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What are the steps to join

  1. On the join page there is a link to the current Bike Reg team membership drive. If the link is not active - Reach out to us via email or the contact form and we place you on the waiting list.

  2. Obtain a USA Cycling Race License

  3. Try one of our local races in the Spring!.

Do I have to be an expert before joining the team?

No. We recommend a minimum skill level being comfortable at CAT III trails similar to a Whistler Blue Square, both flow and technical. We can get you up to race speed. Race courses have technical difficulties ranging from Blue Square to Black Diamond and beyond. We can help develop your skill and confidence to push your ability in various conditions and terrain. We ride rain or shine.

Is the team licensed?

Yes. We are licensed and insured through USA Cycling. Our head coach, Shaums March, is a Team USA Coach. We follow Safe-Sport.Org guidelines as part of the USA Cycling Program.

Team Merch?

We are working on a team gear store. The Grom Huck Service offers custom jumps, sends, and hucks for a wide variety of terrain. Have you developed a jump and need some feedback? Contact the GHS for a custom quote today!

Where do you practice?

Our primary training ground is Galbraith Mountain. We also train at Chuckanut Mountain using Intrinsic Flow Shuttles,, the Bike Ranch, and Whistler Bike Park. Races are training - the first couple of days are practice and our coaches provide We also have an online fitness portal through Coach Me Plus, and have been invited to train at Life Force Ninja (LFN).

Can non-members attend clinics?

Yes, if space is available - waiver required. Team members enjoy discounts and advanced registration opportunities. We are always looking for new people to ride with and new coaches for new styles of riding. We are an open community; Everyone is welcome.

What are the Team Age Groups and Levels?

 

CAT III U7

  • Race Age 7 and Younger

  • May walk some course sections

  • Practices appropriate to age

Groms:

Jr. Expert & Ride Leaders

  • CAT II, CAT 1 and Jr. Expert Riders

  • Ride Leader Training through March Northwest

  • Mentors, track walks, practice laps, Race support

  • Supported by the race team/sponsors

Can parents ride with the team?

  • Races: U7/U10 (race specific) CAT III parents are allowed to follow the racer down the course,

  • Clinics are for the racers and ride leaders. Parent participation needs to be pre-arranged with the coach.

  • Group Rides/Skill Practice Rider: Parents are encouraged to ride with the team on group rides. Dad jokes are encouraged. Thats what makes MTBing such a great activity - you ride as a family. No one will judge your ‘dad jumps’ (Maybe a little bit :)

What is the difference between a clinic and a coached skills ride?

Clinics are generally taught in a specific location depending on the skill.

Coached skills rides are coach watching the rider put clinic skills to use on the trail. We usually follow up a clinic with a skill ride after a few days practice.

Group rides are non-coached practice sessions where the racers can further refine skills and share techniques.

What protective gear should I have?

Racers Need:

  • Downhill rated full face helmet (Detachable chin bar is okay). Check for the rating on the helmet.

  • Elbow, knee and chest protection

  • Grippy, Flat, Footwear (5-10s are great for this job). 5.10s, Vans are examples.

  • Full Finger Gloves

  • Neck Brace (Recommended)

  • Check out our Sponsors Page for Gear!

Yeet!

— Unknown Grom