Join the first ever Youth Cycling Team at YMCA Camp Ingersoll!

The FIRST practice begins Wednesday, March 27 at 3:30 pm at YMCA Camp Ingersoll in Portland, CT, but it's not too late to register! Don't miss the chance to be a part of YMCA Camp Ingersoll's First Ever Mountain Biking Team!

If your still on the fence about fully committing, join us at the first practice to meet the coach and learn a little bit more about the program!

See below for more information or give us a call anytime today at (860) 342-2267!

The Middlesex YMCA and Connecticut Cycling Advancement Program (CCAP) are teaming up to offer a 12 week, mountain biking program starting late March. Registration is open and can be accessed here.

This program is available to anyone between the ages of 9 -18. The cost is $250 per participant. We understand that this is significantly higher than many of our YMCA Programs. However this costs covers the following:

• USA Cycling Youth Rider Licenses
• Team Jerseys
• Entry into 5 USA Cycling Races
• 2 Practices a Week for 12 Weeks

*Financial Assistance is available through our Open Doors Program. To download the financial assistance application, click here.*

Individuals are encouraged to use their own bikes throughout the program, however it is not required to participate.

Practices will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 - 5PM starting on March 27th. If you are unable to register prior or attend the first practice, you will be able to register through Monday, April 1st.

The first race of the season will be held at Winding Trails in Farmington on April 6th.\

REGISTER NOW!

MEET YOUR COACH - SCOT PEASLEE!

We are excited to invite Scot Peaslee back at Camp Ingersoll as the head coach of the CCAP Middlesex YMCA Youth Cycling team. Scot was a long time member of the YCI family where he ran mountain biking and triathlon training camps. He has coached high school mountain biking programs in the past and is an enthusiastic advocate for the sport. Throughout the program he will teach skills of steep climbs and descents, as well as the technical aspects of riding such as bike maintenance and emergency repairs. He is excited to lead our first ever program at the Middlesex YMCA and can't wait to get out on the trails.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at any time by phone at 860-342-2267 or through email at bsilliman@midymca.org.

Thank you for choosing YMCA Camp Ingersoll and The Middlesex YMCA. We work hard year-round to plan fun and exciting programs and events for children and families to enjoy. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be a part of your lives!

Sincerely,

Ben Silliman
Youth and Camp Ingersoll Director