— How We Roll —
Our team operates throughout the year. During the spring, our team prepares for the season with recruiting, social events and off-season training. Summer ramps up with individual training and summer fun rides across the Front Range. Team training rides begin just before the academic calendar starts with the intention to compete in the Colorado Leagues' racing series held at multiple locations across state during the months of August, September and October.
The DRMBT races against about 78 other teams throughout the Rocky Mountain Region. The Colorado League is divided into North and South conferences with Dakota currently racing in the North's Platte region.
During the racing season, our has team training rides every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Trails that we ride are close to the school and found along the Front Range.
— Waiver —
In order to ride with the team, individuals must sign the Colorado Cycling League waiver form. Additionally, all riders must register with NICA's Pitzone system.
Coaching
Coaches / Ride Leaders will have background checks and medical training
Coaching
Coaches / Ride Leaders will have medical training covering first aid, CPR, and concussions.
Riders to Coach Ratio 6:1 or 8:2
Student Policies
Same guidelines apply to the mountain bike team as any other sport or club.
School must be attended to first. This allows you to ride with the team.
The team abides by the school's eligibility policy. Riders with two failing averages will be unable to ride in that weeks events. Two averages of D equal an F.
Be team oriented. Good work ethic.
Safety guidelines and equipment requirements will always need to be abided by.
Fees and Costs
- $65 NICA Membership ($25 NICA fee & $40 CO League fee) - includes league registration & medical release
- $60 / Race
- $85 DRMBT Fees (This fee pays for a team jersey, $50, and helps cover several team expenses, such as the coach training, medical equipment, and the league's team registration fee)
Other Expenses: Bike maintenance, driving fuel costs, lodging and dining at race locations
Registration
Student riders must provide team director with email and contact information for Pit Zone invitation. The Pit Zone, NICA's internet-based registering system will contact you so that team riders can register with the state league. All committed riders will need to register and pay $65. For more information about the Pit Zone go to the following website: https://www.nationalmtb.org/pit-zone-faqs/
— Team Leadership —
Head Coach / Team Director - Mark Babcock
Parent Organizer - Megan Ruszkowski
Community Liaison - Erick Anno