The Down & Dirty:

Summary:  

This U19 Colorado Springs-based program is Gravity MTB focused for intermediate to advanced racing athletes aged 12-18. Regular practices take place twice a week through “Park” season with identified race support (local & national). New and returning members submit an interest form prior to being able to register (link is at the bottom of this section). The process ensures a consistent level of abilities, thus allowing coaches to better support the athletes. 

Peak Devo Gravity Details:

• Purpose

• Our intent is to advance riders towards holistic personal growth and racing competitively in Gravity disciplines (DH, Enduro, and Dual Slalom).

• Engaging who:

• Potential team size: 12-16

• Targeted age range: 13-18

• Team Membership Details: 

• Annual Program Commitment: Duration: Jan. - Dec.

• Cost: $1200 for COS Athletes, $850 for Regional Athletes

• Prime Race Season: May-Sept. 

• Shoulder Seasons: Jan-April and Oct-Dec

• Extra Costs: season passes, race registrations & park tickets, trip/travel costs (lodging, meals, air, etc.)

• Timing:

• Registrations completed by end of January

• Jan/Feb Gym/Trainer conditioning plans, occasional team rides as able

• Mar-May add on bike training and group rides - optional races available as determined and planned with additional costs.

• Prime Season Kickoff Camp/Race in Angel Fire - June

• Enduro and DH prime practices and racing in Summer to Early Fall

• Oct.-Dec. Gym/Trainer conditioning plans, occasional team rides as able

• Dig days on local COS trails throughout the year

• What do Racers get:

• Racers are joining a team, and will be a part of a community that encourages them, rides with them, and champions them as athletes and human beings.

• 1 team Gravity kit included for registered team racers - 1 custom long sleeve jersey, 1 custom short sleeve jersey, 1 pair of pants, 1 pair of shorts

• 1-a-week DH practices at Trestle = 10-12 practices

• Day TBD - season open through season close

• Shuttling will be included for “COS Athletes”

• Licensed racers can drive themselves optionally - (may only be able to drive themselves)

• 2nd practice each week local for “COS Athletes”

• Skills training

• Speed training

• Conditioning laps (endurance)

• Race support

• Support for planned team races or racing series

• Coaching Team Tent(s)

• Team Tools

• Team Racks and Stands

• Certain backup bike parts/supplies as able (may be at team pricing costs to racer)

• Bike Repair Support

• MTB Gravity Nationals Support - Bike Transport (tentative plans) and accommodations

• Cross-country trip for passengers may be possible if we choose to plan budget with additional costs.

• Help for unplanned or races that parents and athletes engage on their own.

• Extra practices may be available as more of the programs grow.

• Coaching/Team Management will offer additional weekly conditioning guidance

• Occasional “Adventure Rides”

• Where do we do:

• Based in Colorado Springs and the surrounding region

• Racing in Colorado, surrounding states, and nationally on occasion

• Staffing:

• Coaches:

• Gravity Director & Lead Gravity Coach - Jason Mezey

• Performance Coach - Daniel Matheny

• Gravity Coaches - Austen Bickford, TBD  

• Administration:

• Team Manager - Drew Cavin

• Outside/Additional Staff Help:

• Lead Parent Advisor - Kris Goodman

• Parent Advisors Counsel (lead by Kris)

• Parent Partners (serving as support for all aspects of the programs and races)

• Refunds Policy:

  • Generally - refunds are not available unless absolutely necessary.

  • If injured and unable to train by or during the Prime Managed Season, your athlete will be able to help serve in other ways to help support the team. Team Membership and racer development is about community & character as much as competition. Injury does not keep an athlete from being a “part of the team”.

  • If injured and unable to train before the Prime Managed Season, a 50% refund can be considered by Peak Devo leadership

  • All other circumstances regarding a request for refund will be dealt with by the Board on a case by case basis.

Registration Details*:

Does this all sound exiting to you!? Here’s how to get the process rolling…

1. Fill out the interest form below.

2. We will follow up with you by phone to discuss things further.

3. If it’s the right fit…an email is sent with Full Registration details and further instructions.

*Special Note - Optimal registration with payment is by the end of January. We will continue to take inquiries and registrations throughout the year based on capacity and fit. Pricing may or may not be adjusted based on timing of registration.