Don's Bike Shop Rialto helps BHS Mountain Bike Team go to the races.

Thanks to Don's Bike Shop of Rialto for lending us their two trainers so that we could set up some stationary bike "races" at our Homecoming Tailgate party on campus.

After two back to back races I realized just how hard of a challenge it can be to sprint for 1 minute on a trainer! I protected my title as coach but I don't think I could have held that rookie off in one more race!

Here's what it looked like at the setup, sorry there are no action shots. I'll remember that for next time.

As proof of concept I think it went well. With a bigger crowd I can see some potential in this set up. Now that we've done it once we know how to do it better.

I think the bike trailer would have been excellent today to haul all this stuff across the campus! Now why didn't I think of that this morning!?

Thanks to me team for getting this all set up. I know were doing a lot of time consuming fundraisers but we'll get some sponsors and your hard work will really pay off.

Please see the calendar for more details on when events are taking place.

MANDATORY TEAM MEETING THURSDAY OCTOBER 6th.

Thanks to those Bruins who have been buying from us and to my students who hunt me down to buy something to support the team. You all are great, keep developing that Bruin team spirit!

So here's the weekly info you need to know:

1. We need everyone to DONATE sodas and candy to sell after school. - When the sodas are donated the club gets a lot more money for our effort of selling. Please BRING SODAS or CAPRI SUN or BULK CANDY bar/M&Ms to me ASAP.

 

2. MANDATORY MEETING THISTHURSDAY 29th! - If you want to be on the team then you must show up. You must also think about when you'll be able to stay after school to help sell during the next two weeks. Lets get that cash rolling in! Tell all your friends to come and spend a dollar a day! Spread the word that we'll be here for the next two weeks and tell them to come to the rally!

 

3. Club elections are needed. We need to have students who will be responsible for various tasks in the club. This is YOUR TEAM so YOU need to make it happen. I need your help to put our school on the map and racing in the league.

 

4. Homecoming Rally Friday 30th 2:30 to 5? - We will have TWO tables in the rally after school. One to sell our drinks and candy. This table needs two people to run it.  The other table is for our MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE! races. We'll have stationary bikes for people to pay to race on and challenge their friends. We'll need about two of you to run that as well. So again, all hands are needed! This can be a really cool way for your friends to challenge you or each other to see who is the fastest in a 1 minute sprint race. Anyone that wnats to challenge me can have at it as well! I think we'll have two bikes set up but i may bring a third if i can fit it. This can be awesome!

 

5. I'm creating a calendar of events that you'll need to have on hand and I'll also need to develop a time for a parent meeting in the evening where I introduce them to the sport and the requirements/responsibilities of all members. This is a brand new thing we are creating here, so you are part of something special!

 

If you are looking to get a bike then I'll try to help you make the best choice. Ask before spending!

Make sure to wear your helmet whenever you ride.

Get out there and Ride Hard!

Networking and Fundraising has begun for 2012 race Season!

Welcome one and all to the first ever Bloomington High School Mountain Bike Team!

SPONSORS NEEDED - Contact me for details on how your business can support local youth while putting your business in front of new customers.

The year has begun and I'm busy as ever teaching and coordinating the opening events for the team and raising money through fundraisers, donations and sponsorships. We've got 16 poeple signed up for the group and more keep asking. Club elections will happen shortly.

Event Schedule:

September  21st I will be meeting with a club I've ridden many miles with - Riverside Bicycle Club - to see how we can work together for donations and fundraising. Team members who can make it should contact me.

September 30th is Homecoming and after school we'll be selling drinks and having "Trainer Bike Races" where students will be able to challenge their friends to a head to head bike 'race' for bragging rights!

October 15-16 SoCal League Leaders Summit in Riverside - I'll be signing up just as soon as we raise the funds! Lets go team!