THE SWEETLINES JR. RACING
In 2014, Nyla Stevens (A-Nyla-Lator) and her dad came to Kat with the idea of expanding beyond coaching programs and taking the next step of promoting girls gravity riding, and so Sweetlines Junior Racing was born. We started racing in 2015 and now we have 21 girls and 26 boys ages 9 to 24 racing downhill, enduro, jumping bikes and spreading the love of shred.
The past years have been full of progression, laughter, a few tears, and mostly the love of riding.
“In 2011 I founded Sweetlines with the focus of creating community, building confidence, and promoting stewardship for women and kids via mountain biking programs. My goal is to empower our athletes to rise to their full potential and to promote this exciting, growing sport. I can’t wait to see what the future will bring for our young riders! And I’m super excited for the future of women’s riding and racing. ”
“Being part of this team has taught me to break through stereotypes like that girls are delicate.”
FAST! FUN! FIERCE!
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
While centered around competition, Sweetlines Racing focuses on creating a positive and supportive community. This serves as the foundation for the kids to grow personally and to advance in the sport. We emphasize creating a strong skill foundation and equipping our team with key racing techniques to continuously be progressing their racing.
SJR Team: Changing the current face of mountain biking, Sweetlines Junior Racing is an all-girls downhill development team committed to progressing mountain bike racing for girls.
GRAVITY TEAM: Sweetlines Gravity Team is a downhill development team, committed to progressing mountain bike racing for youth.
Within our SJR & Gravity teams, we operate on a developmental tier system to allow us to best support the growth of our riders at every stage of competition.
REGIONAL (Reg): Racers who have excelled in their racing skill, age & category. Those who are looking for the additional support & knowledge to further their racing experience.
Ages: 12 & up
Race Experience: Downhill Cat 1 & 2
DEVELOPMENT (Devo): Riders who are newer to racing and/or who are putting emphasis on the fun side! Focusing on developing the basic components of racing & elevating our riding.
Ages: 9 & up
Race Experience: Downhill Cat 2 & 3
CLUB: Kids looking to be a part of a team environment who may not be ready yet/excited to race but are interested in developing advanced gravity riding skills.
Ages: 9 & up
Riding Experience: Sweetlines Level 5+
We cultivate community building & skill development through a variety of training methods:
Dedicated Sweetlines coaches facilitating training days highlighting technical skills, fitness & racing techniques
Specialty training & stewardship opportunities - team socials, educational sessions, bike park & shuttle days
Mental Strength Training & Goal Setting sessions
GOALS
Build confidence and skill on and off the bike
Create a positive and supportive community
Promote stewardship: digging, mentoring, volunteering
Foster a healthy lifestyle
Gain goal-setting skills
Encourage self-empowerment
Develop incredible athletes and racers
SJR
Sydney Haberman, PRO
Clementine Piscatelli, Cat 2
Maddie Doyle, Cat 2
Isha Patil, Cat 3
Helena Seidl, Cat 2
Pearl Piscatelli, Cat 3
Lucy Mills, Cat 2
Helena Piaseczny, Cat 2
Maya Stark, Cat 2
Sabine Lim, Cat 3
Ceci Roupp, Cat 2
Ava Rigel, Cat 3
GRAVITY
Dylan Brown, PRO / Coach
Austin Gibbons, PRO
Rohan Patil, Cat 1 U18
Max Thiel, Cat 2
Felix Thiel, Cat 2
Patrick Kettman, Cat 2
Riley Walter, Cat 2
Samuel Lewin, Cat 2
Iron Mayo, Cat 3
Ryder Goodon, Cat 2
Hank Sattler, Cat 3
August Franklin, Cat 2
Myles Edison, Cat 2
Tyler Repanich, Cat 2
Lane Stedman, Cat 2
