Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking TEAm is Ready for Adventure!
Our Upper School Mountain Biking TEAm returns for another fun and challenging season riding the best trails Tahoe & Truckee have to offer! The goal of this TEAm is to build the MTB know-how, physical and mental stamina, and fun with friends on bikes exploring nature. Mountain biking is a life long, healthy pursuit and one that anyone interested should enjoy. This program has shifted from XC racing to focus solely on enduro riding with blended XC riding as well. And explore beyond Tahoe and Truckee on team overnight trips to Downieville for its classic 26 mile downhill, as well as Quincy, CA and its newly built MTB specific trail system and more.
Details
Who: This TEAm is designed for 9th to 12th grade student-athletes who attend TEA.
When: Beginning April 16, rides are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3pm to 5:15pm. The season will run through beginning of June.
All practices are scheduled on the School Calendar – linked here.
Where: Rides will vary to keep practices fresh. The team has rode DonkeyTown, Tahoe Rim Trail, Flume, 06, Big Chief, TDXC and other fun, challenging single track trails. Ride schedules will be communicated prior to each practice week. Parents pick up from the ride trailhead. Parents are welcome to join on rides.
Coaches: John Drum, Eric Martin and others TBA.
Athlete Expectations: All team members will read, sign and follow the Student Athlete Expectations Agreement.
Equipment: Students must provide the following: Front or full suspension mountain bike, bike helmet, gloves, hydration system and personal bike repair kit. Dress for riding and weather.
Registration: Registration fee is $225 per student, click HERE to register.
Scholarships – It’s our goal to ensure that programs are available to every student and family – program costs should not deter participation. To ensure this, Tahoe Expedition Academy offers need based financial assistance for Athletics and Activities programming. Please contact the TEA Athletics and Activities Department for details at emartin@tahoeexpeditionacademy.org or apeugnet@tahoeexpeditionacademy.org. All inquiries are confidential.