# # **BURKE MOUNTAIN DIVSISON JR PROGRAM** Nearly a decade of building confident, skilled riders on one of the best mountain bike networks in the country. # # **WHAT MTN DIVISION IS ALL ABOUT** This is not an introduction to mountain biking. Riders should be comfortable on the terrain park and chairlift, and able to pedal 350-400 vertical feet one to three times per ride. If your rider can handle the top of Stormin' Norman, they're ready. The program is designed for ages 13-17, though we've made exceptions for strong younger riders—in those cases, we ask that a parent be present for the first few sessions # # **IS THIS THE RIGHT FIT?** Founded by Knight Ide and coached by our summer Ops manager Alex McAndrew since day one. Mtn Division is Burke's summer coaching program for advanced youth riders. The focus is descending skills: line choice, race prep, race strategy, and fitness, but racing is never required. What makes the team work is the culture. We have one cardinal rule: no cutting or demeaning comments. That's it. Break it and you go home. Everything else follows from there. Riders who aren't afraid to try and fail, who leave a feature for another day without shame, and who lift each other up when things get hard. Every rider on this team is here by choice, and that makes all the difference. ### Not Sure Yet - We offer a full refund if the first practice doesn't feel right. Show up, ride with us, and see how it feels # # **Schedule & Cost** Our season runs from June 24th through September 18th — a full summer of riding. ### Whole Team Thursdays 4:00 – 7:00 pm Open to all program members ### Elite Team Wednesdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm Invite only — for our strongest riders ### Program Fee $550 Add $50 for elite team members ### Bike Park Pass Discounted team rate. Inquire with coaches --- # # **Where We Ride** Most practices are based out of Burke Mountain, but we mix it up throughout the season. Sherburne Base Area, Burke Mountain Home base for most practices — chairlift access, gravity trails, 2,100 feet of vertical. --- Wildflower Lot, Darling Hill Kingdom Trails singletrack — cross-country riding and endurance work. --- East Haven Parking Lot Access to the East Haven trail network for variety and new terrain. # # **What to Bring** This is gravity-focused riding, so the gear list reflects that. Come prepared and we'll handle the rest. Required Full-suspension mountain bike with disc brakes Required Full-face helmet Required Knee pads Recommended Chest and back protection — strongly encouraged for all riders # # **Staying in the Loop** We use the free app TeamReach to communicate throughout the season. Practice updates, schedule changes, and meet-up details all go through there. Download [TeamReach ↗](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teamreach-team-management/id1101253705) from the App Store or Google Play. We'll add you to the team channel once you're registered. # **Ready to Ride?** Spots fill up. Register now and we'll see you at the trailhead on June 24th. [ Register for Mtn Division ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecWi18WDMAswmo5FCUKVqy3BDd10R1nXVVAIS3pjTfTe55EA/viewform) Questions? Reach out to Alex McAndrew through the Burke Mountain bike park.