Washington State Bicycle Association
Junior Development & Racing
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WSBA Junior Cycling seeks to promote the future of competitive junior cycling in the WSBA region of Washington, Oregon, and North Idaho.
The WSBA welcomes all junior riders, ages 10-18, with:
Junior Age Categories:
Junior Racing Teams, Local and Beyond RAD Racing p/b Cycle U is the fusion of the former RAD Racing NW and the Cycle University Junior Team, led by Team Director Erik Anderson (RAD) and Coaching Director Craig Undem (Cycle U). Jessica Cutler runs the NW Women's CX Project for junior & U23 women in an effort to develop strong local talent. In Eastern Washington, check out the School of Cross, which also has a Facebook page. Joe Holmes of Tête de la Course Cycling is an associate national team coach who can provide more information about junior racing beyond the Pacific Northwest and opportunities available for youth looking to move their bike racing to the next level. Racing at the Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome Track racing is another great way to build cycling skills, and junior riders are a priority at JBMV. Our velodrome has been named one of four Training Centers for the Olympic Development Program in the United States. "The goals for each Development Center are to support the club and coach development, increase access to fun training experiences for juniors, create more opportunities to identify high potential athletes, and promote high levels of participation at Track National Championships." More information on this program is available from USAC. The Jerry Baker Racing Team provides a place for young riders to advance their racing experience, compete on the national level, and have lots of fun along the way. Joining the team includes many awesome benefits. Visit the JBMV website for lots more info; also be sure to explore junior camp track class details! Also be sure to follow The Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome on Facebook for frequent news and updates. |
WSBA Junior Road Racing
Category 4 and 5 juniors are welcome to race with with their categories at road events without junior-specific categories, and they may find these larger fields fun and beneficial, especially if they already have some racing experience. Be sure to check individual race flyers for the 2020 season as these are posted to look for announcements of junior categories. Mountain Bike Racing
For MTB events in Washington, be sure to check the month-by-month entries on the WSBA calendar. Why Should I Join the WSBA and USA Cycling?
The WSBA is a local affiliate of USA Cycling, the national governing body. By working together, WSBA and USAC provide a unique pipeline to the best development and competition from local to national events. Mentoring, coaching, and racing experience available at the regional and national levels offer the only step-wise development program from beginner to professional available in all cycling disciplines. WSBA and SafeSport
SafeSport is the sporting community’s initiative to recognize, reduce and respond to misconduct in sport. It provides resources for all members of the sport community, including parents and athletes. |
