Early Season Racing
April 1 to May 31
The Early Season Racing program is designed for the beginning or experienced Junior cycling road race athlete. The Program lasts two months, April through May. The focus of the program is to further develop a competitive level of physical fitness and bike handling skills. Race tactics and racing skills will be taught -- including drafting technique, sprinting, time trialing, hill climbing and pace line riding -- to allow the athlete to confidently race in Junior Road Race Categories sponsored by the Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado.
Program Cost: $400
2nd+ child(ren) from a family will receive a 15% discount.
Don’t let the cost or equipment keep you from participating. Talk to us and let us work with you to break down the barriers to participation.
Benefits
Logistics
* Note: "Racing age 11" means athlete will be 11 years old by Dec 31, 2019, according to USA Cycling rules. Younger riders who have previously raced/trained should speak with the Coaches to be considered for joining the team.
Program Cost: $400
2nd+ child(ren) from a family will receive a 15% discount.
Don’t let the cost or equipment keep you from participating. Talk to us and let us work with you to break down the barriers to participation.
Benefits
- 19 outdoor coached sessions at various locations around Denver
- The training groups split based on Age and Ability, to maximize benefit
- 2 team supported weekend races:
- FRCC will support one Team Race each month, held on weekends
- Supported races include race-day on-site coaching and mechanical support
- Participants welcome to race on their own at other Early Season races, representing FRCC
- Group Training Plan available on TrainingPeaks for all athletes to continue training progression outside of the coached rides
- All Athletes will receive an end of session coach evaluation
Logistics
- Dates: April 1, 2019 thru May 31, 2019
- Monday & Wednesday, afternoons/evenings
- Locations:
- Outdoor Practices: various locations around Denver
- Cherry Creek Reservoir, Chatfield Reservoir, Bear Creek Reservoir, Lookout Mountain, and others
- Older Age Groups and advanced riders will ride on open roads outside of the above locations when appropriate
- Cherry Creek Time Trial Races will be combined with some Wednesday afternoon practices
- Indoor Practices (if needed, due to weather): Inspired Training Center, 190 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO
- Outdoor Practices: various locations around Denver
- Age: Minimum Racing age of 11 for 2019*
- Requirements: Basic Bike Handling Skills and Ability to Ride a Bike 15 miles.
* Note: "Racing age 11" means athlete will be 11 years old by Dec 31, 2019, according to USA Cycling rules. Younger riders who have previously raced/trained should speak with the Coaches to be considered for joining the team.