FLYERS XC 2024 CLUB

Informational Slides

What are we?

WHAT IS THIS CLUB?

This is a club designed to help youth develop and compete as XC mountain bike riders within a positive, structured team environment.

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Our program provides opportunities for structured training, riding experiences, and coaching outside of NICA that provides needed support in pursuit of your goals.

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Key elements of this program include:

1. Endurance rides as a team
2. Skills coaching/training
3. Race support (outside of NICA)
4. Strength & conditioning training
5. Nutrition guidance
6. Social activities

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Club Leadership/Coaching

COACHES/CLUB MANAGEMENT

CLUB DIRECTOR

Adam Clark

adam@lakemountainflyers.com

801-691-3249

HEAD COACH

Randall Adams

randall.adams@outlook.com

801-837-2016

Randall is an experienced NICA level 3 ride leader from the Lehi team and an experienced endurance athlete. We’re super excited to have him on board in 2024! You will love his approach to training/riding, and the positive culture he brings to the group.

Adam is the president and founder of the Lake Mountain Bicycle Club and the head coach for Cedar Valley’s NICA team.

We need adult riders/coaches!

• Similar to how NICA teams run, we need adult leaders of all abilities to ride and coach with us.

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• If you are a parent that would like to ride with us and even help coach, we could use your help! Let Adam or Randall know if you are interested!

Club Details

How is it different from NICA

• This is not a competitor to NICA. It is an additional, year-round experience meant to prepare and develop and support riders who want to raise their abilities and compete both within and beyond NICA racing.

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• This is similar to other local clubs in Utah such as Maybirds, Aspire, etc.

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• While there will be some overlap between our club and NICA teams/seasons, we do not compete, but supplement the NICA season by working with youth to build plans for workouts and racing that fit their specific goals/needs. Practice time will largely be replaced in June by NICA practices. We will continue to provide workout plans throughout the year.

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• This is NOT 1:1 coaching, but it will provide a lot of what you would get from a 1:1 coaching situation. It is club based, so like NICA, we practice together both in practices and where possible, on workouts.

Who can join?

Requirements

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1. You must have completed 1 full NICA season, or equivalent demonstrated MTB experience and skill level
2. Min going into 8th-12th grades in Fall of 2024
3. You must provide your own appropriate level bike and appropriate equipment for riding

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Exceptions to these above requirements are to be given at the discretion of the coaches and club director.

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Suggested

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While anyone can join who fits the above criteria, it is most viable for those living in Saratoga Springs, Lehi, and Eagle Mountain. Others are certainly welcome, but it will be more difficult because a lot of our practices/rides (especially early in the year) will be in the Saratoga & Eagle Mountain areas. This is because that is where we will have best access to dry and accessible trails.

Registration

OPENS: December 5, 2023

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CLOSES: When we close it (no predetermined date)

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COST: $0

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Link to register will be posted on website, on Facebook, in club wiki, and in Slack.

Costs

Required Costs

• Club Fee = $0
• We have no fee for this club in 2024

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Additional Possible Costs

• Travel - for races, practices. Riders will need to either provide their own transportation or help pay for the costs of transportation and lodging, etc needed for travel practices and races.
• Club Swag - we will have swag available for purchase such as t-shirts, hats, socks, and other items.
• Race Kit - these are not required, but recommended.
• Spring Camp - We are looking to do a multi-day camp in the Spring and will have a separate cost to account for food and other related costs to the activity
• Race Fees - for any races you participate in.
• Personal Gear and Bike Costs

Gear & Bikes

Riding Gear

• Helmet
• Water bottle - you will need to carry your own water
• Repair kit for riding w/tube
• Riding clothes for various weather conditions, etc.

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Bike Requirements

• Bikes need to be appropriate to the level and type of riding we do (MTB cross country). We can recommend bikes, if you are looking for one.
• You need to keep the bike in good condition, clean, and working well.

Benefits/what you get

• Awesome social riding
• Adventure to new spots
• Support at designated races (Mechanical, Coaching, etc)
• Training Plan for the Season - through NICA season
• Coaching at practices and races
• Invitation to attend Spring Camp
• Insurance Coverage

Club Race Kits & Gear

• We are designing new kits for 2024 now.
• Race kits are an additional cost of around $100-120 for the full kit.
• Tops and bottoms can be purchased individually (without full set)
• You are not required to purchase the kit.
• You will need to race in at least a team branded top (t-shirt, tech tee, etc)
• Volt store for this will be open in January.

Club Season Schedule

SEASON TIMELINE

OFF/PRE-SEASON

Dec 2023 - Feb 2024

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SPRING SEASON

March - May 2024

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CORE RACE SEASON & NICA SEASON

June - October 2024

OFF/PRE-SEASON

Dec 2023 - Feb 2024

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• Workouts (via workout plan)
• Some club activities/workouts
• Some club rides

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WORKOUTS

• Bike skill work
• Ride on your own
• Off-the bike workouts
• Endurance training (lots of miles)
• Knowledge training

• Weather will be big factor for what we do together
• We will try to do at least 1-2 group rides/trips each month
• You should be riding and working out with each other as much as possible either outside or inside!
• Some group activities will include non-riding activities either for social or education or workout purposes

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SPRING SEASON

March- May 2024

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• Workouts (via workout plan)
• Ride Practices 1x a week
• Camp (dates TBD)
• Some early races (icup, etc)
• Start NICA practices

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WORKOUTS

• Bike skill work (on and off trails)
• Base work (lots of miles) on your own or with friends
• Ride on your own
• Off-the bike workouts (ramping down some)

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CORE RACE SEASON & NICA SEASON

June - Oct 2024

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• Workouts via workout plan
• Ride Practices will be through NICA teams
• Occasional rides/activities
• Races as scheduled per rider plan

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WORKOUTS

• Bike skill work (on and off trails)
• Downhill work
• Race Prep and Training
• Ride on your own
• Off-the bike workouts (minimal)
• Endurance training (continual work)
• Interval/Speed training

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Racing

How does racing fit in?

• This is a choose your own adventure experience when it comes to racing. You can choose to do as much or little racing as you want.

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• We will be selecting race series or specific races where we will work to go as a club and support as a club. As these selected races are chosen, we will provide details and work to make these especially fun events.

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• However, you are welcome and encouraged to have fun racing in any series or single race as you wish and represent our club either by yourself or with friends.

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• You are responsible for your own race fees and costs. When club supported, we will provide snacks, drinks, repair help as possible, etc..

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RACES

INTERMOUNTAIN CUP RACE SERIES

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• Each race costs around $45
• Total of races
• Registration for these is now open (https://www.redrockbicycle.com/articles/2022-xc-schedule-pg1264.htm)

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WEEKLY RACE SERIES

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• 11 races on Wednesday evenings
• https://weeklyraceseries.com/
• Season Pass is $185.25 (on sale), $25 individually (for 1 race)

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OTHER MTB SERIES

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• Our own local series
• Locations and dates TBD

OTHER RACE SERIES

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• ICUP Endurance races
• True Grit

Additional Info

PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY

We believe that all practices should be purpose driven, deliberate, and be F.U.N.

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1. FOCUS�- Always have a plan & be organized�- Have a purpose/reason - and communicate it.�
2. UNPLANNED/UNSTRUCTURED�- Be open to the unplanned, spontaneous. Don’t be so rigid/structured that the spontaneous doesn’t happen. Leave room for, and be open to unexpected opportunities, going off the beaten path, and trying new things.�- Use games to allow for this within a structure and with purpose. Games and teach skills and fitness without the awareness kids have of the “hardness” of things. Plus, it builds relationships, competitive fire, and team.�
3. NATURAL�- We work with our strengths. We work with the trails and resources we have, we build confidence on things we’re naturally good at, and we use that confidence to overcome weaknesses.�- We know and coach to our “psychology”.

FAQ

Q. Do we have to go to any or all of the races?

A. No. You can choose which races to compete in. We will work with you to develop a race plan for the season so you can do a set of races that fits your desires and your time and financial budget.

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Q. Will this conflict with NICA?

A. No. once NICA seasons begin, the expectation is that you will ride with your NICA team for practices. We will continue to provide a training plan and support and race together at other race series during the summer.

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Q. Will there be group travel to practices or races?

A. By default, there will not be travel provided by the team. However, we will help coordinate travel and there will likely be options/opportunities for carpooling to locations. At times, we might workout group travel, but it will be decided upon by team coaches depending on the number of people traveling, etc. In these circumstances, we will inform you of options and the cost of those where necessary.

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Q. Do I need to buy the club race kit?

A.No. It is recommended, but it will not be required. However, you will be required to wear a team branded shirt - which could include your practice tee, which will be included in your team fee.

TEAM LOGISTICS

TEAM COMMUNICATIONS

• EMAIL - Regular emails will be sent to you. Please read!!
• SLACK - team communication application. Join and participate in our discussions/channels

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OTHER TEAM TECHNOLOGY

• Google Forms for Registration
• Mobile App
• Strava - some fun contests and tracking rides
• Trailforks - training rides/routes
• Google Photos
• Google Docs/Sheets
• Google Calendar

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HOW CAN YOU HELP?!

VOLUNTEER HELP

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Coach/ride with us

• We are looking to get coaches set for the team
• Get trained and ride with us!

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Help with Race Day support

• Food
• Check-in/Warmup
• Setup
• Mechanical

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Other Help

• Logistics/Engineering types
• Social Media/Photography
• Help with sponsors and fundraising

FINANCIAL HELP

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Donate

• We are a 501-C3 and would love any and all donations from anyone.
• Donate yourself, recruit donors, spread the word when we put out a donation campaign.

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Sponsors

• With sponsors we can lower costs for travel, camp, etc
• Looking for sponsors now
• Putting together sponsor sheets - available soon!

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The Lake Mountain Bicycle Club

A Local, 501-C3 Non-Profit

https://www.lakemountainflyers.com/

CLUB PURPOSE/VISION

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At a very basic level, the club was created to help provide an organized structure to enable kids in the community to learn and grow while biking. 

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Our initial model was Durango Devo (Durango, CO) - a town/area with only about 25,000 people, they serve more than 600+ kids each year and achieve more than 1,100 registrations a year! They serve kids from 2 years old on strider bikes to U19 competitive groups that travel to compete at national races.

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Key modifications to the Durango model are:

• More club type activities (meaning more free stuff)
• More community based events and activities
• Our own local flavor and interpretation to things

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The idea is to provide an accessible, tiered opportunity for kids in our communities to gain a lifelong love and habit of riding bikes for health, fun, and relationships, to connect people to their local environment and take advantage of our local geography for community improvement.

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It is not our goal to compete against other opportunities, but to add to, fill gaps, and provide unique experiences at in a socially and economically inclusive, accessible way.

CLUB PURPOSE/VISION

From the "About" page on the website:

The Lake Mountain Bicycle Club (LMBC) was founded in the Fall of 2020 in Eagle Mountain, UT.  We wanted to create an organized structure and supportive environment for kids to learn, progress, and enjoy riding bikes together. This includes helping the smallest of kids start biking, to supporting more advanced youth athletes who are wanting to compete at higher levels. Our goal is to build a club that is considered one of the premiere community bike clubs in the country, and a model for others.

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The mission of LMBC is to develop individuals, in group/team settings, into life-long advocates, participants, and supporters of biking through skill building, training, education, friendships, and events.

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We believe that in riding together and working hard to improve our skills/abilities, we can create real, positive change in the lives of all involved, with both riders and coaches. It creates bonds with each other, creates a love for the outdoors, a sense of responsibility and stewardship for our earth and our health, and teaches us that we can do hard things and obtain joy from doing them. In the end, this is about becoming. 

CLUB PURPOSE/VISION

VISION

Be a top cycling development club for youth in the country. 

Based on the:

• Number and diversity of riders we serve
• Quality of programs
• Innovative and emulated
• Community and regional impact