TakeAim Devo 2025

Welcome back to another year of TakeAim Devo!

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For all athletes in pursuit of performance! 

 

Our goal is to provide exceptional coaching for Mountain Bike Athletes to excel in all gravity disciplines through our enduro and downhill training and support. We believe in a long term approach to success and strive to build resilient athletes who achieve both fun and performance at the same time. We measure success outside of the race courses but our racing success is apparent in regular appearances on regional and national podiums.

 

The TakeAim Devo Program Mission

• Meet the varied goals of all our riders.  

• Build well-rounded, lifetime athletes through education and diverse experiences. 

•  Give riders the skills to have fun and manage risk in and out of competition. 

•  Prepare riders for regional to international competition.  

 

2025 Coaching Options

For 2025 we are taking big leaps in our structure. 

Choose between these paths for coaching...​

You do not have to be on the Team to join camps or take the Skills Package.

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1. Team Membership with Race Support Only: $2000

2. Team Membership w/ Race Support, December camp + 2 Practices. $2600

3. Full Package: Team Membership w/ Race Support, December Camp + 2 Practices + 2 Camps extra camps . $3800 

4. Elite Gravity Camps: Also available to non-team members. $500-850

5. Practice Package: Additional Practices for team and non-team members. $600

6. Individualized Coaching  Programs. 

 

Team Membership: Race Support 

This coed team is for those looking to get the most out of their performance. We provide the things you need for success at 14-16 regional downhill and enduro events. A member can attend any of the events. 

For Cat 1 and 2 racers. (Application Required)

Ages 12-18

• Includes

  • Track Side Coaching with Coach Ronnie Vance at DH and Coach Harlan Price at Enduro events. 

    • DH Southeast​

    • TN Nationals

    • Rock Creek National

    • Enduro: TN Nationals

    • Enduro: Regional Series 5 races (WV or new one?)

    • Enduro: Moonshiners and Hoo-Ha

    • National Champs will be separate cost if not within 8 hours of central VA. 

  • Additional mechanical support at DH events. 

  • Team Tent space in official race pits. 

  • Goal setting and tracking.

  • Line choice and track analysis support. Including Video.

  • Mental Strategies for Success. 

  • Race routine and strategy. 

  • Two day team camp in Virginia only for team members. December 14th-15th

  • Two group practices outside of the race schedule to address specific rider needs. 

  • A written team skills training schedule for the season. 

  • 50% off DownDuro Race Entries

  • 15% off Private Skills Coaching

  • Two Jerseys, T Shirt, Pants or Shorts, Water Bottle, Hat

  • Discounts on sponsor products. 

    • ION

    • Transition Bikes

    • Ohlins Suspension

    • Wilderness Trail Bikes 

    • Industry Nine 

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Elite Gravity Camps! $500-$850 each

• Four Training Camps. Windrock, Ride Rock Creek, Virginia Camp, Girls only Camp in Virginia

• Dec 14th-15th Local (For team members only)

• Jan 11th-12th: Local Camp ($500) Pedal/Shuttle based/ Not bike park. 

• Jan 24th-26th: Rock Creek ($850)

• April 11th-13th: Windrock ($850) 

• June 14th-15th: Girls Only Camp Massanutten ($600) 

• Includes Transportation from Harrisonburg, Lodging, Lift Tickets, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts. 

• Expect tons of goal specific training and lots of riding! 

• Topics: Include but not limited to. 

  • Bike and Suspension Set-up

  • Pacing

  • Line Choices

  • Technique

  • Nutrition

  • Strategy

  • Mental tactics for success​​​​

 

TakeAim Practice Package: For anyone $600

The Practice Package is for team and non-team members who want some additional skills work. These practices will be an extra opportunity to get personal feedback and work on improving cornering, jumping, drops, and other technical aspects of riding. Practices will have a 6:1 rider to coach ratio max and be split according to skill set. 

• 6x 3hr practices: Saturday Practices 9:30am-12:30pm, 1-4pm 

• March 15th, 22nd Massanutten Western Slopes

• May 10th, 24th Bryce Bike Park

• June 21st, July 12th

• 50% off DownDuro Races

• 15% off Private Coaching

• TakeAim Shirt

• Practices will be at Massanutten Western Slopes or Bryce Bike Park (Lift passes are not included) 

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** There are opportunities for reduced team fees through parent support. Positions to fill. ​​

• Mechanical Support

• Team Organization

Payments for Team Membership can be split into two if needed. 

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Additional Cost Considerations: 

• Team Programs do not include race entry fees, or lift tickets at race events.  

• Sometimes we may offer other opportunities to the team members. Riders will be responsible for additional costs if they choose to attend. 

 

Requirements: 

There are a limited amount of spots available on each team. Priority will be given to previous members of the team and those able to attend practices regularly! 

 

Fill out application below. 

Deadline is October 7th 2024 
 

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