Who can join?

Anyone zoned for the Mountain Brook School System grades 6th through 12th can join our team.

Can girls join?

Yes!!! Having girls on our team is a priority for the Mountain Brook team and for the Alabama Cycling Association. We usually have several female coaches and would love to see more girls racing with us!

Is mountain biking an expensive sport?

The annual costs to for team and league dues generally run about $625, including league fees (covering insurance and league staff/administration), running the 6 race weekends) and team fees (covers equipment, team trailer, food, and coach expenses). We encourage our riders to look for opportunities to buy less expensive or used bikes when first trying out the sport, but if they love the sport an upgrade to a higher-quality bike could appear on their radar. Maintenance, cycling apparel and electronics are a few other items to factor in to upfront and recurring costs. However, compared to the costs for many other travel sports, we feel mountain biking is very reasonable.

what are the races like?

The league races are a lot of fun! Teams from around the State of Alabama gather for 6 weekends each spring. The Pit Zone area where each team sets up their tents. You’ll head out along the trails to cheer on your teammates, and enjoy the festival-like atmosphere that culminates in the awards ceremony at the end of the day.

What if i have another spring sport?

Having another spring sport can work with our schedule; we have riders who play other sports and only make it to some of the races but still really enjoy racing and being a part of our team.