Joining the WVU Cycling team is easy. You just have to ride a bike. There are no tryouts to be on the team.

In the past we've been mostly a race team, but are trying to involved more of a club aspect, with groups rides and more membership by those who dont care to race. The team is run by its members, and the more active the members, the more exciting the club will be.

We're always looking for active members who just enjoy riding, no matter what skill level or how nice thier bike is, whether they care to race or not.

As a member of the team you become eligible for many discounts on cycling related gear including.

• Discount at our local bike shop, Wamsleys
• Free entry fees for WVU home races
• Free Team T-Shirt
• Group rides
• Clinics
• Discounted team jerseys
• Discounts from sponsors like Park Tool, Zipp, Thompson, Hayes, Clif, and others
• Many others

There are 2 levels of membership based on membership dues and the amount of effort put into the team. There is a lot of work that goes into a sucessful team, and we're always in need of people looking to expand their education into more than just riding a bike. Basic membership is $15, while race membership is $45 for Fall and $60 for Spring semesters. Race/active membership gives greater and additional discounts.

Although we train year around on mountain and road bikes, our race season is mountain during Fall semester and road during spring. There are a couple requirements to race in the collegiate conference. First you must be a full-time student, graduate included. Second you must have a racing license through USA Cycling. This provides insurance to the promoters and other benefits. A 1-day can be purchased if you only want to try racing, or an annual for the more eager.

There has been some interest by high and middle schools, as well as students. If you're either, and would like information, let us know and we'll see if we can help out.

Thanks for taking an interest in the team,

WVU Cycling