Team Philosophies
Philosophy:
Central Montana Junior Cycling is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, community based youth bicycling
organization. Our Mission is to develop elite bicyclists from beginners. Riders on the CMJC
Team range in ages between 10-18 years old. We help move riders through the different
stages, during development as junior cyclists, by bringing them many resources including
equipment, coaching and technical advice. CMJC also teaches the rules and etiquette of
cycling to help create good ambassadors for our sport as well as good community members.
CMJC was developed as part of a system to identify, recruit and develop cyclists from a
small demographic region, give them resources and experience to move to higher levels of
the sport. Since its inception, a guiding principle within the CMJC Team has been to
contribute positively and significantly to cycling in America.
The central philosophy of the CMJC Team is that the overall success of American cycling
depends upon widespread opportunities for young cyclists. The support of our local cycling
community is key to helping more young people experience the benefits offered by CMJC.
We want to bring fast, smart, swift riders to your communities and cycling clubs.
Scholarship Program:
CMJC provides scholarships to select juniors. These scholarships offer financial support and
provide bicycles, helmets, jerseys, licenses, entry fees, transportation, and coaching
services. These scholarships greatly affect the lives of youth that would otherwise not have
an opportunity to experience racing and working with a team.
Coaching:
The CMJC program is dedicated to recruiting top personnel resources. A number of
volunteer assistants from coaching, medical and sports doctors, professional consultants,
and bicycle industry sponsors offer advice and help to our riders.
Structure:
CMJC is a club for boys and girls of all levels of riding ability. There is also the infrastructure
to help riders develop into higher levels of racing with increasing challenges if they choose to
dedicate themselves to cycling.
The development pipeline moves younger club riders of beginning skill levels up to the
advanced levels of the Montana Junior Cycling Foundation.
The Montana Junior Cycling Foundation is made up of a core group of riders that represents
Montana at the highest level. These riders compete in National and International events at
the 17-18 year old junior level and typically have USAC Senior Category II-III licenses.
Expectations:
If a young rider is coming into the CMJC program with little or no cycling experience the
expectations are simple:
1. Learn the basics of the sport.
2. Learn how to be safe on the road.
3. And most importantly, have fun
As the riders progress through the program, or come into the program at a more advanced
level, the expectations shift to developing the competitive aspect of the sport. Discipline
becomes emphasized at this level and riders must demonstrate this discipline in their training,
their ability to be coached and their overall desire to represent the team and the program.
CMJC looks to their more experienced riders to be ambassadors for the program and lead
by example.
Season:
The 2007 season has a full calendar of local and regional events. CMJC is dedicated to
sustaining a structure that helps develop riders to qualify for the USA National Team Cycling
Programs.
Philosophy:
Central Montana Junior Cycling is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, community based youth bicycling
organization. Our Mission is to develop elite bicyclists from beginners. Riders on the CMJC
Team range in ages between 10-18 years old. We help move riders through the different
stages, during development as junior cyclists, by bringing them many resources including
equipment, coaching and technical advice. CMJC also teaches the rules and etiquette of
cycling to help create good ambassadors for our sport as well as good community members.
CMJC was developed as part of a system to identify, recruit and develop cyclists from a
small demographic region, give them resources and experience to move to higher levels of
the sport. Since its inception, a guiding principle within the CMJC Team has been to
contribute positively and significantly to cycling in America.
The central philosophy of the CMJC Team is that the overall success of American cycling
depends upon widespread opportunities for young cyclists. The support of our local cycling
community is key to helping more young people experience the benefits offered by CMJC.
We want to bring fast, smart, swift riders to your communities and cycling clubs.
Scholarship Program:
CMJC provides scholarships to select juniors. These scholarships offer financial support and
provide bicycles, helmets, jerseys, licenses, entry fees, transportation, and coaching
services. These scholarships greatly affect the lives of youth that would otherwise not have
an opportunity to experience racing and working with a team.
Coaching:
The CMJC program is dedicated to recruiting top personnel resources. A number of
volunteer assistants from coaching, medical and sports doctors, professional consultants,
and bicycle industry sponsors offer advice and help to our riders.
Structure:
CMJC is a club for boys and girls of all levels of riding ability. There is also the infrastructure
to help riders develop into higher levels of racing with increasing challenges if they choose to
dedicate themselves to cycling.
The development pipeline moves younger club riders of beginning skill levels up to the
advanced levels of the Montana Junior Cycling Foundation.
The Montana Junior Cycling Foundation is made up of a core group of riders that represents
Montana at the highest level. These riders compete in National and International events at
the 17-18 year old junior level and typically have USAC Senior Category II-III licenses.
Expectations:
If a young rider is coming into the CMJC program with little or no cycling experience the
expectations are simple:
1. Learn the basics of the sport.
2. Learn how to be safe on the road.
3. And most importantly, have fun
As the riders progress through the program, or come into the program at a more advanced
level, the expectations shift to developing the competitive aspect of the sport. Discipline
becomes emphasized at this level and riders must demonstrate this discipline in their training,
their ability to be coached and their overall desire to represent the team and the program.
CMJC looks to their more experienced riders to be ambassadors for the program and lead
by example.
Season:
The 2007 season has a full calendar of local and regional events. CMJC is dedicated to
sustaining a structure that helps develop riders to qualify for the USA National Team Cycling
Programs.
