Junior Devo (7th – 8th grade) & High school (9th-12th)
Here is the presentation from Parent's night.
Bike, helmet, spare tubes, multi-tool, hand pump, and a water bottle are mandatory! All riders must complete a bike and equipment check with one of the coaches prior to participating on the team.
Here is some basic information that we have put together that can help guide you in your decision: Starting at the beginning, there are three basic types of mountain bike:
For more information on purchasing a bike, refer to this document.
A bike may cost $700 – 3,500+ Mountain Bike (before student discounts*).
* Students are eligible for up to a 25% discount from Timpanogos Cyclery on bicycles and 15% off parts and labor. Timpanogos Cyclery is our local bike shop and major supporter of the team. Stop in their shop and have a visit with them and find out what will work for you.
All riders must complete a bike and equipment check with one of the coaches or team managers prior to participating on the team. Don’t be afraid to visit with the coaches about their opinions. Many have spent a considerable amount of time research and riding a wide range of bikes, brands, sizes, styles, etc. If you don’t already have a bike, or if you are uncertain as to whether the bike you plan to ride is suitable, spend time talking with multiple people, collecting opinions and recommendations before you find yourself making an overly spontaneous decision.
Sponsors are amazing! Please see our Sponsor page for more info.
Races are scheduled at venues throughout the state from mid-August through mid-October. Jr. Devos participate in 3 races and HS athletes participate in 4, plus state championships for those who qualify and for seniors. Athletes are divided into smaller groups/heats based on their level of riding.
Each venue offers the opportunity to pre-ride the race course on Friday afternoon/evening before race day. Races are on Saturdays, staggered in stages throughout the day. Each athlete will race one time on the course on race day. State Championship is the exception, with races running Friday and Saturday and the pre-ride being offered the Thursday prior.
Most families choose to stay overnight near the venues on Friday to accommodate this scheduling. Camping is often an option.
The team provides water, snacks, and lunch for athletes on race days.
Each family is required to dedicate some volunteer hours. At the State Championship, the league also requires at least one member of each family to volunteer either with the league or with the team.
Awards ("podiums") occur on race days at the venue. Jr. Devo podiums occur before noon, while HS podiums are at the end of the day, after the course has been cleaned up. (The League needs a lot of help with clean up, so the more volunteers that help, the sooner we all get out of there!) We also encourage all athletes to stay and cheer on their teammates that will be receiving awards.
Please refer to the team calendar for scheduling updates.
The current team jersey is required for each athlete. Matching bottoms and sock are optional.
Costs are listed here plus the cost of a team kit.
NICA: National Interscholastic Cycling Association - NICA is the organization through which our teams and races are run (and our insurance is through). In order to ride with the team, you will need to go through NICA to receive certification as a level 1, level2, or level 3 "coach".
Kit: Refers to a set of jersey and bottoms for cycling.
Chamois: (Pronounced "shammy") The padded part in cycling shorts that saves your tush from abuse.
Time Trial: A set course that we will ride and time ourselves throughout the season to track individual progress.
GRiT: Girls Riding Together - Girls Riding Together is NICA’s initiative to increase female participation by creating a more welcoming environment for girls to join through girls-only events, rides, camps, clinics and socializing opportunities.
Financial considerations should never keep a rider from participating. Please fill out this financial aid form. There are options for assistance with the team kit costs and loaner bikes will also be available.
In addition to financial assistance with team fees and kits the Utah Nica League also offers financial aid for team fees. Learn more here.
The team has a fleet of loaner bikes that were donated to us by several people. These bikes can be taken out for the season but must be returned at the end of the season. Please fill out this Loaner bike application