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
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
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.
Erika Schmid
Club Coach
Erika works with all ages and abilities and especially loves teaching jumping.
Russ Risdon
Club Coach
Russ enjoys teaching technical trail and jumping skills with the older riders.
Cascadia Club Details
For Middle & High School Riders, ages 11 – 18
Meet at Cog Wild 5 minutes early to greet your Coaches, check your bike & gear
Spring Session
With the later school release times, practices are only on Wednesdays with a few bonus rides on non-school days & weekends. We will open up some local full-day rides, regional trips and overnight camps to this group as well. Info will be shared on the TeamSnap chat and by email.
April 6, 2023: due to the snow, ice, mud and a forecast of cool temps for the next two weeks, we are shifting the spring sessions one week later. All registered riders will receive an email by the end of the day, April 7 explaining the changes for your group. Our website and enrollment system will be updated by 1pm on Friday 4/7 to show the correct dates. If you have any questions in the meantime please contact Bill@cogwild.com
Spring 8-Week Progression
Wednesday practices, with a few bonus rides on non-school days & weekends.
Intro Ride for all riders: Thursday April 13, 2023 from 9 – Noon (no school Bend LaPine) weather permitting, check TeamSnap for details.
Wednesdays updated: April 26 – June 7, 3:15 – 6:15; plus Wednesday June 14, 4:30 – 6:45pm.
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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
Choose one or both days per week
Optional bonus rides, trips, events
Tuesdays: June 20 – July 18 (no practice July 4 and priced accordingly) — low enrollment, check with bill@cogwild.com before you enroll.
Wednesdays: June 21 – July 19
8:45 – 12:15 PM
225 for Tues S1 (no July 4th practice)
275 for Wednesdays S1
Summer Session 2
Choose one or both days per week
Optional bonus rides, trips, events
Tuesdays: July 25 – August 22 — low enrollment, check with bill@cogwild.com before you enroll.
Wednesdays: July 26 – August 23
8:45 – 12:15 PM
275 each
Fall Session
With the late release times, practices are only on Wednesdays with a few bonus rides on non-school days & weekends.
Fall 6-Week Progression
Wednesday practices, with bonus rides TBD.
Wednesdays: September 13 – October 18, 3:15 – 6:15
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8/24/23 3PM – C.Club is now full at 15 riders, email Bill@cogwild.com to be added to the wait list.
Enrollment
Tuition assistance is available — send a written request to Bill@cogwild.com before enrolling below. The form will ask, also.
Teen Work Study is available — indicate your interests with the registration form.
We’re using TeamSnap to take team registration and tuition payment for 2023.
Trips and Camps will use Flybook for payments.
Existing account — login with your email and add family members as needed but avoid making multiple accounts.
New riders will establish an account through the registration process.
ALL RIDERS must have a new form this season to ensure the information and waiver are up to date.
Register for multiple sessions all at once for the entire year or select the current session.
One submission per rider, please.
Payment options:
Full online payment at checkout, or setup an automatic 3-month payment plan
Pay in full with cash, check, or card at our office or by phone
Use the offline payment option for pre-approved prorates or tuition assistance.
