 Manitou Springs riders know rule 1 is FUN! | Director's Note As the Lucky13 season wraps up there is much to celebrate! The collective support of positive youth development is outstanding! A mountain bike team is a dynamite format to make friends, connect with nature, escape from stresses, and test your capabilities. The lessons and joys facilitated by dedicated coaches are endless. |  Sophia Krasovec, JV Legacy Evergreen, rode the Leadville race with a broken seat post. | Inspiring student-athletes demonstrated grit, positive sporting behavior, respectful competition, leadership, kindness, and compassion. Coaches and team volunteers devoted countless hours planning and preparing for the season, teaching skills, developing rich team traditions, welcoming new members, and saying goodbye to hundreds of seniors. |  Jack Kardys, Sophomore, Ralston Valley Slingshot winner celebrates with team members at Chalk Creek.. | The power of this shared experience is priceless as we lift one another up, instill new levels of confidence, model healthy choices, develop deep bonds, and create everlasting memories. Weeks of adventures, the sound of cowbells, cheering spectators, and hearing your name as you cross the finish line may be all it takes to feel accomplished and belong. Whether a coach, rider, volunteer, sponsor, or contributor this inclusive spirit emboldens the mission to provide an opportunity to empower youth through cycling! With immense gratitude to all for making magic happen,
Kate Rau, Executive Director and Team |  Eva Pollard, JV, Wheat Ridge, flows downhill in Steamboat. |  Kalvin Winder, Varsity Legacy, Douglas County floats through corners in Eagle. | | | The 2022 season was supported by 29 loyal and engaged sponsors with Your Front Range Toyota Stores as the presenting sponsor. A whopping 2,065 registered student-athletes rode bikes with us in 2022! An increase of 10% from last year. Of those, 1,725 tested their limits racing, 431 girls comprised 25% of the total high school racers, and 203 riders earned their Legacy status by participating in a Colorado League event from 9th-12th grade. An average of 1,476 riders raced per weekend and 7 scenic communities hosted us. Volunteers spent 5,547 hours during 5 weekends to help produce 17 days of racing. |  Riley Donovan, JV Legacy, Heritage flashes his status during the Senior Singletrack Send-Off. | A total of 90 teams participated representing more than 180 high schools while engaging in 5 spirit contests and 4 Singletrack Send-Off Parades. Riders competed for a Toyota Slingshot jersey, mastered grabbing nutrition from the Honey Stinger Feed Zone, and played in the Yeti Skills zone. More than 20 high schools award activity letters to mountain bikers. |  Reese Goldinger with Heritage Coaches Cole Stanley and Christine Snider. She came to every race to cheer on her team despite a season-ending injury. Thanks for fueling the stoke "Mom Reese"! | A total of 899 dedicated coaches fueled the singletrack stoke. We hosted 26 virtual and regional clinics to educate 338 coaches. It was reported 16 teams picked up shovels and contributed 1,719 hours of hard work on 45 local trails. A total of $54,075 of scholarships in-kind and cash was distributed to 105 student-athletes, 114 coaches, and 21 teams to support participation and licensure. Reese Goldinger, Legacy Varsity Racer, shares her thoughts: “I blinked and just like that 4 incredible years are gone. ...Mountain biking has my heart and soul, and I credit who I am today to this sport for allowing me to find my strength, my confidence, my joy, and my true self." - Reese Goldinger, Heritage, Legacy JV 2022 Race Photos 2022 Race Results |  JV seniors Otto Mollenberg, #2123, Silver Creek and Skylar Hooper, #2045, Legacy Green Mountain pushing it at Frisco. |  Piedra region Varsity girls off the start at Snowmass. | | | Colorado Mountain College-Spring Valley Campus hosted the Annual Season Awards celebration. Alpine Bank awarded $2,000 in travel scholarships to assist 7 teams to attend the state championships. The following 2022 Colorado League Award Recipients demonstrate the culture that fosters us to all ride, connect, and be empowered. Read the inspirational stories of those honored HERE Coach of the Year: Male and Female Both 2022 recipients have been involved since the inception of their teams. They develop strong family bonds among team members, model inclusivity, instill character, and focus on the student-athletes while imbuing a sense of fun! |  Evergreen Coach of the Year Andrew Speers with riders' favorite post-ride beverages. |  Stargate Coach of the Year Kristin Seger with daughter Ashley, Stargate Alum and Coach. | | | All-Star Teams:
Division 1: Golden
Division 2: Air Academy
Division 3: Cañon City Acknowledges a team that displays exceptional leadership skills, strong positive sporting behavior, and a commitment to their coaches, athletes, and volunteers. The team provides service to their communities, contributed hours to race weekends, and consistently reinforces safety policies with a cadre of licensed coaches. SRAM Golden Pick Awards per region:
Cyrstal - Mountain Vista
Piedra - Cañon City
Platte - Fairview
Yampa - Boulder This award is sponsored by SRAM to acknowledge community service and to promote trail stewardship. A team from each conference that completes the most trail-building hours between April and October earns a Golden Pick and cash. | Exceptional Student-Athletes: Honors exemplary student-athletes whose personal standards and achievements are a model to others. They demonstrate outstanding leadership, sportsmanship, academic performance, and volunteerism in their team, school, and community. |  Cate Logan, Varsity Legacy, Golden |  Titan Cox, Varsity Legacy, Mountain Vista | | | Most Improved Student-Athletes: Recognizes student-athletes who worked the hardest and improved the most in skill development during their tenure in the Colorado League. |  MacKenzie Pardoe, Varsity Legacy, Boulder |  Max Johnson, Varsity, High Desert Composite | | | Trailblazers: Trailblazers are a student-athlete, coach, or community member who has persevered through challenging circumstances, overcome adversity, and are inspirational role models. |  Abby Clawson, JV, Lakewood |  Harris Cardosi, JV Legacy, Boulder |  Kyleena Lathram, Varsity Legacy, VSSA | | |  Siblings Taf and Ken McMurry, have welcomed the Colorado League to their family ranch since 2010! | Volunteer Service Award Asher Bursnall, Cheyenne Mountain Alumni, Colorado School of Mines Student-Athlete Race Partners of the Year Taf McMurry and McMurry Family
Colorado Mountain College Out of the Saddle Awards Eric Drummond, Head Coach, Discovery Canyon, Lewis-Palmer, Palmer Ridge
Jeanne Golay, Jeanne Golay, Colorado Mountain College Foundation Development Officer, Glenwood Springs Head Coach
Austin Quillinan, Laramie - WY
Spearfish - SD Team | We invite you to provide feedback about your experience and the foundational elements of the program. Your input provides important information to help us plan for the future. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time and look forward to compiling your valuable opinions. Respondents have the chance to win some excellent prizes from our generous sponsors. Click on the relevant survey below. Thank you! |  Click here to schedule your donation today! | Tuesday, December 6th, Coloradans come together with the common goal to strengthen the community by helping to power nonprofits on Colorado Gives Day which features a $1 Million+ Incentive Fund. Help us achieve our goal of raising $15,000. Every dollar contributed to the Colorado League on Colorado Gives Day will include a portion of the fund, increasing the impact of your donation. Colorado Gives Day has grown to be Colorado's largest one-day online giving event, raising more than $307 million since it began in 2010. Community First Foundation and FirstBank partner to make this day truly impactful. | We are fortunate to have top-notch educational opportunities that offer a variety of distinctive learning environments. There are lots of options to explore higher education in Colorado. Alpine Bank offers to Spring 2023 graduates who participated in the 2022 Colorado League season. Apply HERE. Fort Lewis College
Become a Skyhawk and join the renowned championship cycling team in an outdoor mecca. Fort Lewis is a unique-four year college with a focus on small classes and experiential learning. It is renowned for its affordability, diversity, and high-quality faculty. Fall 2023 Semester application deadlines: ▪ Early Action Deadline: November 15, 2022
▪ Priority Deadline: January 1, 2023
▪ Regular Deadline: May 1, 2023
| ▪ | Early Action Deadline: November 15, 2022 | | ▪ | Priority Deadline: January 1, 2023 | | ▪ | Regular Deadline: May 1, 2023 | Apply online HERE. Western Colorado University
Located in Gunnison, Western Colorado University delivers career preparation, engineering, computer, and other sciences and a broad liberal arts curriculum. Students can explore their field of study, gain leadership experience and discover extraordinary adventure. Its mountain sports team includes a range of alpine sports. Featured Programs
Undergraduate: Outdoor Environmental Education
Graduate: Outdoor Industry MBA Application Deadline: March 1, 2021. Apply online HERE. Colorado Mountain College (CMC)
For more than 2 decades CMC has offered an Outdoor Recreation Leadership program. CMC has 3 residential and 8 commuter campus locations. From nursing to ski area operations CMC has an array of 4-year and 2-year programs. There are no application fees to apply to any of their programs. Applications are accepted year-round. To learn more about CMC programs, and the application process, and to get started, CLICK HERE. |  Click above for an informative video about this premium orthopedic provider. | Dr. Dirk Dolbeare and the Boulder Centre for Orthopedics & Spine have supported the mission of the Colorado League since 2013. Their team of orthopedic surgeons has remained the region's dedicated bone, joint, and muscle experts since 1968. They were awarded the Letter of Commendation from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and recognized by the state of Colorado as a Health Quality Leader for their dedication to a health reform initiative developed to improve the quality of care, reduce medical costs, and enhance the patient experience. They specialize in keeping your life in motion. Check out their educational video library HERE. |  Get ready for riding powder with the Wolfcreek Magnetic Lens. | We are extremely grateful for the support of each and every Colorado League sponsor. As a member of the League, take advantage of your benefits when considering your holiday gifts. Optic Nerve has eye protection for every occasion from cruising around town to snowsports. Check out the doorbuster 60% off sale including the popular Fixie Max. The Wolfcreek Magnetic Interchangeable Lens is a staff favorite. Easy to change lenses with variable conditions. Member Discounts. Available Sponsor Discounts
* Toyota
* Honey Stinger
* Primal Wear
* Yeti Cycles
* Optic Nerve
* Osprey
* TREK
* USA Cycling
* Feedback Sports
* RackStarz
* Roll Massif Sunrise to Sunset
* Squirt Lube
* ExpertVoice
* Mountain Goat Trailers |  Thanks to all our volunteers and coaches! Coaches Cindy Dywan, Laramie and Caroline Esch, Cheyenne Wyoming sweep. | We are busy planning Spring events and the Fall race series as we gear up for the 2023 season. Race locations and team region assignments will be announced in the Spring of 2023. Several coach educational opportunities will be available including in-person, virtual, and Mountain Bike Coaching Basic Skills. Many events occur throughout the year check out the website calendar. We will continue to add regional events as they are announced. Mark your calendars for the following. April 1st - July 14th - Pre-Season
July 15th - October - Official Season
June 17 - The HUNDO 2023 Race Season Schedule August 26 - 27 Race #1
Sept 9 - 10 Race #2
Sept 23- 24 Race #3
Oct 7 - 8 Race #4
Oct 21 - 22 State Championships |  Colorado Rocky Mountain School rider bids a heartfelt goodbye. |  Sam Weaver, JV Fairview, celebrates a triumphant finish at Steamboat. | | | THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Their generosity keeps the wheels rolling! | |
