Information from 2023 Team Meeting
This is a summary of the information presented at the October Team Meeting
Team Organization and Introduction
Team Leadership
Head coach:Ty Zwick
Assistant Coach: Dan Goldsmith
Team Directors: Lauren Kress, Ray Kress
PAC President: Rebecca Duff
Team will be broken up into groups of ~10 riders grouped by ability and skill level
We are open to discussion about movement within groups and will provide structured feedback should a student have a goal of moving up. There will also be some other social rides throughout the season.
Decisions are made upon input from all of the coaches
Rough Season Outline
Nov-Dec: Skills work and Base Building
Jan-Feb: General Race Training
Mar-May: Race Season and Specialized Race Prep
Ride Schedules HS GROUP
Mondays: 4:30 - 7:00
Wednesday: 4:30 - 7:00
Saturdays: 9 - 2 (Maybe Longer for A come March)
Cycling Class (Sweat Studio): Wed practice for rainy season
Jr. Devo ride schedule
Monday: 5-6:30
Wednesday: 5-6:30
Tentative Race Schedule:
TBF Granite Bay Practice Race 2/25
NorCal #1 - 3/2 Fort Ord
NorCal #2 - 4/6 Exchequer
NorCal #3 - 4/27 Granite Bay
NorCal #4 - 5/4 TBD
State Finals (HS only)- 5/18 Six Sigma
What this team is all about
Passion for cycling aka Cyclists for Life
Build Community
Racing focused
Athlete development
Kick Ass and Take Names
Skill Development
Enduro and XC - FitnessFitness Fitness
Trail and sports Stewardship
Practices are mandatory
Races are not required, however we expect full participation
Athlete Expectations
Participation
Be prepared! Food, water, clothing, bike maintenance.
Personal code of conduct. While at practice, and away.
Respect of other teammates, parents, trail users, and coaches
Safety
Sportsmanship
Repercussions
Inclusivity
Parents
Support your rider, get them to practice, nutrition, maintain bike and gear
Support team and coaches: volunteer with team and NorCal
Participate! *** (This is a volunteer run organization)***
What we expect of parents during season as far as effort goes
PAC
Volunteer
Breakfast burrito/sandwich making day
Post ride snacks
will send out sign up with first practice info
Miners MTB: Miners Post Ride Snack (signupgenius.com)
Sign up helping with Campout, Team Dinner, Race Day help
Team Campout volunteers needed:
Cook
Clean up cook
Pre race season Team dinner (January date TBD)
Pot luck
End of Season BBQ - week of May 20
Pot luck
Communication
TeamSnap app. Primary form of communication
Google email MinersMTB/nuhsmtb
Once you are registered you will be added to TeamSnap, Google Group communications and PitZone.
So you want to join? (You’ve listened to us for this long….)
What to bring
Proper riding attire for weather (Jackets, shorts, pants, etc.)
Shoes, gloves, helmet, glasses
Water and food.(both are mandatory)
Lighting!
Bike Maintenance
Membership costs
Team dues $350
NorCal/NICA registration fees $100
Race fees $50ea.
Other costs: transportation, lodging, food, equipment, gear
Financial Aid available
Brand deals (specialized 25% off select bikes, canyon bikes)
Purchase programs through NorCal website and team purchases
TONC sale THIS WEEKEND
All local shops give team discounts!!
Upcoming Dates
Womens Clinic weekend (free entry for female riders) November 4th and 5th at TDS
First Team ride, Nov 6th, 4:30
Need to be in good standing before showing up
Paperwork turned in
Discuss Packet
Dues Paid
Pit Zone Registration
High School Team Campout and Skills clinic - Nov 10, 11, 12, Peninsula Campground- Rattlesnake Bar
Jr. Devo Skills Clinic- November 18th (location TBD- most likely Harmony Ridge)