2026 SVDEVO PROGRAMS

High School Team Program | $1200

This program is designed for high school riders who want to grow as cyclists, build confidence on the bike, and develop a lifelong love for mountain biking. While we will continue to attend select local Idaho races for experience and fun, our primary focus is not on national-level racing but on skill development, fitness, and preparing riders for a strong and enjoyable Idaho NICA season at the end of the summer. Riders will participate in 2-3 weekly practices and follow a structured training plan appropriate for their age and development. Emphasis will be placed on mastering fundamental mountain bike skills, improving overall fitness, and learning safe, efficient riding techniques. Prior racing experience is not required, but a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to the team environment are essential.

The central goal of the high school team is to help riders build endurance, technical ability, and confidence throughout the spring and summer, setting them up for success and enjoyment during the fall Idaho NICA series. Riders will be organized into two or three groups based on ability, fitness, and experience to ensure that each athlete trains in a supportive, appropriate environment. Each group will focus on fundamental riding skills, trail awareness, pacing strategies, group riding etiquette, and smart training habits. As the season progresses, athletes will also learn about proper nutrition, recovery, and goal setting to support long-term development in the sport.

Coaches will be assigned to specific groups for the duration of the season. They will guide skill development, help riders set personal development goals, foster a strong team culture, and provide mentorship both on and off the bike. We aim to create confident, capable riders who enjoy cycling and build a foundation for a healthy, active lifestyle well beyond high school.

Click here to register for the HS program: REGISTRATION LINK

  • High School Devo team - April 6th - July 15th - *Weather permitting

  • Grades: Current 8th - 11th (Fall = 9th - 12th)

  • 2 days/week of structured practices, April-July

  • Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 pm.

  • (Option for longer practices on selected Saturdays - TBD)

  • Racing is encouraged, but not required

  • Option to purchase an SV Devo race kit (click for Hyperthreads store)

  • Race support at dedicated races

  • Level 1 bike fit from The Trailhead Bicycles

  • Team Sweatshirt, T-shirt, and water bottle included in price. "SV DEVO will order these. Do not order riders’ t-shirts or sweatshirts on Hyperthreads unless you want more than one.”

Schedule of events: 

April - Base Build Phase - road and gravel rides to build a base. A gravel bike is recommended for this training period - hardtail mountain bikes will work with 2.0 tires. As trails open, we will transition off-road and onto Mountain bikes. *update - weather conditions are looking favorable, and we expect to be on singletrack trails at the beginning of the season.
May - Specialized Phase - Fine-tune mountain bike single track and skill development
June /July - Race Phase - Continue high levels of training with a focus on preparation for the upcoming NICA season.

*For Team Kits and the HyperthreadsTeam Store, click on "Team Kits" in the upper right corner of the webpage.

Middle School Springtime Fun Devo Program | $475

This program will focus on FUN for 6th-8th grade middle school riders. We’ll break into smaller groups based on age, ability level, endurance, and motivation/style of riding. As stated, our main priority with this group is to have fun and to encourage the kids to work on basic skills to enhance their abilities further. 

Click here to register for the Middle School Program: REGISTRATION LINK

June 8th - July 15th - Monday/Wednesday mornings - 9 AM - 10:30 AM. Practices will take place at Croy Creek trailhead (Main Location), and at other selected locations in the North Valley.

  • Grades - Current 5th-6th-7th graders rising to 6th, 7th, and 8th grades in the Fall.

  • The MS team is capped at 45

  • Coaching and mentorship in a social, fun, and supportive cycling team environment. We focus on skills progression with bike-related games and group rides to help the riders progress in the following areas:

    • Braking, accelerating, climbing, and descending safely.

    • Shifting and gear selection

    • Line selection

    • Obstacle avoidance and navigation

    • Bike maintenance

    • Balance

    • Overall confidence on the bike

  • Practice locations

    • Croy Creek Trailhead (Main Location)

    • Selected North Valley Locations

  • Option to purchase a Sun Valley Devo team kit

  • Team Sweatshirt, T-shirt, and water bottle included in price. "SV DEVO will order these; do not order riders' t-shirts or sweatshirts on Hyperthreads unless you want more than one.”

  • *For Team Kits and the HyperthreadsTeam Store, click on "Team Kits" in the upper right corner of the webpage.

South Valley Devo Mini X MTB Program | $250

Ages: Current 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders rising into 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades in the Fall.
Ideal Group size: 12-20 w/ 1:5 coaching ratios
Vision: To provide younger children with a skills-based mountain biking program with experience to grow their confidence on local trails.
Goal: Have fun, learn new skills, and stay in control!

Click here to register for the Mini X program: REGISTRATION LINK

Program Dates & Times:

  • May 4th-June 15th (6 weeks), No practice on Memorial Day 5/25. Ending night: BBQ and Games for families

  • 4:15-5:45 pm on Monday evenings

  • Encouraging participants to work towards entering the youth or grommet race category at the Galena Grinder as a way to wrap up the program.

Requirements: 

  • Signed waiver & medical & parent contact info 

  • Mountain bike with knobby 2.2 or wider tires 

  • Helmet 

  • Water bottle 

  • Gloves 

  • Sunglasses 

  • Daily Snack 

Overview & Progression:
Objective: Getting to know kids, setting boundaries/expectations, exploring their skills through a short ride, and playing games to determine ride groups. Each week, we will identify specific skills that we want to cover.
4:15-5:45 pm 
Practice Place/Area TBD
Warm-up 5-10 minutes 
Skills demonstration & Practice (including cornering, braking, hopping, & balancing) 10 minutes 
Group rides (utilizing the north and south sides of the pond, pump tracks, and easy flow line (should that feel appropriate with a group) NO JUMP LINES) 30-45 mins depending on plan for the day. Games in the stadium before pick-up (relay races, slow races, obstacle courses, etc.) 10-15 minutes 

Safety plan: 
All coaches will have basic first aid kits as well as repair kits with them on bikes and fully charged cell phones to make contact with other coaches. A large med kit would be available, should it be needed, and every coach will have medical information and parent contact information for every child with them on every ride. All coaches are required to go through Safe Sport training and know concussion protocol.

And end of season BBQ/Banquet will be provided to celebrate the season with all teams - Date TBD - likely on the last day of practice, July 15th

Registration Process:

Please click here: REGISTRATION LINK to sign up 2026 programs.

For payments, please pay via our Venmo account @sunvalleydevo. The last 4 digits of the phone number are 4131

Or, if you would rather pay with a personal Check, please make it out to Sun Valley Devo and mail it to 1030 Red Elephant Drive, Hailey, ID 83333.

If you have any questions about the registration process or any of the programs listed above, please reach out to our team's Vice President, Joel Zellers, by email: coachzellers@gmail.com