Colorado High School Cycling League

A nonprofit organization

$18,127 raised by 86 donors

100% complete

$15,000 Goal

Join the dirt revolution. 

  • Participation in sports can give every kid a winning chance at life. Donate and help level the playing field.  
  • Research shows positive sports experiences as a young person can develop the whole child and contribute to success as an adult.  
  • By giving today, we can help all Colorado youth experience the joys and benefits of playing sports.  
  • Every kid in Colorado deserves a shot at success. Playing sports with trained coaches who are focused on the right goals sets kids up to not only beat the odds, but also to change the odds for others.  

Expand Programs: Enable more students to participate in cycling programs, by providing financial assistance to those in need.

Provide Equipment: Assist with supplying gear and equipment to teams and individual athletes.

Train Coaches: Enhance coaching resources and training programs to ensure the highest quality mentorship for our youth.

Support Competitions: Fund resources necessary to provide an exceptional weekend experience for youth and families. 

The Colorado League celebrates 15 years of providing: 

Team Development where youth:

  • Develop riding skills and healthy habits
  • Connect with teammates, coach mentors, and other student-athletes across the region
  • Empowered to test their limits, develop leadership skills, and become land stewards

Interscholastic Race Series:

  • Individual achievement and teamwork are recognized.
  • A festive, family-friendly atmosphere that focuses on camaraderie and respectful competition.
  • Professional race promotion, timing, course preparation, and risk management assures participants and spectators an exceptional experience where rule #1 is fun whether a novice or world-class competitor!

In 2024, the Colorado League included 1,980 participants from 87 teams representing more than 180 schools. With your generous support, we foster healthy habits in youth and strengthen family bonds from the saddle of a mountain bike. We strive to make this program accessible to all youth.

Testimonials

"It has been so fun to see how the League has grown! Kudos to all for the strong vision that got the Colorado League where it is today. We love being a part of this community."
~ East High Parent

"Thank you SO MUCH, for getting the High School mountain bike league going. It changed Chantal's life forever. It gave her confidence and a sense of self that she was lacking until she started racing at Fairview. Biking will always be a pillar of her life."
-Fairview High Parent

Personally, I saw nothing but good sportsmanship while on course. These kids are tough as nails, and the lessons they may unknowingly take away from being a part of this league will carry out to more than just the dirt. - Parent

Thank you again, and please keep us in mind for future volunteer and outreach opportunities. - Parent

A quick note of heartfelt thanks for your tireless work throughout the season, culminating in a fabulous Championship weekend in Eagle. Although I was not able to attend any of the prior races with my coaches this year, the finale you put on in Eagle was phenomenal and I can't tell you how much we all appreciate your efforts. The venue was top notch, the organization fantastic, the volunteers friendly and outgoing, the food DELICIOUS, and the kids were able to really take flight thanks to the great work of your team and your leadership. THANK YOU!! - Will Webb, Head of School, Fountain Valley

I'd like to start by thanking you for continuing the legacy of the Colorado League and providing all of us racers a chance to race in these trying times. Thank you so much for fostering the incredible energy and community in this league that got me into the sport I love so much. My best memories from cycling so far are undoubtedly from the Colorado League races. I wish you the best of luck with the league in the future. Sincerely, -Chloe Fraser, Senior, Boulder High

It has been such an honor to be a part of the League as a parent and coach. I truly cherish my experiences as part of this amazing community and know that it has played a big part in shaping the great guy Ethan has become. Even though Ethan is graduating I know my husband (Cam) and I will stay active with the team - how could we not? We are also actively recruiting Ethan's 12-year sister to give bike racing a try (she's played soccer for years). - Nicole Wobus, Fairview

Congratulations on another great season for the Colorado High School MTB League! I made it to check out the race in Eagle yesterday and was really impressed with the entire setup and operation. Thanks to you, the entire Colorado League staff and all of the volunteers for keeping this awesome program alive and growing. - Jeff Fox, Osprey Packs

Mission

The Colorado High School Cycling League (Colorado League) promotes positive youth development through interscholastic mountain biking for high school students in Colorado, southern and central Wyoming, Taos - New Mexico, and Spearfish - South Dakota.

The Colorado League is a rapidly growing non-profit working with high schools to give access to a life-long sport that fosters healthy habits, confidence, leadership, strong family bonds, commitment to service, camaraderie, and respect for the outdoors.

We support the participation of teams, coaches, and student-athletes regardless of skill or resources. We provide a comprehensive infrastructure that fosters safe, respectful, friendly competition highlighted by the common goals to:

• Foster healthy habits in youth

• Develop self-confidence

• Cultivate leadership

• Strengthen family bonds

• Create community

• Develop a lifelong appreciation of the outdoors

• Provide opportunities for youth to shine

We strongly believe that prevention reduces the need for intervention. Together we impact the present and shape the future one pedal stroke at a time.

Background Statement

The inaugural race series was in 2010 with 202 student-athletes participating representing 20 teams from Colorado and southern Wyoming. The Colorado League continues to expand and currently includes Northern New Mexico and South Dakota. In 2024, participation increased to 1,980 student-athletes from 87 teams, representing more than 180 high schools.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Colorado High School Cycling League

other names

Colorado League

Year Established

2009

Tax id (EIN)

45-4906583

Category

Recreation & Sports

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

5765 Arapahoe Ave, Unit C
Boulder, CO 80303

Mailing

5765 Arapahoe Ave Unit C
Boulder, CO 80303

Headquarters

5765 Arapahoe Ave Unit C
Boulder, CO 80303

Service areas

CO, US

WY, US

NM, US

SD, US

Phone

720-235-8187

Other

720-272-9282

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