs in 3 or 4-week blocks
Each block leads up to and finishes with a MegaRide
MegaRides begin at 8:30 AM, finish between 1:30 – 3PM depending on the plan
Do 1, 2 or all 3 blocks.
Attend 1 or 2 days per week within each block.
Will add Monday Mornings if enough interest.
Many parents and riders have asked for a modular system for the summer to accommodate vacations, so this new system will ensure that the Devo Riders always have a big ride to work toward, you sign up for only what you can manage, and you progress more quickly as a result.
CHOOSE Your Summer Block(s):
Block A: June 18 – July 11
Tuesdays June 18 – July 9: 4-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30, or
Devo Afternoons 3:30 – 6:30
Wednesdays June 19 – July 10: 4-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
Thursdays June 20 – July 11: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30, or
Devo / All-MTN Afternoons 3:30 – 6:30
No Practice on July 4th
Block B: July 16 – 30
Tuesdays July 16 – 30: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30, or
Devo Afternoons 3:30 – 6:30
Wednesdays July 17 – 31: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
Thursdays July 18 – August 1: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30, or
Devo / All-MTN Afternoons 3:30 – 6:30
Block C: August 6 – 22
Tuesdays August 6 – 20: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30, or
Devo Afternoons 3:30 – 6:30
Wednesdays August 7 – 21: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30
Thursdays August 8 – 22: 3-weeks
Devo / Girls / All-MTN Mornings 9:30 – 12:30, or
Devo / All-MTN Afternoons 3:30 – 6:30
Tuition:
Includes a longer MegaRide in each block. We recommend doing 1 or 2 days per block.
Any 3-Week Summer Devo Block: $150
Any 4-Week Summer Devo Block: $185
Flat pricing = Simply add another to attend twice per week within a block.
Some ability to customize your Summer Devo, email Bill with any questions
3. Fall Devo MTB Teams
We will decide our Fall programming in June, with enrollment in July. Give us your feedback so we know what you want to see more or less of!
Competition All-Mountain Junior Mountain Bike Team
DEVO & COMP TEAM MEETING:
February 6, Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 PM at BEA OFFICE All Riders and Parents Welcome!
Train to Race mainly Enduro and SuperD
Not a Downhill program, but those Racers are welcome to train with us to build technique, fitness and skill
Comprehensive Coaching, Team Rides, Strength Sessions, Clinics, Camps, Race Support and More!
Trail Work Days with a possible overnight in June!
The Comp Team is our highest level of programming! From January through August these riders will prepare, train and race together as much as possible. And, we’ll always have fun no matter what we have planned for the ride!
Academy Strength on Thursdays:
Big change to improve your performance and feeling on the bike
This is not optional, it’s part of the program.
Not always lifting weights, we’ll be learning about self-care, yoga, lifting, rock climbing, fixing stuff… it’s going to be rad!
Open workbench so you can work on your bike before or after
Specific Enduro Ride on Tuesdays with Coach John Frey
He’s owner of ProjectBike and loves racing racing two-wheeled machines
Pro Enduro Rider with years of knowledge that he wants to share!
Includes our Castelli Enduro Team Jersey and bib shorts
Team Travel and Events
Training Camp at SeaOtter in April and first Enduro race
Travel to some PNW races together like NAEC
Potential trip to Enduro Nationals in Colorado this July
MegaRides on weekends this spring to put in long days
MegaRides in July and August once per week — now fully part of the program!
TrainingPeaks for 2019
You must train with Heart Rate or Power to fully use this service
Even without power or HR you will benefit by being able to see your season planned out
We will track your fitness, recovery and goals on both the overall Team plan and your individual level
“This isn’t to dictate workouts, it’s to ensure you know what you’ve done and what your options are to move forward,” says Coach Bill
Examples below:
Specific Requirements:
Ages 13 – 18, and
Riders must have appropriate intermediate to advanced skills with good fitness
Bikes must be modern Enduro / Trail full suspension and properly maintained
Some extra safety gear may be required for certain activities: full face helmets, pads, etc. but we have some loaners at the Office to get you started
Must desire to race at least one event
Riders who are not ready for this group can look at our Thursday All-Mountain Devo Group!
Team Support:
Our race and travel dates will be set in early February in a team meeting so we can plan logistics for the season
GIANT Bicycles Grassroots Team Bike Order in February and at least one more in the summer
SRAM Team Parts Order in February
FiveTen Spring Order
TrainingPeaks Group Training Plan and ability to track or customize individual goals based on how your season is structured
How our Season Unfolds
Winter Training
We begin with Strength at the Academy on Thursdays in January while most Riders have an off-season from riding bikes. Indoor-riding begins on Tuesdays in February at Bowen Sports Performance. Riders should be on their main race bike for those sessions. Wednesday outdoor rides begin right after the time-change in March, along with some weekend group rides. Spring Break group rides for those in town.
Thursday Strength January 4 – 31, Office 4-5PM
Tuesday Indoor-Ride February 5 – March 26, Bowen Sports Perf. 3:15 – 4:45PM
Spring Break Rides and Weekend Ride TBD by email to the team
Sea Otter Training Camp – Price TBD
It is very early in the season for the majority of our Riders, so we need to use this as an opportunity to ride long or double-sessions each day, and build up a huge volume of riding that will boost our fitness and motivation when we return. Race either not at all, or once or twice, but three times is maybe too much, it’s usually better to train more. With PDX Devo and CogWild, we have a blast!
Leave Wednesday April 10
Enduro is Thursday, XC on Sunday morning, look at Dual Slalom, DH and Road events too
Ride a lot and come home Sunday super late
Spring Training through the End of School
Beginning April 2 we are outdoors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays after school, then Strength on Thursdays and a mix of “on your own”, MegaRides and Races on the weekend. The full plan will be on the calendar and emailed to the team.
TuesdaysAll-MTN Training Ride with Coach John Frey, April 2 – June 11, 3:15 – 6:15 PM, Athletic Club of Bend
WednesdaysAll Comp Training Ride, April 2 – June 5, 2:15 – 6:15 PM, Athletic Club of Bend
Comp Riders can cross-over between All-MTN / XC on Wednesdays, just talk to Coaches fist
ThursdaysAcademy Strength at Office, 3:45 – 5:00PM
Fridays On Your Own Guidance from Coaches about what to do for optimal success by using TrainingPeaks
Weekends have lots of events, group rides and more! Emails and calendar explain it all.
NO Practice this week:
June 17 – 21
Summer to MTB Nationals
From when school gets out until the end of July (after MTB Nats) the training rides continue pretty much in the same way as the spring but we move to a different schedule with slightly longer Tuesday afternoon ride and some morning rides. And we meet at Pacific Crest Middle School (PCMS) for morning rides.
TuesdaysAll-MTN Training Ride with Coach John Frey, June 25 – July 23, 3:15 – 6:30 PM, Athletic Club of Bend
WednesdaysAll Comp Training Ride, June 26 – July 24, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, PCMS
Comp Riders can cross-over between All-MTN / XC on Wednesdays, just talk to Coaches fist
ThursdaysAcademy Strength at Office, 9:45 – 11:15 AM (ride your bike there, then go for a ride in the afternoon :)
Fridays On Your Own Guidance from Coaches about what to do for optimal success by using TrainingPeaks
Weekends have lots of events, group rides and more! Emails and calendar explain it all.
NO Practice these weeks:
June 17 – 21 (right after NAEC trip)
July 29 – August 2 (right after MTB Nationals)
August MegaRides!
Now we really get to enjoy some big rides together! For August 2019 we will reduce everyone’s rides to just one epic MegaRide per week because we have some big rides we really want to share with you, and they take more travel time or ride time to make happen.
MegaRide will meet at Office by 8:15, leave at 8:30 and return between 1:30 – 3PM
Because these are nearly full-day commitments we will have the full schedule in February so you can decide which ones to attend.
Goal is to offer MegaRides 2 or 3 times per week so you can pick one per week.
All other days you’ll get guidance from Coaches via TrainingPeaks to manage your riding into the fall
Cyclocross Camp is in early August but should not overlap any MegaRides
Fall Extension
Coach John is up for riding in the fall through September into October so we’ll talk this spring to see what we can make happen! Probably just Tuesdays for 4 – 6 weeks.
Competition Cross-Country Junior Mountain Bike Team
DEVO & COMP TEAM MEETING:
February 6, Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 PM at BEA OFFICE All Riders and Parents Welcome!
Train to Race mainly XC / XCO / Oregon Junior MTB Series / Gran Fondo / Gravel
Comprehensive Coaching, Team Rides, Strength Sessions, Clinics, Camps, Race Support and More!
We won the Overall Team in Oregon MTB Series as well as the Junior MTB last year so we will focus on those events again in 2019.
Trail Work Days with a possible overnight in June!
The Comp Team is our highest level of programming! From January through August these riders will prepare, train and race together as much as possible. And, we’ll always have fun no matter what we have planned for the ride!
Academy Strength on Thursdays:
Big change to improve your performance and feeling on the bike
This is not optional, it’s part of the program.
Not always lifting weights, we’ll be learning about self-care, yoga, lifting, rock climbing, fixing stuff… it’s going to be rad!
Open workbench so you can work on your bike before or after
Specific XC Ride on Tuesdays with Coach Bill Warburton
Bill loves any kind of racing and has competed in Road, Cyclocross, XC, Enduro, as well as Alpine & Nordic skiing events.
Coaching juniors since 2003, Bill loves sharing his knowledge with the team!
Includes our Castelli XC MTB Team Jersey and Bib Shorts
Team Travel and Events
Training Camp at SeaOtter in April and first Enduro race
Potential trip to XC MTB Nationals in Colorado this July
MegaRides on weekends this spring to put in long days
MegaRides in July and August once per week — now fully part of the program!
TrainingPeaks for 2019
You must train with Heart Rate or Power to fully use this service
Even without power or HR you will benefit by being able to see your season planned out
We will track your fitness, recovery and goals on both the overall Team plan and your individual level
“This isn’t to dictate workouts, it’s to ensure you know what you’ve done and what your options are to move forward,” says Coach Bill
Examples below:
Specific Requirements:
Ages 13 – 18, and
Riders must have appropriate intermediate to advanced skills with good fitness
Bikes must be modern XC / Trail, preferably full suspension (hardtails sometimes OK) and properly maintained
Racing Hardtails? On average, a short-travel 29-er is better for these racers because we want to safely ride fun trails during our training rides!
Must desire to race at least one event, like Chainbreaker XC MTB Race, which we host in May
Riders who are not ready for this group can look at our JR Development Teams!
Team Support:
Our race and travel dates will be set in early February in a team meeting so we can plan logistics for the season
GIANT Bicycles Grassroots Team Bike Order in February and at least one more in the summer
SRAM Team Parts Order in February
FiveTen Spring Order
TrainingPeaks Group Training Plan and ability to track or customize individual goals based on how your season is structured
How our Season Unfolds
Winter Training
We begin with Strength at the Academy on Thursdays in January while most Riders have an off-season from riding bikes. Indoor-riding begins on Tuesdays in February at Bowen Sports Performance. Riders should be on their main race bike for those sessions. Wednesday outdoor rides begin right after the time-change in March, along with some weekend group rides. Spring Break group rides for those in town.
Thursdays Strength January 4 – 31, Office 4-5PM
Tuesdays Indoor-Ride February 5 – March 26, Bowen Sports Perf. 3:15 – 4:45PM
Mondays & Fridays On Your Own Guidance from Coaches about what to do for optimal success by using TrainingPeaks
Spring Break Rides and Weekend Ride TBD by email to the team
Sea Otter Training Camp – Price TBD
It is very early in the season for the majority of our Riders, so we need to use this as an opportunity to ride long or double-sessions each day, and build up a huge volume of riding that will boost our fitness and motivation when we return. Race either not at all, or once or twice, but three times is maybe too much, it’s usually better to train more. With PDX Devo and CogWild, we have a blast!
Leave Wednesday April 10
Enduro is Thursday, XC on Sunday morning, look at Dual Slalom, DH and Road events too
Ride a lot and come home Sunday super late
Spring Training through the End of School
Beginning April 2 we are outdoors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays after school, then Strength on Thursdays and a mix of “on your own”, MegaRides and Races on the weekend. The full plan will be on the calendar and emailed to the team.
TuesdaysXC Training Ride with Coach Bill Warburton, April 2 – June 11, 3:15 – 6:15 PM, Athletic Club of Bend
WednesdaysAll Comp Training Ride, April 2 – June 5, 2:15 – 6:15 PM, Athletic Club of Bend
Comp Riders can cross-over between All-MTN / XC on Wednesdays, just talk to Coaches fist
ThursdaysAcademy Strength at Office, 3:45 – 5:00PM
Mondays & Fridays On Your Own Guidance from Coaches about what to do for optimal success by using TrainingPeaks
Weekends have lots of events, group rides and more! Emails and calendar explain it all.
NO Practice this weeks:
June 17 – 21
Summer to MTB Nationals
From when school gets out until the end of July (after MTB Nats) the training rides continue pretty much in the same way as the spring but we move to a different schedule with slightly longer Tuesday afternoon ride and some morning rides. And we meet at Pacific Crest Middle School (PCMS) for morning rides.
TuesdaysAll-MTN Training Ride with Coach Bill Warburton, June 25 – July 23, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, at PCMS
WednesdaysAll Comp Training Ride, June 26 – July 24, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, at PCMS
Comp Riders can cross-over between All-MTN / XC on Wednesdays, just talk to Coaches fist
Some Wednesday Criteriums if they happen…
ThursdaysAcademy Strength at Office, 9:45 – 11:15 AM (ride your bike there, then go for a ride in the afternoon :)
Mondays & Fridays On Your Own Guidance from Coaches about what to do for optimal success by using TrainingPeaks
Weekends have lots of events, group rides and more! Emails and calendar explain it all.
NO Practice these weeks:
June 17 – 21 (right after NAEC trip)
July 29 – August 2 (right after MTB Nationals)
August MegaRides!
Now we really get to enjoy some big rides together! For August 2019 we will reduce everyone’s rides to just one epic MegaRide per week because we have some big rides we really want to share with you, and they take more travel time or ride time to make happen.
MegaRide will meet at Office by 8:15, leave at 8:30 and return between 1:30 – 3PM
Because these are nearly full-day commitments we will have the full schedule in February so you can decide which ones to attend.
Goal is to offer MegaRides 2 or 3 times per week so you can pick one per week.
All other days you’ll get guidance from Coaches via TrainingPeaks to manage your riding into the fall
Cyclocross Camp is in early August but should not overlap any MegaRides
MegaRides are longer days on the bike with the main goal of feeling great on an epic journey. Either stand-alone or built into the programs, these are what Riders and Coaches are working toward because everyone agrees that riding further and faster than ever before is always difficult but satisfying.
All-Rides are our ways to celebrate getting everyone together no matter which program you’re in or what day of the week you normally ride. We play games, have snacks, sometimes hand out awards, and have fun riding! Parents are welcome to attend and sometimes we can even do a shuttle :)
MegaRides
We will email the full list to the teams and post them here when confirmed, but some possibilities are:
Cycling is a big part of Bend’s Identity so we are always looking for ways to support great events, give back to our community, and be get involved when we can make a difference.
Athletes and Parents can volunteer on our behalf at many events where BEA is a beneficiary
Academy events and programs need volunteers to make them work
Trail Work Parties, Team Pot-Lucks and BBQs and some Trips & Camps need parent support
New for 2019, we will be hosting The Bend Bike Swap on April 26 – 28, 2019. Buy and Sell Quality Used Bikes and Gear!
We host the Chainbreaker Mountain Bike Race on the Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend” every May! Please set aside some time to volunteer with this event because it’s a great way to welcome people from all over the NW to Bend while raising money for our programs.
Trail Work Days will happen this spring to restore and reopen some trails for the Chainbreaker, and we are planning an overnight trip in June to the Ochocos. This will be to support a larger project with Dirt Mechanics and COTA.
New for 2019, we will be hosting the NWX Kid’s Crit in August! Stay tuned for more details and ways you can help.
Our Bike Rodeos are popular activities at festivals, schools and even private parties! A partnerships with Hutch’s, these are free events to introduce new families to our Coaches and show everyone that it’s easy to play on bikes.
Celebrate local film makers and talented riders at the Bend Bicycle Film Festival! We produce this fundraiser as a way to celebrate all of our amazing experiences that riding bikes bring to our lives.
With the Academy since the beginning, Bill has been coaching junior cycling since 2005.
Why I coach: Cycling has been my passion since I was a little kid. It’s been a great way for me to meet friends, see the world and be part of a great community in Bend so I love working with the coaches and riders to make our program fun every day.
Caleb moved to Bend in 2019 to help full-time with our After School, Summer Youth, Devo & Competition Teams. With his previous experience teaching mountain biking in the St. Louis area, Caleb brings his enthusiasm to the trails every day.
Why I coach:
Tom Mazaitis
Head Devo Coach
Tom began with the Academy in 2016 and has worked with our Nordic, Climbing and Cycling athletes. “I coach because I love to mountain bike and ski with friends. Seeing the development of athletes’ sports specific skills and their growth as people gives me a lot of satisfaction.”
Brenna Warburton
Youth Cycling Coach
With the Academy from the beginning, Brenna has been the Head Youth Coach for our Nordic, Rock Climbing and Cycling programs. Brenna has been integral to establishing the strong youth programs we have today.
Bart Bowen
Competition Team Advisor
Bart is generously hosting the Academy Competition Team at his Bowen Sports Performance studio when we need space and trainers to ride and train indoors.
Bart is a former National Champion on the Road and has coached some incredible athletes since his retirement from professional racing.
He also directs the Cascade Cycling Classic, and CXMas Fundraiser, which supports our Cyclocross Nationals Trip.
2019 Returning Staff
All Mountain / Enduro Race Team:
John Frey
Henry Lanman
Girls MTB & Development MTB:
Susanna Lucido
Holly Wenzel
Morgan Raines
Cory Poulin
Cyclocross:
Joanne Eastwood
Matt Fox
Guest Appearances
Bend is full of awesome cyclists who want to inspire and teach your children! Past guests include:
With their US base in Portland, CASTELLI does a lot to support our team and junior cycling in OBRA with things like Leader’s Jerseys for the Junior MTB and Cyclocross Series. And their clothing is very durable and comfy.
Thank You to all of the local shops and businesses who support our team!
