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Sauk Valley Mountain Bike Team encourages youth cycling participation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:32 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

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Summary

The Sauk Valley Mountain Bike Team began its initiatives on August 6, 2026, aiming to engage youth in fifth through 12th grades with off-road biking. The team focuses on fostering fun, fitness, and teamwork rather than competition. Meetings take place at Lowell Park in Dixon every Tuesday evening, featuring skills training and biking games. The club, currently with seven members, also discusses upcoming competitions organized by the National Interscholastic Cycling Association this fall, providing youth with opportunities to race in age categories.

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By the Numbers

•The team has seven members, meeting weekly at Lowell Park.
•Focus is on fun, skills development, and building confidence.
•Upcoming races will be organized by the National Interscholastic Cycling Association.
•Participants engage in games such as bike soccer and bike limbo.
•Loaner bikes are available to ensure equipment access for kids.

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6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Sauk Valley Mountain Bike Team aims to get kids on two wheels

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The first goal of the newly formed Sauk Valley Mountain Bike Team is not to climb mountains. “We want you to have fun. The whole focus of the team is to create cyclists for life and having fun,” said Aimee Topp, one of the team’s organizers. The Sauk Valley Mountain Bike Team is aimed toward getting young people in fifth through 12th grades outdoors and into off-road bicycling. “Our mission is ...
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