High School Mountain Bike League Info

Here's some exciting stuff from Kate Rau about High School Mountain Biking in Colorado:


Colorado Outreach Events
Thanks to those who participated in recent Colorado League outreach events. Some of the most common comments heard:

“It is about time this comes to Colorado."

“Wow, how cool, I wish they had this when I was in high school!”

The Press Release distributed Thursday, October 22 created a buzz according to the numerous Colorado League visitors at VeloSwap. Scores of people dropped by the Colorado League booth, including several teachers who are excited to form teams. Thank you, VeloSwap, for your
support!

The Inaugural Bácaro /Ride to Eat, Eat to Ride/ with Tom Danielson, Team Garmin-Slipstream was certainly memorable: 62 riders, 32˚F temperature, snow, a brisk pace and a plentiful gourmet Italian meal. Thanks to Fabio Flagiello and Bácaro for choosing the Colorado League as the benefactor for this new Boulder tradition. We appreciate the support provided by the Boulder TREK store, Full Cycle, FasCat Coaching, Colorado Athletic Club, Wheat Ridge Cyclery, Pro Peloton, Cycle To, Vermarc, and SMBA. * We strongly recommend attending Fabio’s next ride at Bácaro!/*

*Upcoming: *Full Cycle, 1795 Pearl Street will host a festive Colorado League informational event on Wednesday Novemaber 11th, 6:30 PM.


*2. General Schedule of Events*

April 24, 2010: Cylcefest Dinner with Dave Wiens (Denver)

June 2010: Leaders Summit (Training for Head Coaches, Asst. Coaches, and Ride Leaders)

August 2010: Beginner/Intermediate Rider Camps

August 2010: Team Training begins

August 2010: Team Registration opens

September 2010: Races 1 & 2

October 2010: Race 3 & CO State Championship


*3. Ways to Contribute*
A big thanks to those who donated their hard earned cash and valuable time to the organization, thus far. The pedals are turning and we need more of you to demonstrate your interest by making a contribution no matter how small. Please help us share your passion for the sport by
supporting us in these efforts. Donations can be made at www.coloradomtb.org and are tax deductible. All the work on the Colorado League, thus far, has been voluntary and we are making the Colorado League the best it can be.


*4. Join a Committee*
We are very grateful to those who are championing the Colorado League such as *Matt Tomasko*, *Max Bradley*, *Herschel Goldberg*, *Mark Eller*, *Ron Gager*, and *Leslie Bohm*. Please consider joining one or more of the following subcommittees:

*/Venue Committee/ *Help us locate, inspect, and choose four or five
courses perfect for young high school racers

/*Special Event Committee*/ Help us produce high quality outreach and fundraising events, such as movie screenings and a classy benefit dinner

/*Outreach Committee*/ Host an outreach event in your local area at a school or bike shop

*/Development Committee/ *High school racing is funded primarily by the passionate stakeholders who want to bring the benefits of cycling into our schools -- help us connect with potential donors and sponsors

/*League Rider Committee*/ 8th-11th graders who would like to represent this movement

*/Race and/or Camp Volunteer/ *League events will count on your help in areas such as course marshaling, registration, venue set-up and take-down, and scoring

/*Coaches Committee */ Those interested in being a Head Coach, Assistant Coach or Ride Leader, please let us know which school(s) you would like to work with

_We thank those who have expressed interest in joining the Colorado
League's* Board of Directors*._ Our application process is under review and will be announced by year's end.

Colorado League on Facebook
*Are you a Facebook user? Search and join the group "Colorado High School Cycling League" as an additional source for League news.

For more information about high school mountain biking visit: www.coloradomtb.org and www.norcalmtb.org