Is your high school mountain biker interested in racing enduro? The Ciclismo Enduro Race Program is here! Designed for athletes ages 14+ (coed), this 13-week program offers expert coaching, structured training, and professional race-day support.

We need 10 riders registered by March 15th to make the program happen!

Gunner Johnson at Enduro Nationals.

Program Info:

The Ciclismo Enduro Race Program (Pilot) is designed to help athletes enhance their enduro racing skills and performance through expert coaching, structured training, and professional race-day support. Led by renowned coach Paul Serra, this program includes:

  • Dedicated Training Weekend: An intensive skills camp with Coach Paul to develop key enduro techniques.

  • Race Weekend Support: Professional pre-rides and on-site coaching from Coach Paul at three Revolution Enduro races.

  • Non-Race Weekend Training:

    • Sundays*: Enduro skills sessions at prime locations like Donkey Hill and Left Hand, led by Coach Cole Swanson.

Program Schedule:

  • Summer session dates: May 10-August 3, 2025

  • Duration: 13 weeks

  • Practice Days: Sundays Only* plus

  • Events: Four fully supported enduro weekends

*Unless athletes select an option to practice along with the Ciclismo Mountain Bike Program during the active enduro program season weeks (see details below)

Supported Team Race Events

  • May 10-11: Ciclismo Enduro Training Camp (Kickoff weekend with Coach Paul)

  • 2025 Revolution Enduro Races:

    • May 18: Glorieta

    • July 27: Powderhorn

    • August 2-3: Keystone

Event Requirements:

  • Race entry fees and other costs are the responsibility of each athlete/family

  • A valid USA Cycling License is required for weekend race events

Gravity Equipment Requirements:

  • A mountain bike with a minimum 140 mm of rear travel and 150 mm of front travel, with a head tube angle of 66.0 degrees or lower, and a dropper post.

  • Protective gear for every practice including a mountain bike specific enduro knee pads, trail rated helmet, and glasses.

  • For certain practices and all races you may also need more advanced protective equipment, such as: a full face helmet, chest protector, and elbow pads.

  • For all lift accessed practices, a DH certified helmet (ASTM F1952) is required

Riders must:

  • Understand the goals of the team: to have fun, build cycling expertise, develop life skills, create a strong community, and test ourselves.

  • Expect to develop their technique on drops, manuals, wheelies, step-ups, technical line choice, race tactics, basic bike repair, suspension setup, nutrition and more

  • Meet minimum skill & safety requirements to participate in the program as determined by the coaching staff

  • Number one rule, Be Respectful to yourself, the environment, to other trail users, their peers, and coaches at all times, including in areas where groups congregate before and after practice.

  • Be ready to have fun!

More Info:

  • Minimum Athletes Required: There must be at least 10 athletes registered for this pilot program to proceed from the waitlist.

  • Program Cost (+ processing fees per rider):

    • Enduro Race Program Only: $1,300

    • Enduro Race Program + Thursday Ciclismo Mountain Bike Program practice days: $1600

    • Enduro Race Program + All Ciclismo Mountain Bike Program practice days: $1900

  • Registration deadline: March 15, 2025

  • All parent meeting to be scheduled

Please contact ciclismo@sendtown.org for questions.

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