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FAQ

What do I have to do to join the club?
To join the team, you need to pay dues ($50/year) and fill out a form on DoSportsEasy. You can pay dues at a meeting, or through our Venmo (@Wisconsincycling). Here’s how you can fill out the form:

  1. Click Club Sports and scroll down to Cycling
  2. Click “Registration” and fill out all of the forms that it requires.
  3. You will be approved shortly

What kinds of rides do you go on?
We go on fun social rides, training rides, and everything in between. Whether you are a mountain biker or a triathlete, you are more than welcome. You don’t have to be a fast rider to ride with us! Social rides in the past have included loops around the lakes and stops for ice cream. We have fitness oriented rides led by club members. The easiest way to stay in the loop about rides is to pay dues and watch your email for ride announcements.

What does a $25 membership get me?
In short, your dues provide you with access to the group ride/spin schedule. You also get access to team specific emails, which includes info about rides, events, volunteer opportunities, and apparel.

What does a $50 membership get me? 

  • Discounts on club kits and jerseys. Check out the “Clothing” tab for the design, they look amazing!
  • Discounts on our annual trip to a warmer location where we can ride and have fun outside for a full week
  • Club member led social rides, for example to an apple orchard and ice cream shops
  • Club member led social rides around town and on trails in the area
  • Club member led rides for more competitive riders on the team
  • Other social events throughout the year
  • The club will organize travel and lodging for race weekends and cover those costs completely

I don’t race or want any of the membership benefits. Can I still participate?

Absolutely! As long as you are signed up on DoSportsEasy, you can join us for our Friday Social Rides. The ride usually ends with a special treat too!

What should I bring on a ride?
Always bring a helmet, food (try energy chews or gels from a sports nutrition company), and water.
Make sure you dress for the weather! If you’re unsure what to wear, there are many resources online with clothing suggestions.

Where can I safely store my bike on campus? Do you have a place I can store my bike?
Our club does not have a space where we store all of the bikes. Most members will store their bikes in their room or apartment. If you’re short on space, consider renting spot in a secure bike cage or locker through the UW transportation department.

Previous Racing Success

Wisconsin Cycling Club races in the MWCCC-Division I category, which houses some of the best varsity cycling programs in the nation. Our riders are consistently competitive with these professional-level athletes and the club usually qualifies for nationals in all disciplines in which we compete: Cyclocross, Mountain, and Road.

More Notable Results from the 2016-2017 school year season include:
Mountain:
Sam Goblirsch, 1st Place, Cat. A XC at Nothern Michigan University
Cody Stueck, 1st Place, Cat. A Downhill at Michigan Tech
Milo Lingard, 1st Place, Cat. B Downhill at UW-Whitewater
Erik Beckman, 3rd Place, Cat. A XC at MWCCC regionals

Road:
2nd Place in Team Omnium at USAC Collegiate Nationals
Maxwell Ackermann, 1st Place, Indv. omnium at USAC collegiate Nationals for D-1 Club division
Brenna Gibbons, 7th place, Collegiate Nationals RR and 12th in Indv. omnium