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Avout Racing Academy
Our Junior Academy program develops cyclists (ages 9-18) 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 in competition. Our curriculum is designed to continually challenge riders to improve, master different aspects of riding, and build self-confidence.
Academy riders should be committed to their cycling growth. While most may already be racing, it is not required. What is essential is a love of riding and a desire to improve.
The Academy program moves from “recreational fun” to a more competitive approach with two weekly practices and a Saturday endurance ride. Academy riders may have access to certain components of the Selects National Team if they are ready.
Get ahead of the competition with the Avout Racing Academy!
Arizona Academy Program Overview
Tucson Fall Season: $350 + Transaction Fees
- Requirements: Age 9-18. Athletes must be able to ride a mountain bike with wheels 24" or larger. Riding groups are determined by age and skill level.
- Schedule: October 20th to December 17th - Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30pm-6:30pm with Saturday morning rides and events.
- Practice Locations: Tucson Mtn Park, Sweetwater Preserve, Enchanted Hills, Kennedy Park, Painted Hills, Pima CC
- Equipment Requirements:
Mountain Bike in proper working order. If you do not have a bike, please contact us.
•Bike Helmet that fits correctly and is in great condition.
•Gloves to protect your hands from thorns and rocks.
•Eye Protection.
•Spare tube at all times, even if you run tubeless.
•Closed toe shoes for clipless pedals, OR flat pedals, a flat sole shoe, or a MTB specific shoe.
•Water bottles / hydration pack.
•CO2 cartridges or a hand pump.
•Bike Lights for front and rear.
For those who are ready for more
- Individualized coaching available with Accelerate 3 Coaching. Please contact our Performance Director, Brian Stover at brian.stover@avoutracing.com for more information.
- Option to add on training camps. More info coming soon!
- We participate in the local Arizona races including the MBAA mtn bike XC series, Cactus Cup, El Tour de Tucson, and much more!
Brian Stover, Performance Director of Avout Racing
Brian is a USA Cycling Level 3 certified coach and certified bike fitter with three decades of experience developing athletes from first-time racers to World Champions. He previously coached with El Grupo Youth Cycling and continues to work with junior riders. His athletes' results include a Dominican Republic National Women's UCI TT Champion and the 2022 Australian U15 National TT Champion, along with stage and race winners at events including Valley of the Sun and the Tucson Bicycle Classic, and 30+ State Cycling Champions across Crit, Road Race, TT and Hill Climb (Male&Female).
As co-founder of AeroCamps, Brian is one of the world's leading experts in aerodynamic testing for cyclists, triathletes, and equipment — advising, consulting, and conducting R&D for both athletes and global manufacturers. Over the past four seasons, his professional bike fit and aero testing clients have gone on to podium finishes in more than 40 races across professional triathlon and cycling.
Brian holds a BS in Exercise Science from East Carolina University and began coaching in 1994. He founded Accelerate 3 Coaching in 1997, and over the past 30 years has coached professional and age-group athletes across triathlon, duathlon, gravel, running, and mountain bike racing to national and world titles, including 15+ USAT National Champions and 35+ top-3 national finishes. He is also a USAT Level II certified coach and a frequent presenter on training, power, and aerodynamics for cycling and triathlon clubs and camps.