San Marin Mountain Bike Club / Novato High Mountain Bike Club
What?: Mountain biking is one of the best, fun and exciting sports out there. Our team caters for all skill levels, from novice riders coming from a road biking or BMX background to hard core downhill racers. We do cross country mountain biking, come and join us and be part of a fantastic team. On the left is a picture of the team of 2008/2009.

Why?: Our mission is to promote the enjoyment of mountain bike riding for students in a safe and healthy atmosphere and offer the opportunity to train for and compete in the Mountain Bike races held in the spring by the NorCal High School Mountain Bike Racing League. More info on the league is available at: www.norcalmtb.org . The best thing about mountain biking is that no one on the team gets to be a bench warmer! You come, you practice, you ride, you participate, you're on the team.

These races are the main focus of our season, which runs from December through May.

When?: We ride three to four days a week and gradually build our strength to peak at the season ending's State Championship race held at Bogg's Mountain in Lake County. The racing league consists of 35 other high school teams and will have as many as 500 racers. Our club offers the chance to start at a beginning level and develop the biking skills and strength to become racers. The Norcal League helps train, certify and insure the riders, coaches, ride leaders and parent volunteers to ensure safety and professionalism. This team is open to new riders, sponsors and parental support.

Where?: We practice at Rush Creek, Mount Burdell, Bick Rock and Mount Tam. The races are typically in the Rockland area in Sacramento and the Fort Ord area near Monterey.