Who Are We?
We are a club sport at Desert Vista High School, open to all DV Students & Ahwatukee Middle School Students interested in Mountain Biking. We participate in the Arizona Interscholastic Cycling League, that provides a positive environment where our members can compete and enjoy the sport of Mountain Biking while developing friendships, athletic skills, and team work that will last a lifetime. Riders of all abilities and fitness levels are encouraged to join us as we learn and experience the adventures of Mountain Biking!
Watch "Single Track High" for a great intro to the National Interscholastic Cycling Association by Pedal Born Pictures
https://vimeo.com/95958080
2020 Season Details
Preseason Kickoff April 2020
Riders: 6th Grade thru High School
"With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility", Uncle Ben
Rider Responsibilities:
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DV Student or Ahwatukee Middle School Student
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Have a Mountain Bike
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Have a Good Attitude
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Be Willing to Learn & Work Hard
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Maintain Grades
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Have Fun, Smile & Respect the Community
Interested in joining the Team?
Step 1: Submit New Rider Request Form to be contacted by a Coach about the upcoming Season.
Step 2: Register in the NICA Pit Zone
Step 3: Sign up for the Team Snap
Step 4: Get your bike tuned up and get ready for some fun!
Email Head Coach Mike Dale with any questions.
Parents
Recent Press about High School Mountain Biking:
Thunder Mountain Bikers Share State Podium - Ahwatukee Foothills News December 9, 2019
East Valley Pedaling into Interscholastic Cycling - East Valley Tribune December 17, 2018
The Future of American Cycling - Velo News July 31, 2019
How NICA is Changing Lives - Velo News July 30, 2019
Parental Support is vital to the success of the team. From early morning rides to emergency bike repairs to race day support, each Rider needs a solid support team!
Costs to join the team are set at the beginning of the season, but please reach out to us for an estimate and further information on how the team is managed. We will have a mandatory Parent Meeting in August to help clarify any questions. Please refer to the Team Write up document for additional details.
Parents with a Mountain Bike background are invited to become a Ride Leader. Additional details can be found in the Pit Zone.
If interested in becoming a Coach, please reach out to us, as we need all the help we can get!
Email Head Coach Mike Dale with any questions.
Additional Team Info:
Thank you to all of our Team Sponsors for your support!
