Drake Mountain Bike Team at the 2009 State finals, Boggs Mountain 5/16/09 (photo: Eric Luse)

Welcome to Drake High Mountain Biking – 2009 California State Champions, and 2004 & 2006 NorCal High School Mountain Bike Racing League Champions.

We’re very excited for our 8th year of competition in the NorCal League, and are looking forward to a second year of competing in the state finals with the new SoCal League.

This website is for Drake MTB riders, parents, coaches, sponsors, and fans from far and wide.  So hop on, click in, and enjoy the ride!!

Welcome to Drake MTB. Before you begin the team registration process, we have a few minimal requirements for participation in the program.

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Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about participating in the Drake High MTB Team:

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Wanna increase your skills and endurance during the off season?  Here’s information for riders who have an interest in continuing their training beyond the season.  Each is a recommendation, and in no way constitutes a required directive from the Drake MTB coaches.

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Downloadable files for team members to help in their training. PDF format.

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Drake MTB uses local lands in accordance with their regulations.
See regulations here:
Marin Open Space

Marin Municipal Water District (pdf)

E-mail:

Director – Dan Freeman  dan@drakemtb.org
Head Coach – Paul Chourre  paul@drakemtb.org

Physical Address:

Dan Freeman
Director – Drake Mt Biking
Sir Francis Drake High School
1327 Sir Francis Drake Bl.
San Anselmo, CA 94960

Telephone:

(415) 458-3477

Webmaster:

drakemtb-admin@wyro.org

Mission Statement

To provide coaching and camaraderie to students that have the desire to mountain bike so as to help them achieve both competitive and non-competitive cross-country goals in a safe and enjoyable manner.

Club Goals

1. To give beginner riders an understanding of our sport and to give them a fun and challenging cycling experience.
2. To have the intermediate riders advance in racing categories (i.e., beginner, sport and expert).
3. To have the advanced riders increase proficiency and develop and earn top honors at races.

Rules and Regulations of our Club

• Never take risks. This is the number one rule, athletes that have a risk taking attitude or are witnessed to take risks will not be tolerated. A risk is defined as willingly attempting anything which is beyond one’s ability to control in a safe manner.
• Always Yield. Even if at times it seems inconvenient. Being sensitive to how others perceive you will assure a positive image for your sport and minimize the restrictions that follow confrontations and negative encounters. Remember that bicycles in the backcountry are a new experience for horses and hikers.
• Pass with Care. Let others know of your presence well in advance. Use a chime or audible greeting to avoid startling others. Be especially careful when passing a horse, as each will react differently; stop and ask the rider for instructions. By asking if the horse is easily spooked, you show an awareness of the rider’s needs. Sometimes it may be necessary to dismount and remove your bike from the trail to allow others to pass.
• Stay on Trails. Riding off-trail damages meadows and other fragile ecosystems. Never cut switchbacks as this accelerates erosion. Beware the types of soil you are riding on. Never ride on muddy trails and carry your bicycle around muddy spots.
• Control your speed. Safe speed is relative to terrain and your experience as a rider. Be able to stop safely without skidding in the distance that you can see ahead. Approach switchbacks and turns in anticipation of someone coming around the bend.
• Respect Wildlife and livestock. Do not frighten animals. Close gates as you pass through, unless it appears obvious that they have been intentionally left open.
• Do Not Litter. Pack out what you pack in, and if possible, carry out more than your share.
• Ride Only on Authorized Trails. Check with local authorities regarding open trails and conditions, and with landowners regarding private land access. Stay off trails that are closed to bicycles.
• Plan Ahead. The off-road bicycle will open new horizons to you. Some of these should be approached with respect. If distances are involved, do not travel solo. Expect weather changes. Leave word where you plan to go and when you plan to return.
• Minimize Impacts. The practice of minimum impact wilderness use is the philosophy of responsible off-road cyclists. Take only pictures.
• WEAR A HELMET AT ALL TIMES.

Coaches’ Corner: Drake MTB Optional Off-Season Program

Summer Short Program