SoCal - Camps

High School MTB Invitational Camp
June 22 - 26

In years past, top high school mountain bike riders have been invited to advanced camps with select riders. The riders were challenged daily with various time trials, cross county racing, endurance rides, and race mechanical simulations. An overall placement similar to a stage race format was implemented to rank the riders. This scoring was designed to assess ability and experience which would then help determine selection to the endurance camp at the Olympic Training Center. To supplement the time spent on the bike the campers attended lectures and demonstrations on various race and health related topics put on by guest speakers, and had guest visits from pro riders. The riders demonstrated strong commitment to biking, and gained valuable insight in the challenges of elite level racing.

"At the bike camp, I learned a lot about all the aspects of biking - like nutrition, training, and the psychology of getting ready to race. It was a fun way to meet other people who share the same interest in mountain biking." - Will Curtis, Varstiy Rider for San Rafael High

"The NorCal summer camps are a blast! Friends, fun, bikes, and food - there isn't much else to ask for. It's the best week of the year - the excitement and fun of race day all week long." - Nate Byrom, Varsity Rider for Nevada Union

This year the League is putting on a very similar invitational camp (same League coaches as previous invitational camps). The camp will be structured similarly to previous advanced camps where riders will face a challenging week of skills clinics, time trials, epic rides, special guests, and group activities. At this camp, however, riders may earn the opportunity to be "Pros for a Day" at MTB Nationals in Sol Vista, CO. In addition, the camp staff will be practicing the League's approach to coaching the whole athlete and working with their families.

Highlights of the High School MTB Invitational Camp:

Expert skills instruction
Race-specific coaching
Competitive events
Special guest riders and speakers
Training at elevation
Epic mountain trails
Special opportunities for top riders

Qualification Criteria

Participation is by invite only, which will be based on riders 2009 League racing results. Riders will be considered based on the following criteria:

1) All Varsity Boys/Girls
2) JV Boys: Top 10*
3) Frosh/Soph Boys: Top 10*
4) JV Girls: Top 5*
5) Frosh/Soph Girls: Top 5*

*Overall or at any single 2009 League race.
If space permits some petitions to attend for riders not qualified by above standards, may be considered.

About Granlibakken

Granlibakken is a Norwegian name meaning a hill sheltered by trees. Granlibakken Resort is family-owned, occupying 74 wooded acres in a picturesque mountain valley. Spectacular Lake Tahoe is just minutes away. This conference center and lodge is located in North Lake Tahoe which is the home of some of the most amazing and epic trails to ride your mountain bike on. Check it out at http://www.granlibakken.com/

DIRECTIONS: How to get to Granlibakken

Basic Schedule

9:00 - 12:00 Ride

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch

1:30 - 4:00 Ride or Demonstrations

5:00 - 6:30 Dinner

7:00 - 7:30 Camp Meeting

7:30 - 9:00 Guest Speakers

Pro for a Day at Nationals in Sol Vista, CO

The top camp riders may earn the opportunity to both represent the League and join the Subaru-Gary Fisher Mountain Bike Team at MTB Nationals in Sol Vista, CO.

Camp coaching staff will select 6 boys and 3 girls based on race-results and camp performance to travel to Nationals in Sol Vista, CO, along with 2 League coaches to compete in the expert cross country race (race info).

Riders will caravan to Colorado (departing Wednesday, July 15) and be housed and supported by the Gary Fisher team for the full pro-racer experience. Race is Friday, July 17, 9:00 AM (returning Sunday, July 19th).

Registration