The Cross-Country Team trains together on and off the bike to become better riders, smarter racers and supportive teammates.
We build the technical skills, physical & mental strength and stamina required to cover longer distances over bigger terrain with ease and speed.
For ages 13 – 19, we primarily focus on races that require very hard pedaling for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Some experienced team riders try for longer endurance events.
Expert coaches share their understanding of skills, fitness and race preparation to help riders succeed
Ride technical terrain with more speed, strength, confidence and flow
Train together to acquire the skills, fitness and judgement required to ride in new locations & events.
XC riders work hard on and off the bike to improve all aspects of their training and racing.
Watch some CJC riders in action at the 2021 Bonecrusher XC Race in Madras, OR.
Outline
Wednesday practices, March – August
Strength training at RISE Fitness on Mondays is optional for additional gym fee
Weekends are a mix of local rides, day trips or overnight trips
Travel to races is optional and priced individually
Mandatory for Participation:
Riders must be ages 13 – 19
Positive attitude, ready to learn, prepared to ride every day
Helmet, gloves, extra tube, multi-tool, water and snack on every ride
Riders must have experience and ability to ride intermediate trails with a base level of fitness to pedal uphill for extended periods of time.
Modern mountain bike suitable for rough terrain (modern hardtail or lightweight full suspension)
Must come prepared with appropriate clothing and bike for weather and riding location
Contact Coach Bill@cogwild.com to discuss any questions you have about joining this group. We also provide remote coaching for a limited number of junior athletes if it’s a good fit.
Coaching Support
Weekly team practices in Bend blend with our training plan to provide the appropriate amount of work and correct training loads for all riders to have a successful season each year as they age up and improve as juniors. Our periodized block training is proven to keep juniors progressing their fitness, while our experience coaches ensure riders develop advanced skills and enhance their knowledge of themselves and their sport.
Group rides are with coaches to work on skills, fitness or prepare together for competition. For riding on their own, XC Team Riders have access to our full online training program through TrainingPeaks to see specific planned workouts, record their activities and get specific feedback from the coaches as needed.
Contact Coach Bill@cogwild.com to see if this is a good fit.
Portland Junior Riders: Coach Summer is in Portland and they lead group rides for us most weeks, March through October.
Other riders who cannot make our group rides in Bend or Portland but who want coaching support should discuss with Coach Bill if it’s a good fit.
Pricing for remote training begins $150 per month and varies depending on your needs and participation.
Bill Warburton
Coach Bill loves teaching all aspects of racing and training. He manages the entire CJC program and rides with various groups each week.
Landon Farnworth
Landon is racing pro xc events across the USA and helping lead many of the rides this season.
2023 XC Race Team Race Schedule
Racing is optional but encouraged as it provides a focus to training and amazing opportunities to ride bikes in new places. Therefore traveling together is an important part of our team — riders can travel separately, or preferably travel with the team coaches for full support including: most food, lodging, pre-rides, mechanical help, transportation, etc.
Riders are encouraged to prioritize the events in RED so we can travel together as a team. Team support is based on rider interest, coach availability and balance of other factors like school and expense.
April 1: Mudslinger XC Race – Blodgett, OR, team day trip
April 7 & 8: Bonecrusher Short Track on Friday, XCO on Saturday, prioritize Saturday.
April 19 – 23: Sea Otter Training Camp & Races – registration is open, camp onsite with the team, choose from Enduro 4/20, XC 40km Fuego 4/23, Dual Slalom, DH Beginner (finals Sat PM because we leave Sunday noon)
May 5 – 7: Soldier Hollow Bike Fest – Park City, Utah. Team trip to national-level event if minimum number of riders are interested. Leave Friday early, pre-ride Friday eve, race Sat & Sun, home late Sunday.
May 21: Dog River SuperD – on Mt Hood, very fun event if it happens, would be great for those not racing CDC
May 28: Sisters Stampede – local XC race, we’ll have a coach there.
June TBD: Race Team Training Camp – Oakridge, OR — for all Enduro and XC riders
July: USA Cycling MTB Nationals – most likely no team trip or support. Event is in PA.
July & Aug: Mt. Bachelor Gravity Series – Fridays – sign up and race for fun, talk to us if you want to rent a bike for it.
August 5: Alsea Falls XC – possible trip to Alsea, OR
Team Clothing & Uniforms
All jerseys / bibs other team uniforms will be made available for purchase separately.
Tuition
Spring Schedule
Mondays Strength: January 23 – June 5: 4:00 – 5:00 & 5:00 – 6:00, see TeamSnap chat for group assignments
Wednesdays Practice: March 15 – June 7: 3:15 – 6:15 PM
Weekends: tuition includes a mix of local training rides, meetups at events or team trips, see full calendar at the bottom of this page for specifics.
Bonus rides, trips & events are all posted in TeamSnap — some activities are included while others have a standalone fee.
Spring Team Only $950 | Spring Team + Strength $1,400
Summer Schedule
June 28 – August 23: summer is busy so our schedule adapts to the group to maximize training, fun rides and races. Any changes or modifications are discussed and posted in TeamSnap.
Mondays Strength: June 26 – August 21: 4:00 – 5:00 & 5:00 – 6:00, see TeamSnap for group assignments
Wednesdays Ride: June 28 – August 23: 8:45 – 12:15 — some Wednesday rides may be shifted to other days in the summer depending on training / racing / desire to ride in other places.
Bonus rides, trips & events are all posted in TeamSnap — some activities are included while others have a standalone fee.
Summer Team Only $700 | Summer Team + Strength $900
Fall Schedule
There is no official cross-country team in the fall.
Most XC riders join the Cyclocross Team for the fall or join the NICA league to continue XC racing.
Another option is to switch to our Enduro Team for a 6-week extension to continue riding on Wednesdays on fun trails.
Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance is available — send a written request to Bill@cogwild.com before enrolling below.
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.
3:15 pm – 6:15 pm2023 CJC Race Teams - Wednesday practice
3:15 pm – 6:15 pm
2023 CJC Race Teams - Wednesday practice
Location: Cog Office at LOGE (Arrival Time: 3:10 PM (PDT))
Thursday April 66
Friday April 77
All Day2023 CJC Race Teams - Bonecrusher Short Track XC
2023 CJC Race Teams - Bonecrusher Short Track XC
Location: Madras, OR BoneCrush (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Cascadia Club - Bonecrusher Short Track XC
2023 Cascadia Club - Bonecrusher Short Track XC
Location: Madras, OR BoneCrush (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Youth ALL MTN - Bonecrusher Short Track XC
2023 Youth ALL MTN - Bonecrusher Short Track XC
Location: Madras, OR BoneCrush (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
Saturday April 88
All Day2023 CJC Race Teams - Bonecrusher XCO
2023 CJC Race Teams - Bonecrusher XCO
Location: Madras, OR https://obra.org/schedule (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Cascadia Club - Bonecrusher XCO
2023 Cascadia Club - Bonecrusher XCO
Location: Madras, OR https://obra.org/schedule (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Cascadia Club - Bonecrusher XCO OYO
2023 Cascadia Club - Bonecrusher XCO OYO
Location: On your own No trip, we have Cog Wild staff training all day. Coach Landon helps run this event so meet him out there if you need help. (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Youth ALL MTN - Bonecrusher XCO
2023 Youth ALL MTN - Bonecrusher XCO
Location: Madras, OR https://obra.org/schedule (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Youth ALL MTN - Bonecrusher XCO OYO
2023 Youth ALL MTN - Bonecrusher XCO OYO
Location: On your own No trip, we have Cog Wild staff training all day. Coach Landon helps run this event so meet him out there if you need help. (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
All Day2023 CJC Race Teams - Sea Otter Training Camp
2023 CJC Race Teams - Sea Otter Training Camp
Location: Monterey, CA Register for XC, Enduro, Dual Slalom or Beginner DH (Expert DH is too late on Sunday) (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Cascadia Club - Sea Otter Training Camp
2023 Cascadia Club - Sea Otter Training Camp
Location: Monterey, CA Register for XC, Enduro, Dual Slalom or Beginner DH (Expert DH is too late on Sunday) (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Youth ALL MTN - Sea Otter Training Camp
2023 Youth ALL MTN - Sea Otter Training Camp
Location: Monterey, CA Register for XC, Enduro, Dual Slalom or Beginner DH (Expert DH is too late on Sunday) (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
3:15 pm – 6:15 pm2023 CJC Race Teams - Wednesday practice
3:15 pm – 6:15 pm
2023 CJC Race Teams - Wednesday practice
Location: Cog Office at LOGE (Arrival Time: 3:10 PM (PDT))
3:15 pm – 6:15 pm2023 CJC Race Teams - Wednesday practice
3:15 pm – 6:15 pm
2023 CJC Race Teams - Wednesday practice
Location: Cog Office at LOGE (Arrival Time: 3:10 PM (PDT))
Thursday May 44
All Day2023 CJC Race Teams - Soldier Hollow bike fest XC
2023 CJC Race Teams - Soldier Hollow bike fest XC
Location: Cog Office at LOGE – Thursday drive, race Friday, Sat, Sun. XCO usac points (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (PDT))
Friday May 55
Saturday May 66
Sunday May 77
All Day2023 CJC Race Teams - Post Canyon Day Trip
2023 CJC Race Teams - Post Canyon Day Trip
Location: Hood River, OR Open to all riders to ride at Post Canyon, and great for those racing CDC to preview potential stages. (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Cascadia Club - Post Canyon Day Trip
2023 Cascadia Club - Post Canyon Day Trip
Location: Hood River, OR Open to all riders to ride at Post Canyon, and great for those racing CDC to preview potential stages. (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Youth ALL MTN - Post Canyon Day Trip
2023 Youth ALL MTN - Post Canyon Day Trip
Location: Hood River, OR Open to all riders to ride at Post Canyon, and great for those racing CDC to preview potential stages. (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
3:15 pm – 6:15 pm2023 CJC Race Teams - Wednesday practice
3:15 pm – 6:15 pm
2023 CJC Race Teams - Wednesday practice
Location: Cog Office at LOGE (Arrival Time: 3:10 PM (PDT))
Thursday May 1111
Friday May 1212
All Day2023 CJC Race Teams - NW Cup DH Round 2
2023 CJC Race Teams - NW Cup DH Round 2
Location: Port Angeles, WA Downhill race — need a big travel bike, we might go to this as a team, or post to the chat to catch a ride. https://nwcup.com/sip-from-the-cup/2023-race-schedule (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Cascadia Club - NW Cup DH Round 2
2023 Cascadia Club - NW Cup DH Round 2
Location: Port Angeles, WA Downhill race — need a big travel bike, we might go to this as a team, or post to the chat to catch a ride. https://nwcup.com/sip-from-the-cup/2023-race-schedule (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Youth ALL MTN - NW Cup DH Round 2
2023 Youth ALL MTN - NW Cup DH Round 2
Location: Port Angeles, WA Downhill race — need a big travel bike, we might go to this as a team, or post to the chat to catch a ride. https://nwcup.com/sip-from-the-cup/2023-race-schedule (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
Saturday May 1313
All Day2023 CJC Race Teams - Weekend ride
2023 CJC Race Teams - Weekend ride
Location: Cog Office at LOGE – Weekend ride weather permitting (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (PDT))
Location: Silver Falls, OR Probably no team trip as there are CDC and Dog River races also planned, but post if you want to go / carpool. (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
Sunday May 2121
All Day2023 CJC Race Teams - Dog River SuperD / Enduro
2023 CJC Race Teams - Dog River SuperD / Enduro
20-ish minute downhill with a climb in the middle, practice run then race! https://obra.org/schedule (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Cascadia Club - Dog River SuperD / Enduro
2023 Cascadia Club - Dog River SuperD / Enduro
20-ish minute downhill with a climb in the middle, practice run then race! https://obra.org/schedule (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Youth ALL MTN - Dog River SuperD / Enduro
2023 Youth ALL MTN - Dog River SuperD / Enduro
20-ish minute downhill with a climb in the middle, practice run then race! https://obra.org/schedule (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
4:00 pm2023 Cascadia Club - Tiger Race / Ride Trip
4:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2023 Cascadia Club - Tiger Race / Ride Trip
Location: Cog Office at LOGE – Possible trip. Possible trip if we have enough RSVP’s by 4/1. Racers can do the Cascadia Dirt Cup, while any Club or Team riders can join to ride for 2 days outside of Bend on rad trails in the Tiger or Raging River systems. Issaquah, WA. (Arrival Time: 4:00 PM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
Location: Cog Office at LOGE – Possible trip. Possible trip if we have enough RSVP’s by 4/1. Racers can do the Cascadia Dirt Cup, while any Club or Team riders can join to ride for 2 days outside of Bend on rad trails in the Tiger or Raging River systems. Issaquah, WA. (Arrival Time: 4:00 PM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
Saturday June 1010
Sunday June 1111
Monday June 1212
Tuesday June 1313
Wednesday June 1414
Thursday June 1515
Friday June 1616
All Day2023 CJC Race Teams - North American Enduro Cup
2023 CJC Race Teams - North American Enduro Cup
Location: Kellogg, ID Highlight of the season, tough race and difficult terrain. Not for beginners. https://www.naenduro.com/ (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Cascadia Club - North American Enduro Cup
2023 Cascadia Club - North American Enduro Cup
Location: Kellogg, ID Highlight of the season, tough race and difficult terrain. Not for beginners. https://www.naenduro.com/ (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
2023 Youth ALL MTN - North American Enduro Cup
2023 Youth ALL MTN - North American Enduro Cup
Location: Kellogg, ID Highlight of the season, tough race and difficult terrain. Not for beginners. https://www.naenduro.com/ (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))
Saturday June 1717
Sunday June 1818
Monday June 1919
Tuesday June 2020
Wednesday June 2121
Thursday June 2222
Friday June 2323
All Day2023 CJC Race Teams - Baker City Classic Road Race
2023 CJC Race Teams - Baker City Classic Road Race
Location: Baker City Excellent opportunity to do a stage race on the road. No team trip. (Arrival Time: 12:00 AM (Pacific Time (US & Canada)))