MiSCA DEVO provides athletes the opportunity, resources, guidance, and expertise to develop their mountain biking skills and performance, and prepare to compete regionally and nationally.
Our program features professional mountain bike skill training, structured scientific fitness training, race-focused preparation, and a team camp to put this altogether on bikes with your friends.
2027 MiSCA Devo Timeline:
- October 2026 – Applications for 2027 season accepted
- November 9, 2026 – Application deadline
- November 16-20 – Candidate Interviews
- November end – Selection for 2027 season
- Winter 2027
- Begin working with assigned coaches and team intros
- Virtual Winter Strength Training series
- Virtual weekend team camp
- Spring 2027
- Barry Roubaix (Hastings, MI)
- Englewood Open (UCI race, Fall River, WI)
- Summer 2027
- MiSCA DEVO Team Camp (Dragon Trail, White Cloud, MI)
- USAC MTB Nationals (Roanoke, VA)
- August 2027 – October 2027 – MiSCA Season
- November 6, 2027 – Iceman Cometh Challenge
2026 was another successful year for MiSCA DEVO. We hosted our second annual team camp at the Dragon Trail, held a virtual team camp in the winter, began a series of virtual winter strength training sessions, and won the 36 mile team award at the Barry Roubaix gravel race. Our riders explored a myriad of racing experiences that challenged them including USAC Nationals in Roanoke, VA, Lumberjack 100, Unbound Gravel, and the Marji Gesick 100. We had riders design and build their own bike frames as a senior capstone project, which were ultimately raced at Unbound! Thanks to continued support from our sponsors, we’ve been able to provide this program at an accessible cost.
2027 will be our first year with significant turnover from graduating seniors, which is a new sign of growth for us. It has been remarkable seeing our athletes grow and graduate with us, and we are now seeing a steady wave of incoming athletes eager to learn and grow to their fullest potential. Our coaches work with our athletes to be their best selves, putting their health and well-being above all else. If you are interested in supporting MiSCA DEVO, please reach out to swarren@miscabike.org.
Every Devo rider is expected to adhere to the following expectations. Parents, please read this as well:
- Riders should own a smart trainer (e.g. a Wahoo Kickr) that can set resistance automatically by watts, measure cadence.
- Riders should own a heart-rate monitor (e.g. a Wahoo Tickr) that can interface with their smart trainer.
- Riders should own a bike computer (e.g. Garmin/Wahoo) to do their assigned workouts. Any computer that integrates with TrainingPeaks will suffice.
- Riders should commit to training a minimum of 5 hours per week Dec – Feb. During March through race season the amount of riding will increase.
- Riders must register with MiSCA as riders (the standard annual rider registration).
- Devo riders commit to ride the MiSCA race series in the fall.
- Training Peaks accounts are required for participation.
Who should apply to MiSCA Devo?
- Riders in 6th-10th grade seeking to move their racing to a regional/national level
- Riders who have decided cycling is their primary sport during the fall season
- Riders who wish to augment their MiSCA team rides with structured, scientific training
- Riders who plan to race the MiSCA race series in the fall