How to Start a High School Cycling Club

Detailed instructions on how to start a club:

First of all, there are a few types of clubs we recognize here at the PASCL:
1) High School Recognized Clubs (Made up of 1 school district)
2) Conglomerate Teams (made up of multiple school districts)
3) Unattached Riders (No Team)

7 Easy Steps in starting your own Team:
1) Spark interest!
2) Find a club Moderator
3) Fund raise!
4) Register with USA Cycling as a High School Club
5) Register with the series as your designated team type
6) Hold practices
7) Race!

For a list of registered teams and to become registered with the series, check out bikereg.com.


1) Spark interest!
Finding interested juniors is not only the job of involved adults, but is the job of young cyclists as well. There is not better spokesman than a young person thrilled to be a part of mountain biking and the league. Get out there and talk to your friends and other kids, telling them about mountain biking, the league, and how easy it is to get involved.

2) Find a club Moderator or Head Coach
There are a bunch of people out there who are interested in getting involved with a youth racing league. They don't have to be avid cyclists either! If you want to start a school team, and have a teacher who is willing to get involved, that is all you need to start!


3) Fund raise!
Form a booster club or check out one of the many fund raising companies on the internet for ideas. You can also talk to local businesses about getting their logo on your jerseys for a small contribution to the team. Or you can create team dues.


4) Register with USA Cycling as a High School Club
Follow this link, complete the form, and send it in with enclosed payment. It's as simple as that! The form is located HERE. Also complete and send in THIS form with your application.

5) Register with the series as your designated team type
This is also very simple to do. Go to www.Bikereg.com and find the PASCL series in the Mid-Atlantic Off Road Section (DIRECT LINK). Select which type of Team you are, and register! Make sure to use the contact information for your team contact.

6) Hold practices
Get two adults to hold a practice once or twice a week: One to lead and one to follow the group. You can hold practices somewhere as simple as your school cross country course, or even go to the closest trail network.

7) Race!
Register for the series races at BikeReg.com!


For more help building your team, contact Zach Adams at fastforwardracingproductions@gmail.com