Peak MTB Devo - Application of Intent 

Description:  

This is ONLY an application expressing interest, NOT a registration NOR commitment. Below you'll find the preliminary details. Application will be open until March 1st. Invitations and selection criteria will be sent out thereafter.

Peak Devo is U19 Colorado Springs select team with a multi-part program focused on cross country, down country, and mountain bike skills for intermediate to advanced athletes aged ~14-18. 

Pro coach led weekly practices 1-2x/wk (with occasional adventure rides scheduled weather pending) with also a group coaching plan provided by Matheny Endurance, and included support at select local races & national level race support offered additionally.

New members will need to submit an interest form prior to being able to register and a TBD try-out will be scheduled prior to 1st practice. The process insures a consistent level of abilities, thus allowing coaches to better support the athletes. The goal is to develop a referral pipeline to larger regional and national level teams and their directors by developing "whole athletes" through skill, fitness, work ethic, attitude, etc. 

March through July, it's all taken care of!

Tentative details;

  • 3 separate Program entry points; Base, Race & Enduro (supplemental)

  • Team selection & tryouts late Feb/Early March (weather & location pending) 

  • Program 1 - "Base" March-May - 9 weeks

    • 1-2 Pro coach led practices/wk

    • ~3 local team attended fun races in April and early May

    • 1 team kit included, group coaching plan

  • Program 2 -"Race" May-July 9 weeks

    • 1-2 Pro coach led practices/wk

    • ~1-2 regional team supported individual XC races in May

    • XC State Champ - team supported 

    • 1 team kit included (discount if you already attended Base & have kit)

    • Optional team support at USA Cycling National Championships **pending location

    • Optional team support at larger national Junior Cup level XC races (Fayetteville, Sea Otter, Missoula, SoHO, etc)

  • Program 3 - supplemental Gravity/Enduro component (pending interest), 
  • practices only
  • Price TBD but expect to be offered as both an "add-on" or supplemental 
  • Riders will likely be able to attend either just enduro or both Base & Race programs
  • race support and programming tentatively partnering with Routes Outfitters Gravity

Overview of Cost : $1400 (due upon selection and final registration)

What’s included; 

Weekly pro-coach led practices, 3 supported race/competition days & applicable entry fees, Virtual Team Sponsorship Seminar, 1-on-1 “next-level” meeting, 5 month team group training plan covering outside of practice, Full-time Experienced Professional MTB coaches, Connections to the next level of Team Director/Coaches.

What’s NOT included;

Apparel for new athletes ($225 single kit, $300 for Gravity and XC), Travel, Food, Lodging at events

**All of our team events are dependent upon weather and course conditions.  We hold the right to change venues, adjust practices in case of inclement weather, etc.  If a practice or event is canceled, we will do our best to reschedule, but cannot guarantee any particular event or practice. 


Program information

9 team practices per program

2-4 Additional weekend adventure rides

Group coaching plan from Matheny Endurance

3 team events

Virtual Team/Sponsorship Seminar 

A 1.5 hour virtual seminar outlining the course of action to take it to the next level..  Topics include; deciding between the U23 team and/or making the leap to college; varsity vs club at the college level,  team application process, and what teams are looking for.

1-on-1 Director Meeting 

A 1 hour direct meeting with athlete and parent to maximize a referral, discuss future options and get in front of the appropriate Team Directors. 

Travel, Lodging, Food, Chaperoning

These items are the responsibility of each family or participant.  Parents ARE NOT required to remain at the practice venue but be accessible ICE.  If you are unable to attend an event with your child, please secure another chaperone or make arrangements with another family on the team.   

Tentative Race information

Session 1 Base - team-oriented** fun development

4/1 The Bear, Lakewood, CO OR 4/29 Fangdango, Bailey, CO

4/23 Royal Gorge Groove, Canon City, CO  **duo with staff or teammate encouraged

5/13 6/12 of Royal Gorge, Canon City, CO **team format encouraged with teammate or staff; duo, 3-person or 4-person 

Additional support possible; 

4/13 Fayetteville UCI Jr Cup 9 (~12 hr drive)

Session 2 Race - progression to individual performance

5/29 Mad Gravel XC, Elbert, CO 

June Race TBD

7/8 CO State XC champs, Copper Mtn, CO

Additional support possible:

5/6 SoHo bike fest, Jr Cup,  Soldier Hollow, UT (~9hr drive)

5/19 Englewood WI Jr Cup, Englewood, WI (~16+hr drive)

7/4 Firecracker 50 **possible fun team duo event

7/19 USAC National Championships (Location TBD) 

Practice Dates & Times*

Weekdays 4:30-6:30 *pending weather & trail conditions, option to reschedule to another day within that week if inclement weather 

Location - 

Will vary depending on the goal of practice, but may include Cheyenne Canon, Stratton, Red Rocks, Palmer Park, Ute Valley, Pulpit Rock, Falcon Trail, Mt. Herman, Woodland Park, Canon City, etc.


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Name (First/Last)  *
Address *
Phone *
Best contact
Email *
Parent or Guardian (full name) *
Phone of parent/guardian  *
Email of parent or guardian *
High School team (if applicable)  *
What is your Why for mountain biking?  *
What are your 2-3 biggest accomplishments?  *
How many races have you competed in?  *
What are your top 3-5 results?  *
Explain a time you were faced with adversity and the outcome? Whether good or bad and the outcome on your mindset.  *
Why are you interested in joining this team? What makes you an ideal participant?  *
Do you have a coach currently?  If so who? *
Are you interested in the group coaching plan that involves workouts outside of scheduled practice?  *
Peak Devo is a tentative name, but on this team we value involvement and engagement. Do you have any suggestions? Let's here any name has that ring or stokes your fire! *
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