About Durango DEVO

The Durango Junior Development (DEVO) Mountain Bike Team is a program for ages 5 to 19 years of age. The Team is split into five categories: DEVO Jr., DEVO Boys U14, DEVO Girls U14, DEVO Boys U19 and DEVO Girls U19. The mission of this program is to develop each individual in mountain biking as a life-long sport through the sport of mountain bike racing. The program is arranged in a building block style to increase interest in mountain biking and promote each athlete in a positive environment.

DEVO JR. is split into many groups (kindergarten, First Grade Group, 20″ wheel size and 24-26″ wheel size, All Girls Ride, and advanced) for a better ride experiance and emphasizes skill building in a fun, non-competitive environment. Each group meets after school in the Fall and Spring. This is a casual way for youth to learn about the sport and build skills. These youth can choose to race in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic’s kids criterium in the spring as well as the Durango jrDEVO Halloween Ride.

DEVO U14 is for middle school age kids interested in continuing to build skills and begin to pursue racing. Although these youth may still be interested in other sports, this group is more serious than DEVO Jr. meeting more often and traveling to races. Promoting the sport in a fun environment is still the overall goal, but some specific training is involved. Their season lasts from April through August.

DEVO U19 is for high school age kids who are becoming solely committed to the sport of mountain biking. The goal is to prepare each rider for collegiate and/or professional racing. Though training with a USA Cycling certified coach is imperative to this program, continuing skill building in a fun environment is even more important. Their season lasts from April through August.

Each group will wear the DEVO Jersey in differing colors to highlight building block of the program.