MOUNTAIN
BIKERS
BUILDING LIFELONGThrough Coaching, Teamwork, and Family Support.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
ONE RIDER AT A TIME.
WHO WE ARE
Welcome to Castle Rock Youth Cycling Club (we go by Castle Rock Crankers). We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) middle and high school cycling team based in Castle Rock, Colorado and affiliated with the Colorado High School Cycling League.
RIDE WITHSTRENGTH & JOY
Whether it’s to race in the local series or just get out and conquer that big ride, the Crankers will develop your stamina and continue to refine your skills in a group setting with friendly and experienced coaches. Our primary goal is to make life-long riders that love the sport.
The Crankers will be attending local races to support our riders who choose to test their fitness and skills in a competitive environment. Racing is not a requirement, but we encourage everyone to try!
RIDERS FOR LIFE
empowering2025 RIDERS
Our riders range from Middle School through senior year in High School.
2025 COACHES
Our coaches provide a positive learning environment for riders to further develop their skills and abilities.
2025 Volunteer hours
The Crankers are committed to serving the Castle Rock Community by maintaining trails and open space.
OUR PROGRAMSride with us
There’s a world of difference between just riding a bike and loving the ride. Our programs provide a comprehensive overview of fundamental skills with progressive development to improve riders at all skill levels so they can hit the trails with confidence and excitement.
“It’s not about the destination, it’s about the ride.”
SKILLS CAMPS
offered in the summer and fallAre you new to mountain biking or just joining the Crankers for the first time?
Great! Start by participating in our weekend skills camps, offered once in the summer and once in the fall. They include a comprehensive overview of fundamental skills with progressive development to improve riding for all skill levels. For the safety of our riders, Skills Camps are a prerequisite for those riders participating in our Summer and Fall Sessions / High School Race season programs.
>> New Riders: Learn basic bike fit, braking, shifting, cornering, bike/body positioning, and climbing tips.
>> Experienced Riders: Learn advanced skills in body positioning, braking, cornering, climbing, drops, and foundations to jumping.
SESSIONS / HIGH SCHOOL RACING
summer session and Fall Race seasonOur Summer and Fall sessions are where the rubber meets the rocks! All middle and high school riders practice together, and are paired together in riding groups with comparable skills and speed.
Every other weekend in the fall, High School riders head out to the high country to compete against other schools throughout Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and South Dakota.
Local high school mountain bike racing teams include Castle View, Douglas County, and Renaissance Secondary.
Racing is not a requirement for anyone, but who knows, if your teen tries it, they might love it!
EXPLORE
the possibilitiesNew to mountain biking and have questions? Great! Our team is ready to help you navigate this exciting sport and answer your questions. Contact us today to get started!
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The Cranker program can, admittedly, be a bit confusing when you first start researching it. Let’s try to sum it up as simply as we can.
First, there is the High School Racing Season, which is from August through October, and involves Freshmen through Seniors in High School. Our club is made up of student athletes from the world's greatest high schools: Castle View, Douglas County, and Renaissance Secondary. And YES, that includes students who attend private, charter or home schools, but are within the feeder area for these high schools.
Second, there is the Spring/Summer Practices and Camps which run roughly from May through July. This is comprised of 6th through 12th grade riders, and focuses on riding fundamentals, fitness training, and skills development. The same coaches and the same riders from high school season are involved in this.
Third, there is the Off-Season, where the riders from our high school team, and from our spring/summer programs, will get together and do Cross Fit, spinning, occasional rides when the weather permits, and a myriad of other activities. It’s team building in the truest sense. -
Sure! We have riders of all skills and abilities. Some people join the team barely having ridden a bike at all…seriously. You will be amazed at your skill development in just a few short weeks.
The only requirements for you to join are the following:
1. You must be in 6th - 12th grade to join the team.
2. ALL new riders MUST complete a Skills Camp (Summer or Fall) before joining any of our other programs such as Summer Session or the High School Season in the Fall. -
A mountain bike with gears and hand brakes; helmet; sunglasses, flat tire repair kit and enthusiasm.
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Heck yes! Get on out here! You’ll find a number of student athletes that are in the feeder area, but are at charter, private or home-based schools.
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This sport is sanctioned by the Colorado League, however, it is not sanctioned thru CHSAA. In fact it is one of the fastest growing high school sports in the country! The Colorado League has over 80 teams, representing 180+ high schools, with about 1800 student-athletes racing each year, and many have been working on getting the mountain bike team as a club team at their schools.
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Yes! We have riders who also play high school lacrosse, soccer, track, etc.