Downhill & Endurance Cycling

SUMMER CYCLING at Killington Mountain School

Downhill Mountain Bike Summer Racing Team

The Gravity Mountain Bike Summer Racing Team offers an opportunity for competitive riders not yet enrolled in the KMS Full Term Program to join the KMS Gravity Program during the essential summer training and racing period. The Summer Session is available to riders entering 6th-9th grade looking for a comprehensive training and racing program that will take their riding to the next level as they set their sights on the Eastern States Cup Series. Athletes will experience what it is like to be supported by a strength and conditioning program, sport psychology work and of course, world-class technical and tactical coaching on Killington Resort's expansive terrain and surrounding trail networks.

Summer Session training will include 5-7 days of weekly programming including race support, sport psychology work, strength and conditioning, active recovery, and planned rest. Participants will be assessed for skills and goals and placed in training groups most appropriate for them. Training groups may change throughout the program and coaches may float to best suit the needs of the athletes. Detailed schedules will be provided on a weekly basis.

Participants will have the option to travel with the team to weekend ESC races upon request and will be provided with coaching and race support.

Transportation from KMS to training will be provided daily and transportation/lodging with the team for ESC races may be available upon request. Competition transportation, lodging and food costs are not included in the program fee.

Requirements:

Ability to ride terrain at the top of Killington
Desire to race in the ESC Series
Killington Bike Park pass
Reliable full suspension bike and trail bike
Full face helmet
Goggles & gloves
Body armor

Downhill Mountain Bike Summer Racing Team

Questions?

Jason DiDomenico

Downhill Mountain Bike Coach

jdidomenico@killingtonmountainschool.org

Dylan Conte

Downhill Mountain Bike Coach

dconte@killingtonmountainschool.org

KMS Summer Residential Options

Gravity Mountain Bike Fall Training & Race Support Extension

At the conclusion of the Summer Session, athletes not enrolled in the Full Term program for the upcoming year may choose to purchase extended training and race support to complete the ESC competition season. Training and race support may be purchased separately or together and these extension programs only include coach led training with the KMS Gravity Team and/or coach support at fall ESC competitions. Training sessions will be scheduled in the afternoons from approximately 3:15pm-5:15pm, 3-5 times per week. Detailed plans from coaches will be provided on a weekly basis. Early dismissal from an athlete's school may be required and transportation to and from training must be arranged by the parents. Travel and accommodations with the team for ESC races may be possible upon request and are not included in the program fee.

KMS Fall Training & Race Support Extension

Cyclocross and XC Camps

The KMS CX Camp is a 6-day, 5-night boarding camp for junior cyclists CX racing age 13 to 18. Immerse yourself in a week of cycling with like-minded peers, make new cycling friends, and have a lot of fun as you begin the journey toward meeting your cyclocross goals! Through a combination of training rides, training races, skills work, on-bike games and drills, gym work, demonstrations and discussions, you will leave KMS ready to race. We will give you the tools you need to continue to improve long after the camp ends. There will not be a lot of down time; this camp is targeted toward junior cyclists who are motivated to reach their potential in cyclocross. Expect to be on your bike most of the week and go home tired; but it will be that satisfying tired that makes you feel good, strong, and totally excited for that first race!

Practice races and training rides
Proper technique for mounts/dismounts, sand, cornering, barriers, hole shots, run-ups, and off-cambers
Strength and conditioning methods and plans
Race preparation and course inspection
Race tactics and pit management
Bike maintenance, set up, and repair
Preparing for training/racing in inclement weather
Riding efficiently
Video analysis
Discussion on pathways to the elite levels of cyclocross
The importance of tire pressure
Guest appearances from top collegiate and local pro racers.

This camp is targeted toward motivated 13 to 18 year-old junior cyclocross racers of any ability. Athletes will stay in the KMS dorm, make use of the KMS gym and other facilities, eat (nutritiously -special diets can be accommodated) in the KMS dining hall, and take advantage of the incredible terrain in the Killington area.

This intensive session will have you well on your way to meeting your cyclocross goals!!