— FIND YOUR PLACE
Our Featured Programs
The Colorado League is committed to growing the sport beyond competitive events. These programs expand access, celebrate diversity, and connect young riders to a lifetime of cycling.
— MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School Mayhem
Middle School Mayhem is the Colorado League’s dedicated race series for 7th–8th graders. It gives younger riders a chance to experience the thrill of competition in a supportive, age-appropriate environment — building skills and confidence before joining a high school team.
- Open to all skill levels — no experience required
- Short, fun courses designed for developing riders
- Separate categories for boys and girls
- Included in select high school race weekends
- Great introduction to the Colorado League community
— GIRLS PROGRAM
Girls Love Dirt
Girls Love Dirt is the Colorado League’s initiative dedicated to growing female participation in mountain bike racing. The program creates inclusive spaces for girls to ride together, build skills, and find community on and off the trail.
- Female-focused skills clinics and group rides
- Mentorship from experienced women cyclists
- Celebrates the growing presence of girls in the sport
- Events designed to be welcoming for all skill levels
- Connects girls across teams and regions
— GIRLS PROGRAM
Girls Love Dirt
Girls Love Dirt is the Colorado League’s initiative dedicated to growing female participation in mountain biking. The program creates inclusive spaces for girls to ride together, build skills, and find community on and off the trail.
- Female-focused skills clinics and group rides
- Mentorship from experienced women cyclists
- Celebrates the growing presence of girls in the sport
- Welcoming for all skill levels
- Connects girls across teams and regions
— ACCESS & EQUITY
Youth Cycling Growth Initiative
The Youth Cycling Growth Initiative (YCGI) focuses on connecting organizations that work within youth cycling across Colorado.
- Foster collaboration and best practices within our community
- Outreach to schools and communities with limited cycling access
- Bike lending and equipment support programs
- Partnerships with community organizations and schools
- Dedicated support for new teams forming in underserved areas
— COLLEGE CONNECTIONS
College Day
College Day brings collegiate cycling programs to our race venues, giving high school riders a first-hand look at what it means to continue riding at the next level. Representatives from college cycling clubs and teams across the region attend select race weekends to connect with student-athletes.
- College cycling teams present at select race weekends
- Riders can meet coaches and current college cyclists
- Information on collegiate club and varsity programs
- Helps bridge the gap from high school to college riding
- Open to all high school riders and their families
— COLLEGE CONNECTIONS
College Day
College Day connects student-athletes with colleges from across Colorado at State Championships. Representatives from college cycling clubs and teams across the region attend select race weekends to connect with student-athletes.
- Meet with admissions counselors
- Riders can meet coaches and current college cyclists
- Information on collegiate club and varsity programs
- Helps bridge the gap from high school to college
- Open to all high school riders and their families
Every student deserves the opportunity to ride, compete, and grow.
— SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Camps
Looking to keep riding over the summer? These camps offer excellent training and skill-building opportunities for junior mountain bikers across the region.
