Join Rochester Mountain Bike Team

Open to those entering grades 6 to 12. All skill levels welcome. Practices Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 5:30 to 7:00 PM.

RMBT is for students who:

  • Are entering grades 6 to 12

  • Enjoy riding bikes outdoors

  • Want to improve skills or compete

  • Value teamwork and positive culture

Who should join

What the season looks like

The RMBT season runs summer through early fall and includes:

  • Team practices three evenings per week

  • Optional weekend races and pre-rides

  • Skill development and group rides

  • Team trips and social events

Time commitment expectations

Want to be ready for the season? Check out our recommended Preseason Riding Plan

Riders typically attend:

  • 3 practices per week

  • Occasional weekend events

Parents are encouraged to support riders through transportation, volunteering, and team involvement.

Equipment overview

Required:

  • Mountain bike

  • Helmet

  • Close-toed shoes

  • Water

Loaner bikes are available.

RMBT GRRLS

Girls entering grades 6 to 12 are encouraged to join, whether they are experienced racers or brand new to mountain biking.

RMBT is excited to support MCA GRRLS, the Minnesota Cycling Association’s effort to help more girls feel welcome, connected, and confident in mountain biking.

Locally, this may include connecting girls on the team, encouraging new riders, sharing MCA GRRLS opportunities, supporting girls’ team activities, and helping build a strong, welcoming culture for female riders and women volunteers.

Questions or ideas? Contact GRRLS@rochmtb.org.

Learn more about MCA GRRLS:
https://minnesotacycling.org/mca-grrls/

More RMBT GRRLS information coming soon.

How registration works

Want to see what a race weekend looks like?

This video from last summer’s Gamehaven race gives a glimpse of the energy, community, and fun that make the Rochester Mountain Bike Team such a great experience.

Step 1: Choose Your Team

Register for the team based on the high school your student would attend:

  • Mayo High School - Mayo Team

  • Century High School - Century Team

  • John Marshall + surrounding schools/homeschool - Rochester Area

Step 2: Complete Registration

Use the link and passcode for your team:

Step 3: Register for Races (Optional but Recommended)

Riders who plan to race must also complete race registration: Race Registration Link

Step 4: Order Team Jersey (Required for Racing)

All racers must have an official team jersey.

Choose between:

  • Race Fit (tight/form-fitting)

  • Freeride Fit (looser, t-shirt style)

Order here.

Student-Athlete Fees

Student-athlete fees include the MCA registration fee, the RMBT team fee, and, for riders who choose to race, race registration and a team jersey.

1. MCA Registration Fee
The MCA registration fee is $125 and is paid directly through the Minnesota Cycling Association registration system.

2. RMBT Team Fee
The RMBT team fee is $150 per rider. This includes the student rider’s RASC membership.

3. Race Fees
Racing is optional, but riders who choose to race must register and pay for MCA races.

Single race fees: $60-$70

All-Race Super Pass: $175-195

The Super Pass is usually the best value for riders planning to race more than a couple of times.

First-year riders who try their first race and decide racing is not for them may qualify for a refund through MCA.
MCA Refund Policy: https://minnesotacycling.org/refund-policy/

4. Team Jersey
A team jersey is required for racing. Jerseys typically cost approximately $70–$110.

Estimated Total Cost

For a rider participating in practices only: $275

For a rider participating in practices and racing: $520–$580

Fees do not include personal bike equipment, helmet, shoes, travel, food, or lodging for race weekends.

Team. Gear.

Represent.

Optional team gear is available for riders and families who want to represent RMBT off the bike.

Look for RMBT gear at races—we love seeing our team represented everywhere.