Supporting positive development of student athletes through the sport of cycling.

2024

196 MTB TEAM

AGENDA

• WELCOME
• Meet the Coaches
• 196 MTB Team �& MN Cycling Association
• 2025 MTB Season
• Hear from the Parents
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Future Events

COACHES

Coach�Phil

Coach�Darin

CoachMatt

Coach�Alesia

Coach�Emily

THANK YOU!!!�Coach Reid & Coach Ken

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A Composite Team

• Comprised of (4) teams that practice together & share resources
• Apple Valley, Eagan, Eastview, & Rosemount
• Official Club Team
• Athletes can letter
• Governed by Minnesota Cycling Association (MCA)

�196MTB is a recognized� 501©(3) Non-Profit�

Strong Mind, Body, Character, Equality & Inclusivity

ABOUT US

196 MTB is one of the original 16 Teams

89 MTB Teams in MN

TEAM Goals & Core Principles

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• Support the positive development of young men and women through the sport of biking.
• Create a safe and positive environment that supports the sport of biking as a lifelong sport.
• Compete as individuals and teams to our utmost ability while maintaining strong sportsmanship. �

Strong Mind, Body, Character, Equality & Inclusivity

196MTB Giving Back

Community Engagement

• Feed My Starving Children: Meals: 39,096, Boxes packed: 181
• Food Drives: 688.3 pounds for local food shelf
• Lebanon Hills Trail Work: 100 hours, Participants: 50
• MCA Volunteering: 118 hours
• Awards: Eagan Rotary Grant

160+ ACTIVE Participants on the team – Riders, Ride Leaders & Volunteers

• 105 student athletes riding on the team
• 54 Middle School
• 51 High School
• 49 Ride Leaders (Adult Volunteers)

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• RIDERSHIP
• Student Riders: UP 24% & Ride Leaders: UP 49%
• 60%+ New to the team
• 30+ Practices, 2-time trials, 5 pre-rides, 5 races �& 10 MTB locations.
• Approximately 300+ miles riding together!
• 70%+ of our riders raced with some impressive results!
• Focus is on having a fun & positive experience that supports biking as a lifelong sport! �
• COACHES
• 3^rd year with designated, focused coaching staff for the HS & MS teams
• 3 – MCA Level Two Certified
• 16 – MCA Level Three Certified Ride Leaders

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196MTB

2024 by the Numbers

2024 Year in Review

LAST SEASON - YEAR of FIRSTS

• Established team as a 501c3 recognized non-profit
• New trailer after our original trailer was stolen – Named “Theo”
• Partnered with the Lebanon Hill Trail crew for multiple trail maintenance sessions
• Organized food drive and Feed My Starving Children packing session
• Started a Performance Development program
• Won boys Varsity, Girls JV3, Boys JV3, Boys & Girls 7^th grade... At the same race!
• High School & Middle School teams – 1^st place at the same race!
• Middle School - 1st place for any MS team (3 wins)
• High School - 1st place in 4 races this year!
• 1^st State Championship
• 4 riders in Boys Varsity
• Fundraisers - Red Savoy's, Raising Canes, & Chipotle
• Appeared in Eagan City Lifestyle Magazine

3 – Individual State Champions �1 - Team State Champion

Season Series� 2^nd Place – Middle School

4^th Place – High School

78% Raced

72% Qualified in the Top 100

7 Team Wins

2024

196MTB TEAM

Practices:  Tuesday & Thursday 5:45 – 7:45 p.m.

Lebanon Hills, Murphy, Lake Marion, Buck Hill, Whitetail Woods & others.

• High School & Middle School-focused practices�
• Saturday Fun rides and Race Pre-rides� (up to assistants and ride leaders)

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• All riders looking to improve their conditioning are welcome. 

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• Riders who are looking to race are highly encouraged to attend. 
• Hard work, getting out of your comfort zone �and setting goals are encouraged and reinforced!
• Coaches want your student to have fun!

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SEASON�Fall: July 7 – October 14

Typical Practice�Tuesday & Thursday 5:45-7:45 p.m.�Times will vary as season progresses

Where: Check calendar in TeamSnap​

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Cancellations: Rain, Air Quality & Heat Index - TeamSnap​

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Arrive Early

• Bike check: ABC - air, brakes, crank and quick releases ​

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Practice: ​

• Check-in with volunteer parent
• Wheels-in for announcements and instructions
• Hit the trail with your Ride Leader(s) & coaches!​

�End of Practice:

• Wheels-out: share “What Went Well” (3W’s) & “What’s Worth Improving”
• ​Final announcements/next practice or race. ​
• Signing out is required

MCA Racing Series

• Established in 2012
• Multi-race series for students across Minnesota �(we'll be at 5)
• Optional. Not everyone races.
• Offers students of all ability levels the opportunity to ride and have fun!
• Teams from all over MN come together to compete, cheer on friends, and make lifelong memories.
• All teams are co-ed.
• There are no tryouts.  
• Nobody is ever 'cut'.

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1. Schindler’s Way, August 23 & 24
2. Lake Rebecca, September 6 & 7
3. Gamehaven, September 20 & 21
4. Whitetail Ridge V2, September 27 & 28�
5. State Championship�- Mankato -�October 11 & 12

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2025

MCA RACE SERIES

Practice Outline

Hear from the

Parents

Communication

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All team activities, calendar, and communication will be coordinated via the TeamSnap app�

• Invite to join team in TeamSnap will be sent following registration �(this is a manual process, so will not be instantaneous)

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• The primary email address included in your registration will be where invite will be sent and that added profile will be based on. 
• You can add additional email addresses within your profile in TeamSnap.�
• TeamSnap app: REQUIRED�

Student Rider & Ride Leader registration: 

https://196mtb.org/registration/

�Registration

STEP 1: Register through Team Snap

STEP 2: Register with MCA

• To be considered registered with 196 MTB, both steps must be competed with fees paid.�
• *Student registration #’s dependent on # of Ride Leaders & Parent Volunteers.

Registration link �and instructions available at:��

TWO STEP Process

https://196mtb.org/registration/

REGISTER �HERE

Non-Racer

• $220 196MTB Club Fee
• Includes Jersey�
• $100 MCA Association Fee

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Non-Racer Total �$320

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Racer

• $220 196MTB Club Fee
• Includes Jersey�
• $100 MCA Association Fee
• Racing Fees: vary by when you register
• April 1 – May 15: $50 per race / $150 SuperPass
• May 16 – July 1: $55 per race / $160 SuperPass
• July 2 – August 1: $60 per race / $170 SuperPass��

Racer Total� $370-$490

Program Fees

RECOMMENDED: Season SuperPass, all 5 races �(Paid on MCA CCN site by August 1^st)

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2025�New Riding Gear

Volunteer Opportunities

Minimum Commitment

Each Athlete's Family

• Minimum 1 Practice
• Sign riders in/out 
• Stay on site for the duration as practice

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Each Racer's Family

• Minimum 1 MCA Shift on a Race Day
• On and off bike options
• Team obligation to meet league required volunteer hours at races: 243 HOURS!

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Optional Opportunities

• Race Day
• Trailer (to/from event)
• Set up & tear down team tents
• Food & Drink Coordinators
• Tent Host�
• Ride Leader
• Board Member Positions
• Board Sub-Committee Positions

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• President
• Darin Thureen �
• Vice President
• Phil Nelson�
• Secretary
• “OPEN”
• INTERIM: Josh Schettle�
• Treasurer
• Josh Schettle �

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• Director at Large
• Alesia Smith

2025 Board Positions

President & Vice President:

Terms begin July of calendar year, one year term, 2025 nominations submit to the Secretary

Committees

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196 MTB Board Sub-Committees

• Marketing / Sponsorship
• Aaron Stotko & Ken Barringer�
• Community Outreach
• Captains & Captain’s Parents�
• Fundraising
• Katie Oberding�
• Memberships/Recruiting
• Darin Thureen�
• Registration
• Emily Strong�
• Events / Awards / Banquet
• Junior Captains & Captain's Parents

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• Volunteer Coordinator
• Marika Dwyer�
• Technology, Communications
• Emilie Berglund

Ride Leaders

Calling ALL ride leaders!  Without enough ride leaders, we cannot practice!

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• MCA regulations require a 6:1 or 8:2  rider to coach ratio.

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• Nube? We will train you!

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• Registration with the team and the State Association (MCA)

�Save the Date: Ride Leader Group Ride!�May 10^{th�10:00AM to 12:00PM} �Lebanon Hills

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GEAR

• Safe, geared mountain bike
• NO kickstand
• In general, department store bikes are not safe/reliable for mountain biking
• Approved helmet
• MUST be worn whenever a leg is over the bike
• Water bottle or hydration pack
• Spare tube and tools
• Athletic shoes or biking shoes
• No clip-in shoes unless you are a very experienced rider
• Recommended: Gloves and Eye Protection. Clear or very light tint!!�
• 196 MTB Mountain Bike Buyer's Guide >>

Program Details�Trek Bikes�  25% off most in-stock mountain bikes�15% off any accessory purchased at time of bike (certain exceptions apply)�https://www.freewheelbike.com/articles/freewheel-nica-discount-program-pg1229.htm�

Freewheel Contact Information�Cody Condon cody.condon@freewheelbike.com or eagan@freewheelbike.com �https://www.freewheelbike.com/articles/mca-nica-discount-program-pg1229.htm? �

MCA Partners

https://minnesotacycling.org/sponsors/

�Registration

STEP 1: Register through TeamSnap

STEP 2: Register with MCA

• To be considered registered with 196 MTB, both steps must be completed.�
• Student registration #’s dependent on # of Ride Leaders & Parent Volunteers.

Registration link �and instructions available at:��

TWO-STEP Process

https://196mtb.org/registration/

REGISTER �HERE

Team Snap invites: Communication tool for all 196 MTB messaging�Pre-Season:

• Girls Try-it Night – invite your female friends to join us!
• Team Ambassador Applications – applications available on www.196mtb.org. Due June 1!
• Bike Maintenance & Trail Work Sessions
• Ride Leader Training sessions – virtual and in-person skill sessions
• Save the dates –
• Saturday, May 10th - 10am-noon New & Returning Ride Leader Fun Ride
• Tuesday, August 19th – Team Photos
• Tuesday, October 21st – Team Banquet @ Eagan High

Upcoming Events

THANK YOU

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