Tag: Colorado high school cycling league
Executive Director, Kate Rau, “The Magic” of the Colorado High School Cycling League.
Submitted by Bill Plock on December 3rd, 2020Kate Rau’s passion for making lives better and helping kids ride through the tunnel of adolescence to becoming adults permeates the core values of the Colorado High School Cycling League. She has been at the forefront of the movement to get more kids on bikes since landing in Colorado to go to college at CU. Starting with her days at SMBA (Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures) and leading us through the birth of Colorado High School Cycling League, Kate has worked tirelessly to help kids, well, be kids. She works to “reduce the barriers to entry” and to help kids who are overscheduled, feeling contained, and maybe isolated, to feel grounded, and learn to take risk and to experience “the pure wonder of joy while riding a bike.” Read more
How High School Cycling and My “Oh S#!T” Moment Intersect–By Rob Quinn
Submitted by Bill Plock on November 16th, 2020It was just another night for “The 24th Street Gang”. We were eight to ten boys with a two-year-age separation, living on the same block in “River City” a.k.a La Crosse, Wisconsin. The gang name was coined by one of neighborhood parents. And it stuck.
I should not say it was just another night. It was special for two reasons. First, my parents were in Chicago for the big Sports Retailer show. My father owned Quinn’s University Sports Shop located on main street for 43 years. It would still be going today, if I had not hauled ass out west, out of good old cheeseland, the day after I graduated from college. Read more
Colorado High School Cycling League Announces Year End Awards
Submitted by Bill Plock on November 4th, 2020The Colorado League established Season Awards in 2011 to recognize those who made outstanding contributions to the mission. There are countless student-athletes, volunteers, and partners who shine! These inspirational stories represent the positive impacts provided by the dedicated members of this passionate, close-knit community.
The start of the 2nd Decade was beyond unique with a format designed around the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. Coaches were even more integral to keeping riders engaged in the Singletrack Solidarity season without in-person racing. Read more
High School Cycling League Awards for Fourth Virtual Challenge
Submitted by Bill Plock on October 26th, 2020The fourth high school cycling league challenge saw students athletes push themselves on a short course for approximately 2 miles. 54 schools and over 500 students participated. As like all the challenges, in addition to cycling, students are encouraged toRead More
High School Cycling League and the Colorado Classic Partner to Inspire Student Athletes
Submitted by Bill Plock on October 15th, 2020The Colorado Classic is excited to announce a partnership with the Colorado High School Cycling League to celebrate student athletes this month, as part of their ongoing #InspiredWeRide Jersey Campaign Read more
High School Cycling League Challenge 2 Winners Announced–these Kids Can More Than Ride, They are Super Creative!
Submitted by Bill Plock on September 28th, 2020By Bill Plock There is nothing virtual about the Colorado High School Cycling League’s fall challenges. Yes, normally hundreds of high school cyclists gather for some killer mountain bike races in places like Buena Vista or Snowmass, but this year,Read More
Letter From Colorado High School Cycling League on Upcoming Season–Season of Solidarity
Submitted by Bill Plock on July 16th, 2020The Colorado League Board of Directors and staff have met regularly to evaluate the COVID-19 trends across the country and region and the impacts on the format of the 2020 Fall Season. The health and safety of our riders, families, staff, volunteers, partners, and host communities is our number one priority. With this unwavering focus, it is clear that a viable race season is not possible or responsible. A 12-week program of “Singletrack Solidarity” challenges and contests including several traditional acknowledgments is planned. These will reinforce our mission of empowering youth to foster healthy habits, maintain positive social connections, build community, and instill championship characteristics on and off the bike. See below for more information on the program. Read more
Cyclocross Racing, Dirt is Crushing It, Upcoming Clinic To Make More Popular
Submitted by Bill Plock on October 21st, 2019But with more and more juniors participating in the crazy fast growing High School Mountain League, there are certainly more and more potential cross racers in that category. Read more
1369 High School Mountain Bikers Kick off Season
Submitted by Bill Plock on September 12th, 2019Colorado League entered the tenth year of building strong minds, bodies, and character through inclusivity and equality. Read more
Ride up Lookout everyday May 20-24, Shimano swag and donuts at Big Ring Cycles
Submitted by Bill Plock on May 8th, 2019A fun week of riding, sponsored by Shimano and Big Ring Cycles (Shimano swag for all) where you start your day off with coffee, donuts and a great ride up Lookout Mountain! Starting at Big Ring Cycles in downtown Golden,Read More