I want to start a cycling team for my daughters all girl school in upper CT. I know next to nothing about the sport other than getting hooked last summer and riding frequently the loop in the park. I am willing to underwrite the entire costs of such a venture including:
1.Buying all Bikes and equipment
2. Hiring a coach
3. Buying the vans, chase car, and fix it truck
4. Food and lodging
Except I don't know what the structure, training, and costs are of such a venture. Would anyone care to educucate me or link me to a site. I would be indebted.
***creating an all girls high school team*****
Sun, 04/09/2006 - 1:59pm
Sun, 04/09/2006 - 6:08pm
#1
What a cool dad!
I wish I went to that high school. Nice riding in northern CT too.
I'm sure someone in the club will be able to point you in the right direction. Good luck!
Sun, 04/09/2006 - 7:06pm
#2
Contact Recycle-a-Bicycle
"You can find their website at www.recycleabicycle.org. They have a booklet called ""A guide to Starting and Running Youth Bike Ride Clubs."" Karen Overton is the director and she can give you all kinds of advice."
Mon, 04/10/2006 - 1:46pm
#3
If you're looking to set up a girls' racing team, look up the Century Road Club Association. CRCA is the region's largest dedicated-racing club, and can probably refer you to local associations/race promoters in CT. Their Vice President of Rider Development, Craig Cook, is currently immersed in shepherding a (boys') junior team based out of Washington Heights. He's a tremendous resource, and worth seeking a conversation.
Mon, 04/10/2006 - 2:23pm
#4
Sounds like a great idea!
"http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/9437.0.html
http://r1web.richlandone.org/florasunday/howistartedahighschoolcycl.htm
(If you want to contact Tom Sunday, the info is here.)
As John Miller suggested, you should contact Craig Cook, Vice President of Rider Development at CRCA: http://www.crca.net/m/contact.htm."
