York Composite Cycling Club

York Composite Cycling Club (YC3) is a sanctioned team in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League (PICL) and National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). YC3 is comprised of students from the York area in grades 6 through 12. All skill levels are welcome.

YC3 provides coaching and camaraderie to students that have a desire to mountain bike and achieve both competitive and non competitive goals in a safe and enjoyable manner. Fundamentals and skills are taught and practiced to help develop beginner and seasoned youth riders alike. The primary objective of YC3 is that riders have fun. Racing is encouraged, but not required. With the 2022 season well underway, contact us regarding joining a future team!

Participation Overview

Our 2023 regular season spans July through October, with two to three team practices per week. Races are held in September and October and hosted by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League (PICL). PICL hosts roughly six race events throughout different regions of Pennsylvania. A race event is a two day weekend affair with pre-ride and special events occurring on Saturday and races on Sunday. The race scene and atmosphere is vibrant and fun!

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Coaching Staff

The YC3 volunteer coaching staff is comprised of a Head Coach and multiple Core Coaches, all licensed by NICA/PICL and trained to always put the safety and well-being of student-athletes first. Certified Parent Coaches are also integral to everyday team operations. Please inquire with the Head Coach if interested to be a Parent Coach.

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Races

The regular season spans July through October, with races occurring in September and October. PICL hosts roughly five race events throughout different regions of Pennsylvania. A typical race weekend consists of pre-rides, racing, and adventure rides. Generally middle school athletes race on Saturday and high school athletes race on Sunday. The race scene and atmosphere is vibrant and fun!

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Practice

Commonly held at York County Parks, practices range from 90-120 minutes Tuesday and Thursday, with an optional bonus Sunday ride. Providing a mix of skills and endurance activities, practice is intended to be fun preparation for PICL race events. Parents who have attained the required NICA certifications and background checks are encouraged to ride with the team.

Not Your Ordinary Practice

Required Equipment

Student cyclists bring their own mountain bike with 26” to 29” wheels with knobby tires no less than 1.75” wide and at least five gear cogs on the rear wheel. Front or full suspension frame preference is left to the rider. Front and rear brakes are required. Bar ends are not allowed.

Safety always comes first. A bike helmet meeting ANSI or Snell standards is required. Helmets must be worn and strapped at all times when on a bike. Gloves and protective eyewear are strongly recommended, but not required by NICA.

A team uniform is required. Other team gear is available for purchase to complete the kit if desired.

Code of Conduct

We act honorably and respectfully at all team functions. We help and support each other. We are committed to the team. We are stewards to the land and trail system. We hustle. We have fun!

Teen Trail Corps

The Teen Trail Corps (TTC) is a national strategic partnership between NICA and IMBA to introduce and incorporate youth riders in the future of trail stewardship.

The TTC advocacy framework is built around the four NICA badges developed to help student-athletes connect with local community efforts. Earning badges will boost TTC members to a level of excellence known as a “Teen Trail Corps Captain”.

Through TTC, riders can earn bonus points toward their year end individual score and total team score. Every rider’s commitment to the community through trail stewardship positively impacts race series ranking.

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We Are Inclusive

Be it as a parent coach or volunteer, we invite and appreciate family members to be part of the team experience. What makes all of this so great is how the team becomes a family. New friends are made. Everyone is encouraged to contribute as they feel most appropriate.

York Composite Cycling Club does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status in any of it’s activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to, acceptance of student athletes, selection of volunteers and solicitation of sponsors or services. We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for our students and volunteers to enjoy the outdoors and the sport of mountain biking.

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Thanks To Our Sponsors

Coaches Training, Team Registration, Team Equipment, etc... it all costs money. We couldn't do it all without the support of our sponsors! Please contact us if you'd like to support the Rattlers.