
Everything you need to know for the 2020 season
If you missed the parent info night, here is the slide deck we reviewed.
View the google group forum or Team Snap for the most recent communications and the
team calendar for the schedule
Please make sure to read the entire page, see the menu
What you need to do in order to join the team:
Sign up for the roster (insert roster link)
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You will be invited to...
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Register in the Pitzone (& sign the NICA waiver)
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Start using Team Snap
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Nov 2&3 - Mandatory Bike Check at Stay True Cycles (Nick's new shop) 2743 9th Street 9am - Noon
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Bring your bike and dues (if you haven’t already paid)
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Show up at the following times based on your last name:
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Nov 2
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All female riders, in order to attend Sunday's women's ride
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9am-10am: A - G
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10am-11am: Female Riders A - O
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11am-12pm: Female Riders P - Z
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Nov 3
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9am-10am: H - M
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10am-11am: N - S
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11am-12pm: T - Z
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By Nov 3: If applicable, apply for a loaner bike
Nov 19 - Attend the mandatory rider onboarding meeting at Sports Basement at 4:15pm
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Goals form filled out
Before Dec 1, Pay your team dues:
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$650 for all riders (includes Pitzone fees for NICA and NorCal memberships, if they have already been paid, then pay $575)
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Payment Options: Make sure to note the rider’s name when paying
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PayPal: paypal.me/bhsmtb
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Check, written out to “Berkeley High School Mountain Bike Team”, email director@bhscycling.org for the address
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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, Sun
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Yoga on Wednesday
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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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5 League Races, 1 NorCal Championship
Training Schedule
Dec 1 - Dec 22
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Sunday practices will meet at the Campinile at 9am
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Cyclebar is Monday or Wednesday
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Thursday will be on the bike meeting at Strawberry Creek park at 4:15pm
Jan 6- Jan 16
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Sunday practices will meet at the Campinile at 9am
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Cyclebar is Monday or Wednesday
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Thursday will be on the bike meeting at Strawberry Creek park at 4:15pm
Jan 21 through the remainder of the season
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On the bike practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays will meet at Live Oak Park at 4:15pm
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Sunday practices will meet at the Campinile at 9am
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Yoga on Wednesdays, must RSVP through Team Snap (space is limited)
Equipement 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
We will hold another parent meeting in advance of our first race (March 7 or 8)
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Race entry fees for the first two races are covered by the team dues. Bianca will be signing up all riders for the first two races
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Dates for race weekends can be found on the NorCal website, exact day is TBC.
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What to expect (as a rider and parent), what we need parents to do, example race flyer
Parent Involvement
Sign-up to support the pit on race day, sign- up on the Race Day Job card
Ride with the team - contact Coach Elise at ecfortin@gmail.com
Obtaining sponsorship from local businesses
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Send any questions to
Join a committee! Email Bianca at director@bhscycling.org. We need 3-5 parent volunteers for the following:
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Sponsorship
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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