Team culture/objective
We are a NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) sanctioned team within the Oregon League. We accept all that have a passion or a curiosity about mountain biking with other teens. We accept all experience and fitness levels. There are no try-outs or benching. Everyone on the team participates. We are an inclusive, supportive group of middle and high school student who ride, who's primary goal to have fun, challenge ourselves and each other on and off the trail. Thru this team experience, we gain friendship, trail stewardship, skill development, and physical activity outside, with other like minded individuals.
Programming is based on group ride dynamics, skill development, and games. We group riders based on on age skill/experience levels and their goals. If a teen is interested in racing competitively, or just to challenge themselves, we will provide the resources, so they are prepared for these events. We do not require attendance, but have found those who show up consistently, focus on skill development, are better prepared for racing, and our longer weekend rides. As riders improve their skills, demonstrate self risk management and control, they will be able to ride longer and/or more advanced level trails.
We are not an elite development team or do not ride extreme/technical trails or downhill routes requiring shuttles. We understand that you don’t need a team to enjoy riding a mountain bike, but we have discovered there is a certain synergistic energy that is created by youth riding with their peers and with coaches that are there to support and encourage them
If your not sure if this is something you/your teen would enjoy, ask about joining one of our week-day team rides.
How do I join the team?
- Fill out a Team Application .
- We will send you two “Invites” - one from NICA and another from StackTeamApp. You must “join” both. email lillian.kfcmtb@gmail.com requesting to join.
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Registration with NICA is done thru the “PitZone” - opens up April 1st!
- All the legal stuff and agreements are signed off here
- Payment of NICA/League is done through this site.
- Riders will not be allowed to ride with the team until all payment and scholarship arrangements are made.
- StackTeamApp - this is an online team management program that we use to communicate to the team, coaches and parents. This is a private network only available to paid and registered riders’ households and coaches. If you do not sign up your rider here, they cannot join our rides.
- All riders must be registered in the PitZone and have paid all dues (or have made financial arrangements) before joining their first ride. No exceptions.
- If you want to ride with the team, before deciding to join, please arrange this with the Team Director/Head Coach to get a signed waiver.
If registration is full, you will be placed on our waiting list.
Team Rides/ Times / Season period
Preseason rides/skill clinics - May thru June
See Events/Meetings - for schedule
Season - July 1 thru end of Oct (two weeks after last race)
Weekday Team Rides - Tues & Thur - (5:30pm* to 8pm (Moore Park trails)
Weekend Team Rides - Sat 8:30am to 11am (Spence Mtn and other locations)
Cost-
$ 300 - Oregon State League/ NICA Student Athlete National fee
$100 - Klamath Falls Composite Team Fees
Team Jersey - all team members are required to purchase a jersey. Depending on the style cost can range from $50 to $90. We are able to offer this at wholesale pricing.
Scholarships are available for both the Oregon League and Local team fees.
For new team members, if you would like to try one team ride, you can with a waiver and before paying any fees, to see if our program is right for your teen. You will need to arrange this ahead of time, to make sure we have the proper coach & rider ratios.
NICA Student Athlete National & Oregon NICA State League fees
Registration and fees are paid via NICA's website portal - PitZone
The fees covers participation in NICA/League programs and events (i.e. insurance, coaching resources, 4 races, GRiT rides) - League scholarships are available. These fees are due when you register your teen thru the PitZone. We do not receive any funding from these dues or from NICA to operate the team.
Klamath Falls Composite Team Fees & Team Jersey
Fees cover team expenses, team supplies, and cover some of the out of pocket costs that our coaches incur. Our coaches volunteer on average 4 to 10hrs or more per week, so we try to offset their personal out of pocket costs for training and travel to races.
Please pay your team fees via our StackTeamApp store or by check. Please make checks made out to Klamath Falls Composite. We ask that this is paid once your teen starts to attend team rides.
Team scholarships and payment plans are available for those who need it. When you sign up your teen, please indicate that you will need this.
NOTE: Team dues and NICA /Oregon League fees are paid to TWO different organizations.
to NICA/Oregon League when you register in the PitZone.
Equipment costs - varies depending on what you currently own and what is available.
We have a few team loaner bikes in only a few sizes, available for teens who are unable to obtain an bike. These are available on a first come first basis and will require an application and loaner agreement to use.
Please do not let cost, prevent your teen from participating, let us know what we can do to assist.
WHAT GEAR IS REQUIRED?
In order to safely participate in team practices, weekend rides and races, the following gear is required:
- Multi-speed bike in good working order appropriate for mountain biking*
- Helmet that fits properly, and not damaged and less than 5 years old
- Closed toe shoes
- Bike kit (small bike pump, tube, tire levers, etc.)
- Water bottle or hydration pack
- Eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses)
* Mountain bikes purchased from department stores (Walmart, Target, Fred Meyers, Big 5), are not safe for mountain biking. Many are too heavy, too uncomfortable, and poorly manufactured.
All bikes used for practice, must be inspected for safety by Zach’s Bikes. There is no charge for the inspection, but please do this as soon as possible, as they may recommend repairs to make the bike safe to ride.
We will not have teens ride on a bike that is not safe and/or not appropriate for the trails that we ride. No exceptions.
If there is something you need, or don't have, let me know, we will do our best to help you. Many team members upgrade their equipment, and are happy to either hand down or sell bikes/equipment they have outgrown. We also have an inventory of used riding gear and clothing, that is available that has been donated.
I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS or want my teen to try one of your team rides: Call our team director, Lillian at 541-892-7894 or email at lillian.kfcmtb@gmail.com