Cycling Join Our Team

The ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Cycling Team is comprised of 100+ cycling enthusiasts, ranging from novices to neo-professionals. All levels are welcome and everyone can find a degree of involvement that fits their overall interests and goals. Collegiate cycling has multiple racing categories, allowing inexperienced racers to learn and develop while more experienced racers compete against the best in Colorado and the USA.

Competition at the National Championships is for the elite racers on the team, but conference competition is all about team participation with riders at every level contributing to the team's success. The ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ is a powerhouse in the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference, consistently battling both Club and Varsity teams for top honors.

While performance and results are important, the team actively encourages members to reach their potential and to be their best in the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's extraordinary range of challenging academic and extra-curricular opportunities. CU Cycling takes an active role in the larger community volunteering for various sporting and non-sporting events in Boulder and the surrounding area.

The team's head coach for road cycling is Grant Ellwood. Volunteer coaching positions may also be available for other disciplines.

Join Our Team!

Not sure what collegiate cycling is all about? Check out for more information. Also look at the Collegiate Cycling FAQs.

The team trains and races in multiple disciplines including Track, MTB Gravity, MTB Endurance, Cyclocross and Road. Although each discipline can be practiced year round, the team competes according to a schedule set forth by USA Cycling and the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference.

Attention Prospective Students

We are stoked you're interested in the CU Cycling team! Please read through the info here and let us know if you have any questions. As a club team we can not offer any sort of scholarships or admissions help. While this is unfortunate, we believe it creates a much more supportive team environment than scholarship-based teams where students are competing for spots.

Members enjoy access to CU Cycling clothing and discounts from CU Cycling sponsors around Boulder (bike shops, gear, food and drink).

Step 1. Complete a Club Sports Waiver Form

Step 2. Join Slack

We use Slack to organize rides, manage races and send out emails to athletes. To join, send an email to cycling@colorado.edu.We will then verify you have completed Step 1 and send an invite link.

Step 3. Pay CU Cycling Team Dues

Dues for the Race Team are about $80 for each semester you are racing. Those participating in only team rides do not need to pay.

FAQS

Do I have to try out?

Generally, no. There are 3 levels of racing for each men and women (A, B, C). Which category you race will be determined by your prior racing experience, if any, and results.

For Road, we are limited to starting 12 riders in a Mens A race during conference competition. If we have more than 12 Men A riders, a selection process will be employed.

What do I have to do to join?

Not much. You have some school waivers to sign, pay team dues, purchase team clothing and purchase a USA Cycling Racing License.

What does it cost to race?

Some costs are fixed and some are variable. To join the team you must pay dues. These vary from year-to-year, but are about $200/semester. A race jersey and bib shorts are about $150. Races costs about $25 each, hotels or camping can range from $0-$50 weekend. If you carpool, you'll have to share gas expenses.

This is a "worst-case" scenario. Depending on fundraising activites, some of these costs may be covered or partially subsidized.

Where do I store my bike(s)?

There is no "team bike storage." Riders normally keep their bikes in their dorm room or off-campus housing. Freshmen have been creative and found ways to store multiple bikes in the dorms.

Do you offer scholarships?

Currently, there are no cycling-specific scholarships. However, there are many other scholarship options at CU you should explore: http://www.colorado.edu/scholarships/

Additionally, we have no role in your admission to the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ. The admissions office is your point of contact for any questions regarding admission.

We are working towards providing cycling scholarships at CU. These will not be available to incoming freshmen and will be offered only to those competing in the highest category and are eligible to compete at a collegiate national championships.

What is the weekly time commitment for practices?

During the racing season, students can expect 3+ rides per week with peers, and for road one ride per week led by our coach.

When are spring races?

Road racing occurs in the spring, with training rides starting at the beginning of the semester. Races take place almost every weekend starting in March and ending in April. Collegiate Nationals is usually in the second week of May.