Junior Development Program

The goal of our Junior Development Program is to encourage and support young bicycle racers in Colorado and southeastern Wyoming.  The ACA is committed to helping young riders develop the skills, strength, healthy habits, and confidence to take part in a fantastic, lifelong sport.  Joining a club is one of the most important steps in having fun as a bicycle racer.  Talk with your friends, visit your local bicycle shop, and see our list of clubs that work with juniors.  We have many great clubs - find one that works for you!  

Our 2012 Junior Club Contact List is here.

2012 Junior Summit Info

"The ACA was an absolutely integral part of my development from a clueless local cyclist to a ProTour rider. The amount and variety of races and training opportunities provided me an excellent skill foundation for my career. Most importantly I could draw from the vast knowledge and experience from the ACA's tight community of riders! Every event was a chance to learn, improve, and have fun!"

Timmy Duggan
Liquigas-Cannondale Pro Cycling Team 2012
 Twitter: @timmydugganJGH
www.JustGoHarder.com

The price of an ACA Annual Membership for juniors is just $15.  The ACA Junior Development Program makes a difference in the lives of young people, and features the following opportunities to support young racers:

Juniors Ride Free - Juniors racing in a junior category race for free or at a greatly reduced rate at most ACA events.

Camps - Each year the ACA offers two junior camps.  We have the Junior Road Camp in the spring, and the Junior Cross Camp in the fall.

Colorado Mini Classic - This great event is a juniors-only multi-stage race in the great tradition of the Red Zinger Mini Classic of the 1980s.  Located in Silt, the event is co-promoted by Two Rivers Cycling Club and the ACA.

First Bike - Helping young riders purchase their first bike.

First Race Handbook - A helpful guide for juniors and their families who are new to bicycle racing.

Junior Gear Restrictions - An overview of gear restrictions for juniors in road and track events. 

USAC Page on Gear Restrictions

"My fondest memories as a junior cyclist are from ACA junior races and camps. I can honestly say I wouldn't be where I am without the ACA's attention and care. It was, and always will be, an organization structured and run like a caring family. The ACA not only taught me how to be a top notch bike racer but helped provide me with an environment where I can simply enjoy riding and racing my bike."

Alex Howes, Team Garmin-Barracuda 2012

"I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for the people and the supporters of the ACA.   I owe almost all of my cycling success in one way or another to the ACA. "

- Danny Summerhill, Team Garmin Felt Holowesko Partners 2012

 twitter- @DannySummerhill