Mountain Bike Club
Join us for an adventurous and fun way to stay active.
If you are interested in the sport of mountain biking, come check out the mountain bike club! Mountain biking offers an alternative way to stay active, be social and have fun. You can start where you are, then grow to meet your goals. Your experience is unique, and anyone with the desire can find a fit. As a club, we ride various locations throughout Monument and Colorado Springs. You can choose to keep it social and ride for fun or you can compete against other high school teams.
How to Join
Please have your parents read and sign all forms before riding. You also need to have your own mountain bike and helmet. You can join the club at any time during the school year, but the best time to start is at the beginning of the fall semester, when we have our introductory meetings and rides. For more information, please visit https://frontrangers.org/
What to Expect
The mountain bike club meets twice a week, usually on Mondays and Thursdays, the competitive team on Tuesdays and Fridays, after school. We ride for about two hours, depending on the weather and the trail conditions. We have different groups for different skill levels, so you can ride with people who match your pace and challenge yourself as you improve. We also have occasional weekend rides and trips to other trails in the state. We follow the rules of the trail and respect the environment and other users. We also have fun and encourage each other along the way.
How to Compete
If you want to take your mountain biking to the next level, you can join the Palmer Ridge competitive team and race against other high school teams in the Colorado High School Cycling League. The league organizes four races in the fall, each one in a different location and with a different course. You need to register for the league and pay a fee to participate. The races are divided into categories based on gender and grade level. You can earn points for yourself and for the team and win prizes and awards at the end of the season.
How to Contact us
If you have any questions or want more information about the mountain bike club, you can email Jackson Bilbrey, one of our club’s coaches. His email address is coach.bilbrey@gmail.com. You can also follow us on social media and check out our photos and videos of our rides and races. We hope to see you on the trails soon!