We are the Pocatello area mountain bike race team, which includes the high schools and middle schools from Bannock, Bingham and Power counties. We invite youth from 6th-12th grade to come join us on the trail. We focus on biking skills and safety, learning to maintain a mountain bike, race prep, and most importantly, learning to love cycling and the outdoors. Practices start in July and the race season runs from August - October.
All coaches are volunteers. Most are parents of riders on the team. Each coach goes through specific training via the Idaho Interscholastic Cycling League to become eligible to coach. We depend on our awesome coaches to run our successful team and greatly appreciate all of their time and efforts!
Every team member has the opportunity to race, regardless of abilities. Races are held in various locations across the great state of Idaho. They are amazing, fun-filled weekends for the racers and their families.
We use an app to communicate all our important team related schedule stuff. If you have questions about times or places this is where you will find the answers. If you don't see the answers you're looking for you can also ask via the chat function in this app. ESSENTIAL!! Click on the link above and search Pocatello Pioneers to get started.
Per NICA guidelines, parents and student athletes may only ride in a team practice one time if not registered and licensed with NICA. You will also be required to sign a waiver for any participation, including the one-time ride.
If you are interested in riding with the team, contact Team Director Russ Bartholet with your email address at pocatellopioneers@gmail.com. You will then receive an email invitation and instructions to become licensed.
NICA requires a minimum ratio of 1 coach for every 6 students. This means a team of 60 students needs over 10 registered and level 2 licensed coaches at every practice.
If you are a returning coach, look for your NICA "Welcome Back to the Pit Zone!" email. Logon to pay your yearly registration fee. Check your licensing status and get your licensing requirements done during the preseason.
Thank you!! We appreciate all of our volunteers!!