WHAT A SEASON COSTS
This page will give you an overview of how much a season of mountain biking costs. Please note that we have financial scholarships available to student athletes that want to participate in our program but cannot afford the associated costs. Please talk to a coach if you want more information about scholarships.
TEAM DUES
Rider dues are changing for 2023-2024. We have reduced dues this year — and dues will be used to cover the cost of running Cycling Development. This includes all team activities, team camp, and support at all the races. Team dues are $250.
We offer an "installment plan” in which you can choose to pay the dues in three monthly payments rather than all at once.
TEAM “KIT” (CLOTHING)
You will purchase a team kit with your teams colors and logos. This cost will be $150 - $250 depending on what options you choose.
NORCAL LEAGUE/RACE FEES
League registration is approximately $50 and then 4 races at $50 each — total approximately $250.
MOUNTAIN BIKE
The cost of a basic, cross country racing, mountain bike starts at around $1,800. Talk to any one of the coaches prior to making any bike decisions. During a typical season of riding you should also be prepared for maintenance items such as tires, chains and brake pads.
TRAVELING / HOTEL COSTS
There are usually a few races that we will stay in hotels or camp overnight. NorCal race dates are still being planned but will be on weekends between mid February and May. Plan to arrive the day before for pre-riding.
You should plan for several of those races to be out of town and require an overnight stay. These are the races you are committing to as part of your team.
A total cost break down for a season of Mountain Biking
Identified below are approximate costs of the major things you need.
✓ Cycling Development dues-- $250
✓ Team Kit --$150 - $250
✓ NorCal Race Fees --$250
✓ Helmet--$100*
✓ Light for night rides--$50-$100*
✓ Clothes--$0-$150 Many options are available
✓ Travel cost to NorCal races--$250+
✓ Other Race Fees --$60
✓ Bike--$0 to $5,000*
*Don’t buy these items without first talking to a coach. Discounts will be available through team order periods and bike-shop sponsorships.
Cycling Development Budget: Income sources in descending order are:
✓ Corporate donations
✓ Rider dues
✓ Family donations
Cycling Development spends about $30,000 annually. All expenses benefit the riders; the board of directors is not paid and there are no coaching stipends. Major expenses in descending order are:
✓ Pit Zone used at races including trailer, shades, bike racks, stoves, tools, etc.
✓ Loaner bikes
✓ Federal, State and CPA fees to maintain tax-exempt status
✓ USA Cycling, NICA and NorCal registration fees
✓ Race food
✓ Scholarships
✓ Bike replacement parts
✓ Supplementary insurance
All fundraising must be executed by parents and athletes. Fundraising can be in any form as long as it is approved in advance by the Board.