For recreational riders in grades 6-12 who enjoy a mix of skills, group rides & adventures
Our Cascadia Club Riders are a diverse & growing group! This program of recreational-paced, no-drop, skills-building group rides support a wide range of riders and abilities. The supportive coaches create groups that are often stable for many weeks to promote development and have fun while making safety a priority.
Riders must show a high level of maturity and a willingness to pedal on a variety of trails over all kinds of terrain. Work & effort are required.
Become a better, smarter rider.
Skills-based progressions built by PMBI instructors
Group rides develop fitness, understanding & judgement required to progress your riding
Respectful, supportive team atmosphere built together with peers and coaches
Develop impeccable riding habits & skills
Small groups with experienced coaches
Explore more advanced terrain locally with options to travel
Areas of improvement may include: cornering, climbing, descending, braking, positive mindset, teamwork and personal growth.
Cascadia Club Rider Requirements
Must have some trail riding experience and positive attitude
Demonstrate a desire to ride with the group, improve riding skills & fitness through active participation in drills, skills sessions, classroom time on the trail, including riding up and down hills
Riders must be the correct grade / age for their program regardless of ability, unless a coach approves an individual arrangement
Cascadia ClubEquipment Requirements
A modern, working mountain bike (xc / trail / enduro), capable of riding on intermediate offroad terrain, uphill & downhill
26″ wheels or larger
Carry an extra tube for your wheel size
Helmet, closed-toe shoes and appropriate layers of clothing for the weather
Snack, and water in a bottle carried on the bike or in the rider’s pack
Cascadia Club Coaches
Cory Poulin
Head Club Coach
Cory will plan the rides, skills and adventures for the Club Riders this season. He’s a shredder on skis & bikes and loves supporting the riders to improve over the years.
Katie Emory
Club Coach
Katie works with all ages and abilities, and loves making each session an adventure for the riders.
Russ Risdon
Club Coach
Russ enjoys teaching technical trail and jumping skills with the older riders.
Cascadia Club Details
For Intermediate Middle & High School Riders, ages 11 – 18
Meet at Cog Wild 5 minutes early to greet your Coaches, check your bike & gear
Riders must come prepared with face coverings to wear for the shuttle
Riders may ride home with parent permission.
Spring Session
With the late release times, practices are only on Wednesdays with a few bonus rides on non-school days & weekends.
Spring Session: Revised dates: April 20 – June 8, 2022 (No practice 4/13 due to snow — check email for make-up day details)
Wednesdays: 3:30 – 5:45 PM
9-Week Progression to build skills and fitness
Optional bonus rides, trips & events
350
Summer Session
Practices move to mornings to beat the heat. Split into two 5-week sessions – choose one or both. Some of our Summer Camps may also be a good fit so we will pro-rate the camp for any overlapping Club overlapping practices.
Summer Session 1: June 21 – July 20, 2022
Summer Session 2: July 26 – August 24, 2022
Choose either Tuesdays or Wednesdays, not both: 8:45 – 12:15 PM (updated to earlier time 6/17/22)
Do one or both 5-week sessions to build skills and fitness
Optional Bonus Rides, Trips & Events
225 per 5-week session
Fall Session
With the late release times, practices are on Wednesdays with a few bonus rides on days off & weekends.
