Welcome to Blacksheep Cycling

In its sixth year, with over 40 juniors racing (ranging in age from 9 to 23), and 18 coaches to mentor and support them, Black Sheep Junior Cycling is the largest, and fastest growing junior cycling team in Colorado. Dedicated to supporting and developing junior cycling in Colorado, a great group of volunteer coaches, parents and cyclist have come together to provide a healthy environment for young racing enthusiasts. Black Sheep coaches host several practices weekly around the metro area to provide multi-level training for each individual cyclist. Our coaches are committed to making cycling fun and meaningful.

New last year were our Black Sheep Ladies. Added to meet the increased interest in junior women’s cycling, this integral part of the the Black Sheep team dominated the Colorado women’s cycling scene. It will be exciting to watch them race under their unique Black Sheep Women's colors in 2009. Independent women's team activities are scheduled, as well as participation in regular Black Sheep team practices.

The Black Sheep Junior Development program is off and running, preparing to compete at the highest levels in Colorado and at the 2009 U.S. National Road Racing Championships. Black Sheep’s Head Coach Ryan interviewed and handpicked individuals from those that interviewed to participate in an intense training program. These racers have proven their abilities and commitment to racing. They have been assigned a personal coach to aid them in achieving their maximum personal potential.

The stability of the Black Sheep team has been, and will continue to be, great coaching and organization. The 2009 season will see further development in our coaching staff, contributing to the growth of Junior racing in Colorado.

Juvenile Type II Diabetes is growing at an alarming rate in the United States. Bicycling is an excellent childhood activity that promotes enjoyment of exercising and health. Our team is to meet the needs of youngsters at every level of ability with fun, and challenging activities that build a love for cycling that carries on into adulthood.

For more information on our team please email: info@blacksheepcycling.org

Black Sheep Junior Cycling holds the primary objective that it should produce and contain members who are informed, curious, constructive and creative; who know how to think critically, to evaluate issues and to distinguish truth from error and who possess an appreciation of the cultural and aesthetic values of life. The goal of Black Sheep Cycling is to encourage youth and regardless of socio-economic level, allow those individuals to learn, train, and compete on an even playing field. The economic barriers to entering cycling competitively are high and at Black Sheep Cycling we want to reduce those barriers. Programs such as our racing bike leasing program help us achieve those goals.