ZEP RACE TEAM

YOUTH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND RACE TEAM

SEASON LONG PROGRAM | 13+ YRS

THE PROGRAM

At ZEP we believe in inclusive, fun, multi discipline, season long development programs to help our athletes to develop into better people, riders and racers.

OUR AIM

To help aspiring racers gain a range of racing experience and become better riders, better athletes and better people. These programs are for hardworking, passionate riders who are ready and keen to push their skills and develop their race craft, without losing sight of what’s really important… learning and having fun on the bike!

THE COACHING

What sets ZEP apart from the rest? Our coaches, plain and simple.

This program is coached by the best in the business; fully certified PMBIA Level 4 Skills Coaches and PMBIA Course Conductors - those who train and certify other coaches. With their own racing experience and many years of riding and coaching around the globe, ZEP’s coaches ensure every athlete will have an incredible season on the bike. At the races, unlike other programs, our coaches walk, ride, film and when appropriate, even race the same track as the athletes. This allows our coaches to provide the best possible support and advice to the ZEP athletes throughout every race weekend.

Our coaching philosophy focuses on development of social, technical and decision-making skills to help our young athletes maximize their own progression and growth as a racer.

These programs include race support from track walk discussions, tactical advice and feedback, to race-run warm ups and post race debriefs. We’ll be there to support each athlete's needs, including the professional ZEP Race Team pit space, complete with all the tools and equipment to educate and support the athletes with any bike setup and maintenance needs.

ZEP Coaches optimize sessions for safety, risk management and skill progression. The focus will always be on personal improvement throughout the season, rather than results. Every athlete receives one-to-one coaching with detailed video and technical analysis to deliver the ultimate coaching and riding experience.

These programs help take the athletes' riding, racing and decision-making skills to the next level. Providing a supportive, inclusive and enriching environment in which to thrive and develop as a young person.

Applicants should have a keen interest in racing, be comfortable with all black diamond and double black diamond trails in the Whistler Bike Park and Valley trail network and have a level of fitness and mindset that supports full days of riding, by early summer.

 

HOW TO APPLY ADD-ONS TO YOUR ZEP RACE TEAM PACKAGE

Once your registration is complete (see below) you will be sent details to pay for and sign up to the relevant coaching session, training camps or additional race support options you require, by purchasing the relevant ‘Coaching Credits’ or ‘Race Passes’. For example:

• 2x Freeride Coaching Sessions and the CGP Training Camp = 6 credits.
• 3x Afterschool Sessions (worth 1 credit) and 2x Race Training Days = 3 credits
• 1x CGP Spring Training Camp = 4 credits
• 1x Weekend Spring Training Camp = 2 credits
• 6x Race Training Days and 1 Additional Race = 6 credits and 1 Race Pass

VALUE ADDED… The Coaching Credit Passes offer better value as they increase… the more credits, the cheaper the coaching.

THE RACE TEAM - WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Exclusive ZEP Troy Lee Designs Team Kit: jersey, pants, gloves
• ZEP Race Team Hat and of course… stickers!
• Suspension Set-Up and Testing Sessions
• Support and maintenance clinics from Evolution Cycles and Coastal Culture
• Monthly Progress Reports from ZEP Coaches
• Access to ZEP Partner Discounts & Pro-deals: including TLD, CushCore, Chromag and Transition (TBC).?
  Please note: these are subject to change at any moment.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

Athletes will be responsible for travel, accommodation and lift passes during the selected Race Weekends and Dunbar Series Trip.

A Bike Park Pass will also be required in addition to this program. Athletes are responsible for all equipment costs and maintenance.

HOW TO REGISTER OR APPLY

FOR PREVIOUS ZEP RACE TEAM MEMBERS: Click below to choose your package and add-on credits, to create your custom ZEP Race Team Package! You will then be sent details to sign up for the relevant add-on programs, once payment is complete.

PACKAGE #1 PACKAGE #2

FOR NEW ZEP RACE TEAM APPLICANTS: Applicants should have a keen interest in racing, be comfortable with all black diamond and double black diamond trails in the Whistler Bike Park and Valley trail network and have a level of fitness and mindset that supports full days of riding, by early summer.

Athletes are required to submit a thoughtful, well-produced cover letter and resume to dave@zepmtbcamps.com no later than Friday March 1st, 2024, at 4:00 pm (this is a hard cut-off date to meet timelines and ensure fairness). Your cover letter should speak to you as a person and an athlete. It should include your aspirations, what you would bring to the Team environment, as well as other key points you wish to make – this should be no more than one page.

Your resume should outline your riding experience and race participation to date, and other relevant work, life, sport history.

All applicants will be notified no later than March 10th, 2024. Program payments can be made in full or through monthly instalments as per the ZEP booking and cancellation policies.

Each athlete invited should commit to racing 4 BC Cup DH races including the Whistler BC Cup during the season. Other events may include races such as the Dunbar Series, Coast Gravity BC Cup or Crankworx events, etc. Each athlete must purchase a Whistler Bike Park Pass. This brings a greater diversity to the skills training, allowing sessions to run in both the Valley and Bike Park, ensuring maximum fun and progression throughout the program.