WEST BIKE TEAM

West High School ~ Salt Lake City, Utah

In it together

We are a group of 63 student athletes affiliated with West High School in Salt Lake City. Our mountain bike team welcomes all abilities.

The only requirement is the desire to ride.

Our Team Welcome Meeting will be held on April 11 at 7 pm in the West High School Library. Please join us to meet other athletes and find out more about our team!

Rider registration opens on April 1.

West Mountain Bike Team Salt Lake City West High School

100% Volunteer

Our team runs completely on volunteer efforts. Parents ride with the team, coach, bring food/supplies, host team events, carpool, bookkeep, arrange service learning opportunities, set up and support our athletes on race days, and share unique skills such as health and wellness, bike maintenance, etc.

West Mountain Bike Team West High School Salt Lake City Utah

The Season

We start in April practicing one day per week. We ramp up to three days per week by mid June. The first race is late August. The season wraps up in late October. We get together for social events along the way.

Practices will be Thursday nights from 5:30 to 7:30 from April to June. The first practice is on April 18th. Starting in June, practices are generally on Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and Saturday mornings.

The season ends with a Team Party sometime in late October after the State Championship races. 

Ages

All students in 7th-12th grade. Younger riders start in 7th+8th grade as DEVO athletes. They participate fully with the team with the exception of the final 2 races.

Location

At the start of the season, we meet for practice at locations in Salt Lake Valley. As the summer heats up we head up the canyon to cooler locations. The races are at fun destinations like Snow Basin, Moab and Soldier Hollow. Carpooling is encouraged!

Competitions

The competition season starts in late August. Devo riders (7+8 graders) participate in the first three races and finish the season in late September. High School riders have two more races and finish the season in late October.

The race schedule is posted on UtahMTB.org: https://www.utahmtb.org/race

We are in region 2.

Equipment & Cost

Riders need a mountain bike in good working order, helmet, glasses, gloves, uniform (kit).
Total High School Fees ~$600
Total Devo Fees ~$550
Financial assistance is available.

UTAH MTB + NICA

We are a part of the Utah High School League which is affiliated with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). More info at https://www.utahmtb.org/about

GRiT: Girls Ride Together

West welcomes female riders! We have 19 female athletes, GriT Student Ambassadors and GRiT Coaches. More info at https://www.utahmtb.org/grit

Questions or interested in joining the team?

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