Join the soCHESco MTB team!
Girls and boys in grades 6-12 who attend public, private, or homeschool from the Avon Grove and Oxford school districts or local areas without a team are eligible to join!
Time Commitments
May/June: Pre-season events
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Fun rides, bike tune ups, and trail building opportunities. See calendar for upcoming events.
July/August: Summer practices
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NICA season officially starts July 1st.
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Skills practices: (Proposed) Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6-7:30; locations TBD
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Trail rides: weekend mornings depending on weather (about 2+ hours Fair Hill, Middle Run, others?)
Fall/School year practices
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Skills Practices: (Proposed) Tuesday and Thursday 6-7:30PM.
2019 Race / Event Schedule
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Sep 7/8: Gettysburg
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Sep 21/22: Johnstown
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Sep 28/29: Pittsburgh
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Oct 5/6: FairHill
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Oct 19/20: Allentown Finals and Awards!
Race Weekends
Team members travel out either Saturday afternoon or Sunday mornings to pre-ride the course. Team members can either arrive Saturday and stay at local hotels/campgrounds, or come up Sunday only.
Cost Commitments
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$300 NICA Season Pass FeeThis all-inclusive fee covers NICA & PICL membership, Race Series insurance, and access to all race events and adventure rides ($275 early discount is registered by May 31st).
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Family: 10% off 2nd student, 10% per additional.
Equipment:
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Mountain bike with front shocks and disc brakes preferred. NICA registered riders qualify for a 25% discount on TREK bicycles from participating dealers.
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~$100 soCHESco Team Jersey
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certified helmet ($100+)
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padded bicycle shorts ($50+)
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hydration pack ($25+).
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