RIDE BIKES WITH US!
Central New York West Mountain Bike Team
A co-ed youth mountain biking team for athletes in grades 5-12.
No tryouts, everybody rides!
WHO WE ARE
CNY WEST MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM
CNY West Mountain Bike Team helps student-athletes in grades 5-12 build confidence, fitness, character, and community through mountain biking. Riders of all experience levels are welcome, from brand-new trail riders to experienced racers. There are no tryouts and no bench. Everyone rides, everyone belongs, and we’d love to have you join us.
OUR SEASON
Our team participates in the NEW YORK LEAGUE which is a part of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). Our season starts with practices in March if the weather allows. Our season runs through June, and includes team practices, trail maintainance oppotunities, optional races, and more!
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VOLUNTEERS
It takes a community to make our team happen! We’re looking for volunteers to help with everything from practices and events to behind-the-scenes support. Whether you ride or not, there’s a place for you to jump in, meet some great people, and help our student-athletes thrive.
COACHES
Our team needs more awesome coaches! Come ride along with the team and be a role model for our athletes. No mountain biking experience necessary; NICA provides coach education and training for you!
ATHLETES
Ready to ride with us? We welcome student-athletes in grades 5–12 from across western Central New York. No mountain biking or racing experience needed! Build your skills, explore the trails, make new friends, and race with the team if you want to. Racing is always optional!
FALL PROGRAM
Our Fall Program is open to riders in 1st through 12th grade who have a mountain bike suitable for riding trails. The program is $40 and meets Tuesdays at 5:00 PM and Saturdays at 9:00 AM at Split Rock Quarry trails, with each session running 90 minutes. Riders will build confidence through games, bike handling skills, and guided trail rides in a fun, supportive team environment. This is not a NICA program and is separate from our spring NICA season. This program is made possible with support from Mello Velo Bike Shop.
Meet The Leadership Team
Justine Kreso
Team Director
Nicky Jennings
Head Coach
Todd DeOrdio
Teen Trail Corp Lead
Chris Corfield
Assistant Head Coach
HELP US GET ROLLING
CNY West Mountain Bike Team, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a brand-new team launching in Fall 2026. Donations help us get the program off the ground by supporting scholarships, coaching resources, equipment needs, trail stewardship, and other startup costs that make youth mountain biking more accessible for local student-athletes. We’re grateful for every bit of support as we build this team from the ground up.
CONTACT US
Want to join the team? Sign up to receive emails from us below and we'll let you know when team registration opens.
Still have questions? Email us at cnywestmtb@gmail.com
QUICK LINKS & RESOURCES
THE BASICS
There are a few sites you’ll visit again and again! We’ve collected them here for easy access:
COACHES
NICA’s coach education program helps our volunteers feel confident and competent as the help facilitate and lead awesome youth mountain bike programs. Here are some links to navigate your coach journey:
