FAQs

What is expected of team members?

Commitment to consistently attend training.  How you behave reflects on the team, all its members and our sponsors. So both in training and outside training we do our best to stay positive.  Stay respectful.  Trust the process. Practice a high level of communication with team mates and coaches.  Practice good trail etiquette. When you mess up, own it, apologize and clean up your mess. Keep bikes clean and tuned up.  Keep things fun.  All athletes wear team kits to training and races outside NICA races.  Support our sponsors via social media tags and mentions as well as prioritizing them when you purchase gear.

Do I have to be at all practices to be on the team?

No. We understand some athletes have jobs, big tests, youth group etc. We would expect athletes to be at 50%+ of training days and to note their availability on team snap app. If you expect to be available less than 50% of the time you may still apply but will require a conversation w head coach to make sure your goals reflect your availability to train.

How will you keep the athletes safe?

Athletes are required to always have a helmet on if their leg is over a bike. We do a quick bike check before each practice. A. B. C. D. E. Air. Brakes. Chain. Deraileur. Everything else. Our coaches are all background checked and SafeSport (child abuse) trained or the NICA equivalent. Coaches will ride with a basic first aid kit to tend any crashes. We are concussion trained and will follow guidelines before allowing athletes back to practice if indeed there is a concussion. TRIBE LLC has liability insurance in tact. Accidents do happen and cycling is an inherently dangerous sport but we will always remind athletes to ride within their own limits.

Will TRIBE provide rides to races/events?

No we will not. For liability reasons we will not transport any athletes as a service of TRIBE LLC. We will also practice not meeting one-on-one with any athlete in an uninterruptible context.

Do athletes pay for their races?

Athletes cover their own race entry fees, travel, food and lodging.

How do we deal with monthly payments?

Athletes must stay up to date on dues.  The fees are due the first of each month and can be paid via check “TRIBE”, online or Venmo @ben-biggerstaff.

What kind of commitment is required?

A 12 month commitment is required. It takes an entire year to work through our plan to get you the maximum results.

Are we going to ride any roads?

Yes. Road riding is great for getting faster. In most cases we will ride roads on the way to gravel. In other cases we will ride up bogus basin road, Hill road, Dump Loop and Willow Creek/Pearl. But our primary surface will be dirt from Camel’s Back Park.

What do my monthly dues get me again?

- TRIBE NATIONAL:

  • 5-6 training group rides per week

  • Training Camp

  • 30% off on Specialized Team Bike

- 1-2 weight training workouts per week w 2 open gyms.

  • Monthly Coach call check-in on training

- Training plan via Training Peaks

- Coach Support at National & Regional races

  • Nutrition, Mindfulness & Strength education

- 2 Team cycling kits, 2 bottles, hat, t-shirt.

- Sponsor discounts (SRAM, George’s cycles, K-Edge, SMITH, Skratch Labs Specialized etc)

-$340 first month and $275/mo for NATIONAL after that.

-TRIBE REGIONAL

  • 5-6 training group rides per week

- 1-2 weight training workouts per week

- 1 personal check-in per quarter on training and feedback

- Training plan via Training Peaks

- Coach Support at Regional races + 1 National race

  • Nutrition, Mindfulness and Strength Education

- 2 Team cycling kits

- Sponsor discounts (SRAM, George’s cycles, K-Edge, SMITH, Skratch Labs Specialized etc)

-$340 first month and $250/mo after that

TRIBE LOCAL:

  • 3 training group rides per week

- 1 personal check-in per quarter on training and feedback

- Progressive training plan to build volume

  • Coach support at local Boise XC and CX races.

  • Nutrition Education

- 2 Team cycling kits

- Sponsor discounts (SRAM, George’s cycles, K-Edge, SMITH, Skratch Labs Specialized etc)

-$340 first month and $150/mo after that.

Which TRIBE team is best for me?

Local Team is for those who only have a year or two of race experience and perhaps play multiple sports but want to stay in cycling shape throughout the year and train with a team.  This team will put in 6-8 hrs of training per week focussing on increasing their volume and has the main objective of being competitive during the NICA season.

Regional Team is for those who want to test themselves against the best in the Region and are willing and able to invest 10-12/wk to be competitive at that level.

National Team is for those who want to test themselves against the best in the Nation and are willing and able to invest what it takes to be competitive at that level. Goal of competing in U.S. Nationals. Able to invest 12-17 hrs per week training.

I live out of state. How does the National Team work?

You will have the opportunity to connect with the other National athletes at team camp in Tucson AZ April 12-17th as well as at the USAC races we will be supporting. We will utilize zoom for team education and pre race meetings and get coaching through training peaks. Once a month your TRIBE coach will call to see how the previous week training went as well as preview the following week while making any changes needed. You may also have the opportunity to spend time training in Boise if your calendar allows. Kits will be mailed to you along with bottles, T-shirt, hat etc. Bike and part orders can be done online through our sponsor George’s Cycles at 20%-30% off and be delivered to your home.

Ideally we would be able to accept 2 or more athletes from the same area to facilitate community and have a training partner to work with.

What equipment do I need to be on the team?

Required equipment for TRIBE LOCAL

  • Mountain Bike

  • Smart Trainer with Zwift Account

  • Heart Rate Monitor

Required equipment for team participation: TRIBE REGIONAL

  • Mountain Bike w power meter*

  • Gravel Bike - Recommended

  • Heart Rate strap*

  • Wahoo, Hammerhead or Garmin head unit that can load workouts. *

  • Free Training Peaks athlete account

  • Smart Trainer like Wahoo Kickr.(optional but highly encouraged).*

  • Free Zwift Membership for under 16yo. www.zwift.com/kids

    Required equipment for team participation: TRIBE NATIONAL

  • Specialized Mountain Bike

  • K-edge Mount

  • Power Meter

  • Head unit

  • Smith Helmet & Glasses

  • Commitment to keep Training Peaks log up to date.

  • Smart Trainer, Zwift.

  • Prioritize National Race Schedule

  • Intent and Space for 12-17hrs of training/wk.

  • Zoom (out of state team)

    *team discount on Quark power meter, Wahoo smart trainer, Hammerhead computer secured through George’s cycles. 

What are the kits like?

Kits are rad. See our instagram. Produced by Pedal Mafia. You’ll want to wear them to school they’re so cool. Included in your entry fee membership will be two bibs and two jerseys. We will also have accessories you may want to purchase like a vest, jacket etc. Your parents can even buy a jersey of their own … because you know they’ll be jealous. .

Sick! Sounds like my kind of team. How do I apply?

Download this application and liability waiver and email to tribeboise@gmail.com. Team Roster is full for 2024. You may apply by Oct 15 2024 for our 2025 team. Have more questions? Shoot us an email.

When will the team be chosen and start training?

2025 Team Applications are due Oct 15 2024. Email them to tribeboise@gmail.com. 2025 Team will be selected Nov 1 2024.