2025 Practice Schedule
Practices will instill and build riders skills and endurance incrementally over the course of the season. As such, riders will be expected to participate in all practices (when available).
Please check Team Snap for practice schedules. Unless otherwise noted, practice will be held in Camas, WA.
Pre-Season Workouts
Now's the time to start riding and working out! Try these workouts alone or with your fellow team mates. What Group are you? Follow the practice schedule for your skill and comfort level.
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Group 1:
Starting from scratch, you took the winter to fully recover, your bike has been gaining a bit of dust. Your body likely just needs a reminder of how this cardo stuff works.
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Group 2:
You have been doing some activity including occasional bike rides, but no dedicated cardiovascular training or, some cardio but generally not bike specific (likely most will fall into this category)
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Group 3:
You have been doing dedicated cycling training on the bike including some racing this winter. This category will require you to let me know what your current weekly schedule looks like, so we can see if any additional is even needed or where we can help.
Expectations
• Give 100% effort and strive for excellence.
• Maintain a positive, respectful attitude toward
fellow team members, coaches, ride leaders, team
volunteers and other trail users.
• Bullying, harrassment, and foul language will not be
tolerated.
• Helmets are required any time an athlete is on a bike.
Athlete must come prepared with the following:
• Bike in good working order.
• Water.
• Flat repair kit.
• Energy food as required.
• Athletes will not consume tobacco, alcohol or other non-
prescriptive drugs. Per NICA rulebook, no caffeine can be
consumed prior to a practice or NICA race.
• Athletes are expected to communicate with coaches.
Feedback (good, bad, other) is essential to fostering a
positive experience.
• Athletes will be required to agree to these expectations
in writing (2024 Panthers Ride Agreement) prior to
participation in team practices.
