Howard Lions Cycling Club
Join us for thrilling rides and team spirit!
Howard Lions Cycling Club
Join us for thrilling rides and team spirit!
About Howard Lions Cycling Club
Our Mission
At Howard Lions Cycling Club, we are dedicated to promoting youth mountain biking in a safe and supportive environment. We aim to develop character, skills, fitness and confidence in our riders, fostering a love for the sport that lasts a lifetime.
More about the team
We take all levels of riders. The team is open to girls and boys who attend Howard High School. We do not have try outs and no one gets cut from the team. We are an inclusive and inviting team where we enjoy riding our bikes and pushing ourselves to achieve goals. Everyone shows up just as they are to have fun. Some kids race and some kids just ride bikes. We fully embrace core values of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)
- Fun
- Inclusivity
- Equity
- Respect
- Community
Our coaches are licensed through our league, Maryland Interscholastic Cycling League (MICL) and are familiar with the best coaching practices. Training includes risk management, team management, ride management, youth sports psychology, and much more. Team events, practices, and races are fully insured through MICL.
With the support of the Howard Lions Pride Boosters and athletic director Dr. Lauer, we operate as a club team. All of our funds for the teams are raised by the team and by our wonderful sponsors.
Try us out!
New athletes who would like to come out, meet the team and go for a ride are welcome to take advantage of the "Try It Out" program. Parents can complete a one-time waiver form, bring it to a team practice, and the athlete can ride with the team at no cost. Please email us if you are interested.
Discover Howard Lions Cycling Club Club
Season 8 information
- March 1: Online registration opens for MICL Coaches.
- April 1: Online registration opens for MICL Student-athletes.
- June 1: Off the bike workouts begin
- July 1: The season begins
- August 15: is the cut off for one day trials and joining for the team.
- August 23: Event 1 - See our calendar for all of the events
Practice Schedule
Weekdays
When: Tuesday & Thursdays 5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Typically held at Rockburn Park in Howard County at the pavilion. Wheels roll at 5:30 p.m.
Weekend
When: 9:00 – 11:00AM
Where: Variable — held at local and distant trails. Specifics are only available to registered team members.
Registration
You must be a student at Howard High School to be part of the team. All athletes get to participate in every practice and every event. We do not have tryouts and we do not have cuts. No one rides the bench, they only ride their bikes. We do expect athletes to show up for practice and participate as a team member, just as they would any other sport or other extra curricular activity.
MICL registration fees are collected through NICA Pit Zone at the time of registration:
- 2025 MICL Season Registration Fee (includes 6 League fall events): $325
To Register
- Send an email to howardcyclingclub@gmail.com with the following information:
- Rider's Name
- Age
- Grade level (next school year)
- Parent contant information: name, phone #, & email
- A coach will send you an invite from NICA Pitzone.
- Use the link in the email you received from NICA Pitzone, fill out the registration, and registration pay the fees to NICA.
- Our Membership committee will add you to TeamApp for emails and communication.
Required Equipment
All riders are required to carry the following equipment to all practices and rides:
- Helmet - No helmet, no ride
- Fully functioning mountain bike
- Cycling gloves
- Spare tube
- Tube repair kit
- Pump or CO2 Inflator
- Basic cycling multi tool
- Water (2 bottles or equivalent)
The coaches are here to help student athletes prepare for each ride by doing our ABCDE bike safety check before every practice and event. Come to a practice to learn more about bike safety checks.
Equipment Discounts
Our athletes and coaches have access to incredible discount opportunities from name brands like Trek, Specialized, Shimano, Fox, and more!
We also get great sponsorship from Patapsco Bicycles in Elkridge!!
Meet Our Coaches
Head Coach - Bill W.
Team Director - Dan A.
Team Director - Dan A.
A long time cycling enthusiast, racer, and triathlete, Coach Bill knows what it takes to get across that finish line. He brings a ton of knowledge and experience to the team.
Team Director - Dan A.
Team Director - Dan A.
Team Director - Dan A.
Coach Dan has been cycling since 1999 and "raced" for 10 years. Now he just loves riding his bike in the woods and passing down his enthusiasm to the student athletes.
Coach Jack M.
Team Director - Dan A.
Coach Sadiq S.
Coach Jack has been cycling for the past 12 years and enjoys any trail that involves more downhill than uphill, like most people.
Coach Sadiq S.
Coach Sadiq S.
Coach Sadiq S.
Coach Sadiq has been an avid mountain biker since the mid 90’s. His first foray into mountain biking was by taking an old Huffy hybrid into Frick Park in Pittsburgh with steep single track trails. He survived to tell the tail (and then bought a mountain bike) and there was no looking back. He enjoys riding with his 2 sons who are both
Coach Sadiq has been an avid mountain biker since the mid 90’s. His first foray into mountain biking was by taking an old Huffy hybrid into Frick Park in Pittsburgh with steep single track trails. He survived to tell the tail (and then bought a mountain bike) and there was no looking back. He enjoys riding with his 2 sons who are both in the Howard Cycling club, and he enjoys teaching NICA riding skills to the student athletes.
Coach Mike W.
Coach Sadiq S.
Coach Larry D.
Coach Mike has been riding the local trails (and many others) since his college days. Although his own kids graduated from Howard a few years ago, he still enjoys giving back to the local cycling community and helping NICA introduce a new generation of aspiring cyclists to a sport that's given him a lifetime of adventures, challenges, and smiles.
Coach Larry D.
Coach Sadiq S.
Coach Larry D.
Coach Larry’s been sending it since the mid-90s, when he first caught the mountain biking bug back in high school. Obsessed with dirt, drops, and dialed lines, he bought his first house just to be near Patapsco Valley State Park—so he could rip straight from his home and drop into the woods. With decades of gnarly rides under his belt an
Coach Larry’s been sending it since the mid-90s, when he first caught the mountain biking bug back in high school. Obsessed with dirt, drops, and dialed lines, he bought his first house just to be near Patapsco Valley State Park—so he could rip straight from his home and drop into the woods. With decades of gnarly rides under his belt and a deep love for the sport, Coach Larry brings max stoke, big energy, and serious trail cred every time he rolls out.
Coach Joe H.
Coach Austin K.
Coach Austin K.
Coach Joe has been an active cyclist for over 30 years and enjoys road riding, mountain biking, and any adventure on a bike. Joe has been active in the Patapsco Trail community for the past 10 years.
Coach Austin K.
Coach Austin K.
Coach Austin K.
Coach Austin was one of our student athlete founders of the team. Once he graduated, he joined the coaching ranks and has been a great leader for the team. He is able to keep all of our bikes in tip top shape in a pinch with is awesome mechanic skills, amazing problem solving skills, and a cool and calm demeanor. And he can send it with the best of them.
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Howard Lions Cycling Club
Registration is currently open!
Please email us at howardcyclingclub@gmail.com for more information!