Everything you need to know for the 2023 season
Use TeamSnap for the most recent communications and the season calendar.
2023 Upcoming Races:
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February 18th: Modesto
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March 4th: Exchequer MTB Park
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March 26th: Fort Ord
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April 16th: Six Sigma
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May 7th: Norcal Championships at Six Sigma
Training and Expectations
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Must be signed-up in Pitzone before you practice with the team
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3 on-bike practices per week, 1 yoga
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Tues, Thurs, Saturday OR Sunday
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Yoga on Mondays
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PE credit, as long as they maintain attendance expectations
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Show up to practice, on time and prepared (water, food, tools)
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Respect each other and your coaches
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6 League Races, 1 NorCal Championship
Training Schedule
Pre-Season December
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Saturday & Sunday practices will meet at the Campanile at 9am
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Thursday will be on the bike meeting at Strawberry Creek park at 4:15pm
January
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Saturday & Sunday practices will meet at the Campanile at 9am
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Tuesdays: Groups 1-3 Off-bike conditioning, Groups 4-6 Short Ride (Check TeamSnap for locations)
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Thursdays: Groups 1-3 Short Ride, Groups 4-6 Off-bike conditioning (Check TeamSnap for locations)
February-May
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On the bike practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays will meet at their respective locations at 4:15
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Saturday & Sunday practices will meet at the Campanile at 9am
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Yoga on Mondays (Virtual), must RSVP through Team Snap
Equipment Recommendations
Discounts available through Mike's Bikes for all riders and coaches in good standing with the team. For pricing call in or come in.
Bikes to look into:
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Specialized Chisel (what our loaner fleet is comprised of)
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Great value for a starting/new rider
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Specialized Epic (Comes in both full suspension and hardtail)
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Very racing oriented, but they now offer a more all-rounder build with the EVO version
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Trail riding oriented bike so not the best for the XC riding that the team focuses on, but still a great all-rounder for a rider that is more interested in going downhill rather than racing. Comes in both a 29” and a 27.5” wheeled configuration.
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Like the Chisel and Epic it comes in many different builds some offering great value and is more race oriented than other bikes on the list.
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Essentially a full suspension version of the Highball
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Trail oriented hardtail. Will be a better race bike than most full suspension bikes, but not a racey as the Highball, Epic/Chisel, or Alma
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Trail oriented 27.5” wheeled bike. Not the best for climbing and racing, but no slouch under a fit rider.
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Trail oriented 29” bike. Like the 5010 it descends better than it climbs, but can still be ridden quickly uphill with a fit rider.
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Like the Blur, this is a no compromise XC race full suspension
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Orbea’s answer to the Highball and Epic. Great value race oriented hardtail.
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Trail oriented 29” wheeled bike. Will not be an effective race bike, but will be a blast to ride outside of racing.
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In addition to a bike, you will need a helmet (helmets older than 3 years or that have had an impact need to be replaced), correct-size inner-tube, multi-tool, pump/CO2, lights (for early season practices), gloves, eye-protection etc. If you have any questions about equipment please let me know.
Coach Nick’s Recommendations:
All of these items can be purchased through Mike’s with the team discount.
Helmets:
Mutlitool:
Pump/CO2:
Lights:
Nightrider 750 (front)
Blackburn Click USB (rear)
Gloves:
Eye protection:
Below are a few nicer options, but carpenters safety glasses work great in a pinch and can be had for $5 at a hardware store.
Race Information
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At the parent meeting we review the following:
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All race entry fees are covered by the team dues. The team will be signing up all riders for all of the races
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Dates for race weekends can be found on the NorCal website, exact day can be found on the homepage
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What to expect (as a rider and parent), what we need parents to do, example race flyer
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2023 Race Dates
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February 18th: Modesto
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March 4th: Exchequer MTB Park
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March 26th: Fort Ord
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April 16th: Six Sigma
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May 7th: Norcal Championships at Six Sigma
Extra Events
Parent Involvement
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Sign-up to support the pit on race day, sign- up on the Race Day Job card
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Ride with the team - contact bhsmtbleadership@googlegroups.com
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Join a committee! Email the team director at bhsmtbleadership@googlegroups.com. We need 3-5 parent volunteers for the following:
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Race Day Pit Support
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Stoke/Spirit
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Fundraising
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Events (away practice ride coordination, end of year picnic)
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Help with getting 501c3 status
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