Beginner friendly
No previous mountain biking experience required.
New riders belong here too. If your child is comfortable on a bike, that is a great place to start.
Part of the Pennsylvania league
Ride local. Build confidence. Have fun.
SoChesco Hellbenders helps riders in grades 6 through 12 grow skills, friendships, and confidence on the trails. No cuts. Racing is optional. The community is the point.
All skill levels welcome
Racing optional
Crossan Park + Fair Hill
Why families join
Built for kids who want more than the usual sports lane.
Racing optional
The team is bigger than a finish line.
Competition can be part of the story, but it is not the only story. Plenty of riders come for the trails, friendships, and growth.
Real community
Friendships, teamwork, and local trails.
Older riders support newer riders, families get connected, and the season creates a real sense of belonging.
Trained coaches
Adults who keep the trails fun and safe.
Great teams are built on support, consistency, and a culture that welcomes both brand-new riders and experienced student-athletes.
Season snapshot
What the season looks like.
From first rides to race weekends, the season is built around consistent practices, steady growth, and a welcoming team rhythm.
Spring
Interest nights and try-it rides
Welcome new families, answer questions, and let curious riders sample the trails without pressure.
Summer
Preseason prep and skills sessions
Bike checks, basic skills, coach introductions, and a smoother entry for new riders.
Fall
Practices, events, stewardship, and race weekends
Regular team rhythm with room for both adventure and competition.
What it feels like
Three snapshots of the team experience.
Upcoming calendar
See what is coming up.
The public calendar mirrors the TeamSnap schedule through Google Calendar, so families can see what is ahead without logging in first.
Monday and Thursday team rides
Regular team practices give riders a consistent rhythm and help new families quickly understand what the season feels like.
Beginner-friendly events and info nights
The best first step is a low-pressure chance to meet coaches, ask questions, and see the team in person.
Trail stewardship and team community days
The Hellbenders are about more than racing. Giving back to local trails is part of the culture.
League events and race weekends
Families can follow the wider season through the public calendar while TeamSnap continues to handle team logistics.
Instagram
Recent trail dust, race days, and team moments.
Instagram is the quickest window into what the team actually feels like week to week.
Recent posts
Direct Instagram embeds are being blocked on the temporary domain, so this section uses clean image cards that open the selected posts and reels in Instagram.
About the team
Local roots. Real coaches. A growing community.
The Hellbenders launched in 2019 and have grown from a small founding group into a larger team of riders and coaches.
Quick overview
Practices center around local riding areas like Crossan Park and Fair Hill, with a strong emphasis on belonging, progression, and stewardship. The goal is not just to build better bike skills. It is to help kids grow in confidence, community, and love for the outdoors.
Ready to ride?
Take the next step.
Whether you want to join, ask questions, or see the calendar, the best place to start is right here.