Velomuse Junior Development Program

Good news, all! Pittsburgh region is getting its own High School cycling program.

The Velomuse Junior Development Club is in the formative stages to create a platform for High School students to learn to ride bicycles in a skillful and responsible manner in public parks and low-traffic rural roads, develop a community leadership strategy, and work with local advocacy groups to create and maintain public trails. Beginning February 16th 2010, students in the Greater Pittsburgh Region between the ages of 14-18 years of age will have their first opportunity to train for 6 months in numerous disciplines of cycling (road, track, indoor, and mountain biking), learning a variety of applications of cycling utility, culminating in the junior mountain bike races held by Pennsylvania Scholastic Cycling League in Carslisle, Pennsylvania.

**We need your help to make this possible.** The expenses of such a program are vast, which can be a deal-breaker for many students (or their parents) considering joining a new program. By contributing to this cause, you are demonstrating your support for cycling to a multitude of generations, businesses, and non-profits.

If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring the team, please fill out the following form by February 14th, and we will get back to you within 2 business days.

We welcome the new sponsors:
USA Cycling for its Coach development infrastructure,
Foster Calm for Wilderness First Aid programs,
YMCA of Penn Hills for usage of its space,
John Hinderliter for artwork,
Seth Gernot for believing in the idea,
David Gingrich for help with web design, as well as many other people providing guidance and assistance.

If you are interested in joining the club as a student rider, coach, or volunteer; please join the google group, and specify your interest.