1. Collegiate Cycling “Introduction To Bicycle Racing”

2. Intro Category Overview
Called “Introduction to Bicycle Racing” or “Intro” and is another standard race category
First 50% is coached clinic on the actual race course with lots of coaches
Second 50% is a real race with points
Focus on basic skills: drafting, paceline, cornering, bumping, riding in a group
November 11, 2007

3. New Mission Statement
Collegiate Cycling is team-oriented bicycle racing for women and men of all abilities.
November 11, 2007

4. We are focused on:
Providing new riders with a welcoming introduction to the Collegiate Cycling family;
Enabling elite riders to pursue an education while benefiting from development opportunities that integrate with amateur and professional teams and national development programs;
Creating personal growth and leadership development opportunities for scholar athletes both on and off the bike; and
Ensuring that the sport we love is low cost and accessible to any student who wants to race a bike.
November 10, 2007

5. Why “Intro?” You’re never ready for your first bike race
Rider education is critical for our members
“Introduction to Bicycle Racing” is a carefully chosen name
Intro riders contribute to the team’s success
FEEL THE LOVE, BABY!
November 11, 2007

6. How does it work? 2-5 minutes of start line instruction/demo
5-6 laps or 7-8 miles of practice/coaching
Line them up and they race with coaches helping from the sidelines
One “head coach” (should be licensed)
Many “assistants” – riders, other coaches or team leaders
November 11, 2007

7. What do we need? “Intro Champion” to administer program
Engaged promoters who are interested
Getting the word out
Syllabus of proposed intro topics
It’s a valuable sales tool for team leaders
Marketing it to college students (not just collegiate cyclists)
November 9, 2007

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10. Challenges Time in the race-day schedule Finding enough volunteers
Resistance to the concept
Risk management issues
Marketing the program
November 9, 2007

11. What’s Next
Nationwide “Introduction To Bicycle Racing” rollout across 10 conferences
Publication of supporting materials
Plugging into licensed coaches
Incentives & continuing education credits
Working closer with LAs to implement
Bringing “Intro” to a wider audience
November 10, 2007