ARE YOU READY TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL?
2025 Avout Racing Academy
NEW for 2025: The Academy expands to Conifer & Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Our race-focused Academy program develops cyclists (ages 10 through 18) by focusing on the most critical elements of competitive athletic development in a supportive environment. That means we spend a lot of time working on the skills, fitness, and mental focus needed to improve results in competition. Our comprehensive curriculum is built to continually challenge riders to improve while mastering different aspects of riding and building self-confidence. Potential team members should be committed to their cycling growth. While most may be already racing, that is not a requirement. What is essential is a love of riding and a desire to improve.
The Academy program moves from “recreational fun” riding to a more competitive approach via our twice-weekly practices. All Academy juniors can opt into a generic training plan in Training Peaks. If they are ready to build a bridge to becoming a Select, our Academy juniors may have access to some of the components of the Selects program.
Get ahead of the competition with the Avout Racing Academy!
Academy Program Offerings for 2025
MTB Practices: $739 + Transaction Fees
- Requirements: Age 10-18. Athletes need to ride a mountain bike with disc brakes and wheels 26" or larger.
- Gearing of 1x11 or 1x12 is recommended.
- Schedule: April 01 through July 10; Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
- LEARN MORE HERE
For those who are ready for more in 2025
- Off-the-Bike Strength Conditioning at Empow3er Fitness for riders 10+ (TUES and THU at 6:30-7:30 pm, JAN 7 - MAR 27): $250
- Individualized Training Plan with Coach Matt McNamara: $200 per month
- MTB Supported Local and National Travel Races: price varies and will include bike transport, venue support, Avout Racing Oasis, (Team Tent) coaching, and the option of team housing and food.
Email susan@avoutracing.com with any questions.
Matt McNamara, Director of Avout Racing Academy Program
Coach Matt has over twenty years of coaching, racing, and team management experience ranging from juniors to masters, amateurs to professionals. Along the way, he’s been fortunate to work with some of the best coaches and athletes in the world, including Olympic and World Champions. He is a USA Cycling Level 1/Elite Coach with Distinction and has additional Power and Skills Instruction certifications. He was a Lead Coach at USA Cycling’s Regional Talent ID Camps for 10 years, including two trips to the Junior Tour of Ireland with Team USA. He has a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado.