The Albany High Cougars like to do a race in early February, before the official NorCal League high school races start, just to get our feet wet (sometimes literally). A non-school-related outfit called CCCX puts on races for the general…
Season Kickoff Sunday 11/4, 11:30-2
On Sunday, November 4th, we will meet at 11:30 a.m. at AHS in the multipurpose room. The meeting is to learn more about the team; get to know each other; have a wonderful potluck lunch (new families don’t need to bring anything);…
Solano Stroll 2018
The AHS Mountain Bike Racing team had a fun time with a booth at the Solano Stroll today. Thanks to everyone who bought raffle tickets and team kit, and to generous help from our sponsors Albany Subaru and Trek Bike…
FAQ for 2018/19 season
Q: Who organizes the AHS mountain bike racing team? A: The team is a co-ed AHS club open to all grade levels, sponsored by faculty and supported by parent volunteers. The Norcal High School MTB Racing League organizes our races and…
Six Sigma Trail Work Day
Lincoln and Hunter (far back on the right) joined a couple of dozen other volunteers today to help the Norcal trail crew prepare the course for next week’s Six Sigma Slinger race.
Fort Ord (Norcal Race #3), 2016
Sunday’s race had some familiar features to it. First, we were at Fort Ord again, which is starting to feel like home! Second, we were racing in the rain again, which is good for California but bad for drivetrains. And…
Granite Bay (Norcal Race #2), 2016
Albany fielded 21 riders in six categories at Granite Bay, and not one of them had to leave the race for a technical. Good maintenance, team! And also thanks to our team of parent-mechanics — Jose, Dana, and Frederic —…
Fort Ord (Norcal Race #1), 2016
It was a beautiful, rainy day in drought-stricken California’s Monterey-Salinas region, where the Lightfighters and Cowboys hosted the Northern California Southern Conference teams in the first of the 2016 season’s six races. Albany fielded a team of 10 girls and…
CCCX Pre-Race, 2016
In the first wave, our Category 3 riders hit the course at its wettest, in a light rain following a heavy overnight soaking. At the feed zone, we were thrilled to see Liam Bishop fly past in close contention for…