Team Mission: To provide students in grades 6-12, who have the desire to mountain bike, being coached to achieve both competitive and non-competitive cross-country mountain biking goals in a safe manner, and enjoy the camaraderie with team sports. To introduce students to bicycling as a potential lifelong activity.

Team Structure: Club sport formed under the Parks and Recreation Department, City of Austin. Monthly meetings July through October and as needed. Off-season meetings as determined by the club officers.

Formal Season: July through October

Races: (5 races total)

Race 1: August 26-27, Schidler's Way Trail, Austin, MN

Race 2: September 23-24, Theodore Wirth Trail, Minneapolis, MN

Race 3: September 30-October 1, Gamehaven, Rochester, MN

Race 4: October 7-8, Whitetail Ridge, River Falls, WI

Race 5: October 14-15, State Championships, Mankato, MN 

Race Length: 3-5 mile laps (1 lap, time trial format)

Practices: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 6 to 7:30 pm. Practice times will changes as the days shorten in the fall.

High School Lettering: Each participating high school has specific requirements to determine individual eligibility.

If you want to join us or need additional information, contact Team Director Paul Thompson at (507) 438-8608, or Head Coach Connie Brown-Caldwell at (507) 273-4329. You can also email the team at austin.mn.cycling@gmail.com. Information for team sign-up can also be obtained from the Austin Park and Recreation Office. 

Information, results, and photos from each of the past MN League seasons can be found at www.minnesotacycling.org. Questions about the MN League can be directed to League Director Josh Kleve Joshua@minnesotacycling.org.

We welcome riders with all levels of experience and skill.