Juniors
Getting kids riding and racing
The junior program is headed by our junior coordinator Joel Fletcher. Joel is a recent graduate of Portland State University with a BS in Marketing. He has worked with companies like Castelli and OHSU to create sales and marketing plans. He also works with HiFi Sound Cycling Components as a soft goods and accessories manager. Joel races for HCH-RPM Mortgage as a Cat 2 road, Cat 1 mountain bike and Cat A cross racer. Joel has been with OBRA since January 2015.
Bike Racing 101
Are you interested in junior racing or do your parents have questions? Here’s a great primer on how to get involved in our sport! Click here to find out more!
News
Here’s the latest news on junior racing. From race reports to articles to photos you’ll find it all here.
Resources
There’s some great resources in OBRA! Find out which teams are involved with juniors or find out the answers to some frequently asked questions!
Oregon Bicycle Racing Association Junior Racing Series
Junior Cyclocross
Junior Mountain Biking
How can I get my child started?
The first step may be for you and your child to come to a race and check out what is going on. You can talk with other races, maybe even some of the other juniors, and get a feel for what is going on. See the OBRA Schedule for a list of upcoming races.
Look for a junior racing program in your area in the Junior Development Teams and Programs section of the Resources page. If you don’t see one in your area, reach out to Joel Fletcher for more information about finding a program to ride and race with.