Weekly Update #5 11/8/2026
We’ve had another awesome week of skills classes with about 20 student-athletes and
several new coaches joining us! It’s so important to learn AND PRACTICE these
foundational MTB Skills!

Along with all our other new riders let’s welcome the team new rider: Ryan Chang!
A huge welcome to all the new coaches: John Bailey, Shawn Benson, Greg Coco,
Eric Evonsion, Huy Huynh, Daniel Perrault, Heidi Rouse, Erik Tyler and likely a few
more! New coaches, you will be paired with experienced coaches during your first
season. Additional support and training specific to our team will be forthcoming in early
December.

Try it Out ride is Monday, November 9 th for any riders who want to go on a beginner-
friendly ride at Lake Hodges. WAIVER MUST BE FILLED out if you are not yet
registered!
Final Foundational Skills Class on Saturday, November 14 th , followed by Lunch n
Learn- TIRE Repairs… fixing a flat tire, replacing the tube in your tire, what are tire
plugs? What the heck is a tubeless tire?

Who is AVAILABLE? FOR EVERY practice, event or race your student-athlete’s
availability needs to be marked on Team Snap. Coaches too! Go to the Availability tab
and you can mark more than one event. I must know who is coming so I have adequate
coaches. THANK you!

TRY IT OUT RACE UPDATE! IF you registered for the $175 option with the one-time
“Try it Out” race option, this race will happen for both middle schoolers and high
schoolers on Saturday, February 6 th . APPROX time 1pm. Lake Perris Recreation Area
(details of the race weekend on Team Snap)

As always, reach out with questions or concerns…we know this is a lot of information
coming at you! I’m tempering the info so as to not hit you with it ALL AT ONCE! ��
Remember, the team website is a great resource for info on equipment, bikes, etc.
https://www.classicalmtb.com