The CNY Sharks are thrilled to celebrate the return of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup to our home state with a special raffle! Weâre giving away a genuine Trek Factory Racing jersey signed by none other than Evie Richards â World Read more
Too often, girls apologize for simply being on the trailâwhen what they really mean is thank you. Hereâs why weâre encouraging athletes to shift their language and own their space.
If youâre riding with the Sharks, youâll need to bring a few basic tools on every ride. Not because we expect crashes, but because small things happen, like flat tires or loose bolts, and itâs important to be prepared. Your Read more
If youâre riding with the Sharks, youâll need to carry a spare inner tube every ride. But bike tubes arenât one-size-fits-all, they come in different diameters and widths to match your tires. Donât worry, itâs easy to figure out what Read more
Why You Should Bring a Snack for Longer Rides Youâve got your bike. Youâve got your helmet. Hopefully, youâve got water. But should you also bring a snack on a two-hour ride? Short answer: yesâespecially if you want to feel Read more
Wow, thatâs really all we can say. With glitter still on some of our faces, (okay, okay, Coach Lisa scrubbed hard but itâs still there) no rain, but sun and smoke from wildfires (what is with this year). We think Read more
Imagine trying to ride your bike for two hours on a summer day without drinking any water. You might think, âIâll be fineâitâs only a couple hours.â But hereâs what really happens inside your body when you skip the bottle. Read more
Wow – what a second weekend of racing! Once again, a huge thank you to all the parents and coaches who helped coordinate the tent, the kids, and the weekend as a whole. Another big shoutout to Coach Doug for Read more
Do we have to stay overnight for races? Not necessarily. Races are held across New York State and some venues are farther from Syracuse than others. Youâre welcome to travel the morning of the race if that works best for Read more
Whether youâre headed to practice or your first race with the Sharks, here are the essential rules to help riders stay safe, respectful, and ready for anything. These are not exhaustive, all racers MUST read the NICA Handbook prior to Read more