Rocky Mountain Cycling Club
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ACA’S FIRST BIKE PROGRAM

By Beth Wrenn-Estes as found in the June 2005 issue of ACA Express

Parker McVey was the first junior to get a “first bike” from ACA through the new 2005 junior development program. With the help of Sibex Sports, Redline, and Schwab Cycles ACA has purchased some bicycles that are of entry-level quality for racing. The program is designed to make bikes affordable to kids just getting into the sport without having to go to a discount house for a bike.

The bikes are dual purpose and can be used for Road and Cyclocross. Kids get wheels for both disciplines with their bikes. Rich Visscher and Luke Jeter (two ACA Mechanics) dedicated a whole day to putting the bikes together.

How the Program Works:

• Bikes are for kids 8-18 years of age

• Junior must show need for financial assistance

• Sizes are limited and ACA may not have all sizes needed

• Junior must be an ACA member

• Junior must commit to riding/racing

• Cost is $200 with a $50 rebate when bicycle is brought back to ACA in good working condition

Parents or caretakers can contact me to start the ball rolling.

ACA hopes this is a way to get kids that wouldn’t normally be able to afford a “racing” bicycle right off the bat and that this makes entry into the sport easier and more fun.

Thanks for all who helped get this going.