Cascadia Club

For recreational riders in grades 6-12 who enjoy a mix of skills, group rides & adventures

Our Cascadia Club is for riders who want skills, adventures and a fun peer group to ride with. 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.

2025 Overview

  • Three 6-week sessions: spring, summer and fall.
  • Weekends are generally not included but we may have a local bonus ride. There are other weekend opportunities from full day rides to overnight trips that are priced separately.
  • Club riders are allowed to sign up for team trips
  • Riders age 13 – 18 in Club can also join Strength training at Embark Fitness nearly year-round, with additional winter indoor cycling options. Winter session begins January 22, 2024, details and enrollment here.

Club Rider Expectations

  • For Beginner / Intermediate / Experienced – must have some trail riding experience and a positive attitude
  • “Absolute beginners” with no trail riding experience should talk to us about the best way for you to get started.
  • Riders must demonstrate a desire to ride with the group, improve your riding skills & fitness through active participation in drills, skills sessions, classroom time on the trail, including riding up & down hills
  • Riders must be the correct grade / age for their program regardless of ability, unless a coach approves an individual arrangement

Gear

  • 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

Coaching Support

Weekly club rides are designed to progress lessons each week for a comprehensive experience over the course of the session. Coaches know that all riders learn differently and recognize that riders have individual goals so we split into groups as needed and adjust the lessons to fit the abilities of the riders.

Our Club Coaches are experienced skills instructors & leader who keep practices fun with a mix of riding and intentional skills development.

  • Progressive skills: our systematic training and skills progression is proven to keep juniors progressing throughout each season and for their entire time as a junior racer.
  • Regular attendance is important because coaches shape each practice to build up each rider’s skill, fitness, and knowledge.
  • Trips: we will have weekend rides, bonus rides, day trips and overnight travel where riders can work as a team and spend more time with their coaches.

Weekend Rides & Opportunities

Cascadia Club riders can choose to join almost all of the events listed on the XC or Enduro Team pages. Check those out for the entire list, but specifically these are a few we will encourage for this season.

  • EVENTS IN BOLD RED are team trips for training or racing with your coaches, sign up for them below under “Team Travel.” Typically includes food, lodging, coaching, etc. and we recommend riders do these trips with the team. However, sometimes families want to either join in for the trip or meet us at the event so talk to us if you want to make special arrangements.
  • EVENTS IN BOLD BLUE are Cog Wild Adventure Days that are open to the public but our riders get a discount to attend. You may be riding with your coach or mixed in with adult riders. Includes transport and lunch for $100. Parents are encouraged to check these out, too! Sign up below under “Adventure Rides.”
  • EVENTS IN BOLD BLACK are either on your own or tentative plans, see note for each. Use TeamSnap to coordinate.
  • All of these events will be available in the TeamSnap calendar for access through the app or at the bottom of this page.
  • April: Sea Otter Training Camp & Races – early season opportunity to ride a lot over 5 days!
  • June TBD: Cog Wild Adventure Ride: Ochocos – day trip to Lookout / Round or Scotty / Cougar.
  • June TBD: Oakridge 3-Day Team Training Camp – 3 days of amazing riding, 2 nights at Black Canyon campground with food and shuttles in Oakridge, OR. Open to Cascadia Club, Enduro & XC teams up to 25 riders.
  • July & Aug: Mt. Bachelor Gravity Series – Fridays – sign up and race for fun, post to TeamSnap chat if you’re going up, we’ll do some carpools.
  • Summer TBD: day trip to King Castle or similar area for a full day of riding.
  • August: Cog Wild Adventure Ride: OCC 1 – ride with us in the Old Cascade Crest zone, several ride options ranging from “not easy” to “very challenging.”
  • August: Cog Wild Adventure Ride: OCC 2 – Browder / Gate Creek or Spence MTN

Tuition

  • Tuition assistance is available — send a written request to Bill@cogwild.com before enrolling below.
  • Teen Work Study is available — all teens can volunteer as assistants, or for age 16 – 18 they can apply to work as paid interns over the summer to help with our youth programs.
  • T-shirt and one jersey included this season.
  • Cog Wild Shuttle Pass: team riders can access one shuttle per week when enrolled.

Spring Session

  • Spring 6-weeks
  • Wednesday practices, with possible bonus rides and riders can join CJC trips.
  • Wednesdays: April 29 – June 4, 3:15 – 6:15 pm
  • Club Travel: trips outside of our local area are priced separately. Coaches will talk to their groups about which opportunities are best for them.
  • Spring Cascadia Club: $325

Summer Options

  • Summer 6-week
  • A 6-week progression, 1 or 2 days or practice with bonus rides / Friday Gravity Races.
  • Riders may do one or both days per week.
  • 8:45 AM – 12:15 PM
  • Tuesdays June 24 – July 29
  • Wednesdays June 25 – July 30
  • Tuesday or Wednesday $325
  • Both days $585

Fall Session

  • September 10 – October 15, 6 weeks
  • Wednesday practices, with possible bonus rides and riders can join CJC trips.
  • 3:15 – 6:15 PM
  • Club Travel: trips outside of our local area are priced separately. Coaches will talk to their groups about which opportunities are best for them.
  • Fall Club Wednesdays: $325

Cascadia Club Enrollment

  • Use the button below to register.
  • You will make a non-refundable 25% deposit at the time of booking and the remainder will auto-collect 2-days prior to the first activity.
  • If you need to apply tuition assistance, set up a payment plan or pay with cash or check, please call the office 541.385.7002 to make your reservation over the phone.
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