CCD Fall 2026

Modeled after our successful junior Nordic ski racing programs (and with a nod to the Green Racing Project’s name), the Craftsbury Cycling Development team (CCD) is a youth mountain bike race team participating in the Vermont Youth Cycling league races. 

The CCD team’s goal is to introduce local riders to cross country and enduro mountain bike racing in a supervised, low-key environment that is focused more on fun and skill development than race results. Many of our riders are also avid XC ski racers and most are also competing in an organized school sport. We host one practice each week and accompany athletes to the VTYC races around the state. 

All riders 5th grade and older are welcome to join the CCD, whether you’re relatively new to the sport of mountain biking or you’re a seasoned racer. All we ask is that all team members try at least one race over the course of the season. 

For the fall of 2026 we will be back to one group made up of 5th through 12th graders. Practice will be at 4pm on Thursdays. Each practice will focus on specific skill development (pumping, cornering, line choice, technical climbing) or building fitness through interval sessions to get ready for racing.

Our coaching staff includes Ollie Burruss (PMBIA Level 1 trained), Audrey Mangan (PMBIA Level 1 trained), and Mike McCarthy (former pro road/CX rider).

For the fall of 2026 the CCD program will cost $150 (in addition to race entries or VTYC league membership) and will run from late August (8/27) to late October (10/22).

Questions? Email head coach Ollie Burruss.

Uniforms

We (finally) have a uniform! You can purchase the shirt by reaching out to Ollie.