T O G E T H E R W E D E F I N E .
The mission of ASPIRE MTB is to bring together mountain bikers from across the Salt Lake Valley to make friends, develop skills, build a strong base for racing, and provide support at local races.
Registration is closed for 2024. Registration will open again in January 2025.
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ASPIRE offers spring ride groups for riders in the Salt Lake Valley and surrounding areas. We ride 2 times per week in skill based ride groups. Having an effective mindset, supporting each rider, and showing respect for self, others, and trails is pivotal. Ride locations include Herriman, Draper, Eagle Mountain, and surrounding areas.
ASPIRE XC is for riders going into 7th grade or older with opportunities for adults to help coach. Riders with XC experience are invited to participate. The focus for the XC team is to help riders strengthen their base to carry them through a successful racing season.
ASPIRE JR will teach and build fundamental skills while having fun. This is for elementary age riders beginning at age 6.
ASPIRE ENDURO is for riders in high school and older. The Enduro team will focus on developing gravity skills and improving those skills for racing.
Define.
DEFINE limitations. DEFINE potential. DEFINE goals.
Aspire strives to help each rider turn limitations into strengths, discover their potential, and work towards attainable goals. Together we DEFINE.
What People Are Saying
“Aspire was such a great time for my 2 elementary aged riders. They gained confidence and skills and can’t wait to hop back on their bikes again in the spring.”
— Cazra Dunford
“Aspire helped kickstart our MTB season by building a strong endurance foundation.”
— Kirsch Family
“Fun family oriented head coaches!!”
— Craig Keith
“Aspire was an awesome experience for the variety of ages and skill level in my family. The Enduro program is second to none and garnered confidence in my rider. The XC team was a lot of fun and gave my rider an opportunity to meet and mingle with other teams. The JR program was so much fun. It allowed a great sense of exploration and developed great skills and started some fun friendships.”
— Annette Astin
“My kids loved Aspire and had lots of fun riding with other kids that were interested in Mt biking.”
— Short Family
“Nice way to get riders on the bike earlier in the season, before NICA starts in the summer. Appreciated the detailed coach training and nutrition information too. It was nice to feel we had a "home base" and rider support during spring races. It was also fun to get to know bike families from other teams in the area besides our own.”
— Name Withheld
“Really fun met a lot of friends from other teams I normally wouldn’t have met.”
— Jonas Blankenstein, student rider
FAQs
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Many riders are looking to push their potential. We believe that putting time in on the bike is the first step to being prepared mentally and physically for racing. We also know and understand some kids just want to ride for fun. ASPIRE can help with both!
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Most groups will ride 2 times per week. As summer approaches ASPIRE will drop off to allow riders to join their local NICA groups. Some groups will continue to do longer endurance rides on Saturdays. Younger groups will ride 1-2 times per week with the option to continue through summer.
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There is a $150 registration fee to participate in ASPIRE XC. Registration fees help pay for insurance, team gear, kit and glove design, and coaches training.
The registration fee for the Enduro team is $500. Registration fees help pay for insurance, team gear, kit and glove design, and coaches fees.
Kits will be available to purchase at an additional cost.
Riders are responsible to get themselves to and from practices and races.
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We will support several I-Cup Races, Youth Enduro Series Races, and local USAC sanctioned races.
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Heck yes! Kits will be optional but available to purchase after registration.
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Ride Group Coaches for XC- In order to keep costs low we ask each family to provide a coach to ride with the team. Coach training will be provided.
Skills Coaches- We have several coaches who have experience teaching fundamental skills. They will meet with different groups throughout the season to reinforce the importance of fundamental skills and proper technique.
Enduro Coaches- We have trained coaches paid to teach skills and lead technical rides.
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Coaches- we will teach fundamental skills to all coaches. We also ask coaches to take concussion training, basic first aid and CPR knowledge, as well as safe sport training through USA Cycling.
Riders- will have skills training opportunities. They will spend time as a group working on skills and drills to improve speed and agility while on the bike.
Winter Training- if you are interested in winter training contact us for recommendations based on your goals.
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We love sponsors! Contact us to discuss sponsorship opportunities. All sponsorship money is used to directly benefit the riders by purchasing team equipment, supplying nutrition at races, and paying for team parties.
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