From a first start line to the world stage.
We are a real development program, not a club ride. Skills practices are grouped to challenge complete beginners and international level racers in the same session. Here is the road we ride together.
A BETTER EXPERIENCE THAN ANY KID COULD FIND ALONE.
Cyclocross is mud, cold, run-ups, cowbells, and joy. We line up an eight year old at practice line next to a rider chasing a national jersey, and we make room for both.
We train student athletes along the full athlete development pathway, from a first lap on the neighborhood field to breaking into international competition. Our riders have more fun, learn faster, and race better together than they ever would on their own.
Every race is a classroom. Every lap, a lesson.
Every kid belongs under our tent.
Cyclocross is a family sport, and we run it like one. Eight year olds, high schoolers, parents, and grandparents all show up under the same black tent. Every family pits for another family on race day. Someone is always holding a spare wheel, warming up a cold rider, or ringing a cowbell and cheering until they lose their voice.
Why families stay
"My mom coaches, my sister runs media, and I get to race with my best friends. The tent is just home with cowbells."
"We came for one clinic and never left. Our kid found grit, and we found a second family on the course."
"We meet every athlete where they are, from a first lap to an international start. Nobody gets left under the tent."
Faces under the tent
One pathway. Every level.
Skills practices are grouped to challenge complete beginners and international level racers in the same session.
Summer drop-in clinics. No experience, no problem.
Weekday practices through the fall in multiple locations.
NJ and PA series, Charm City, Northampton. The heart of our season.
US National Championships and the USCX Cup.
Pan Ams, Worlds, and national team selection.
- USA Cycling Center of ExcellenceOne of a small group of US teams to earn it.
- Recognition of our role in actively fostering the next generation of cyclists
- 40+ state, 5 regional, 2 national podiumsAcross a decade of racing.
- A pro pipelineRiders graduated to Elite Junior, Collegiate, Domestic Elite, and Continental Pro teams.
- 98% three year retentionThe kids who start, stay and invite their friends and family!
Led by people who know the sport.
Team Director Eric Vollmuth and Head Coach Erin Falquier lead a staff that is fully USA Cycling or NICA licensed and SafeSport trained. We have introduced more than 100 kids to racing, and graduated riders to Elite Junior squads, Domestic Elite teams, collegiate and Continental Pro teams.
Grifo handmade
tubeless tire.
A limited edition tire wearing the NJCX anniversary blue on its sidewall, the same blue as the kit. Tubeless ready, race proven, and sold here. Every set helps fund a junior's season.
Ready to line up?
Bring your rider to a summer clinic. The first ones are on us. No race experience needed, just a bike and a willingness to get muddy.
Frequently asked
New Jersey's developmental cyclocross team for juniors ages 8 through 18. A registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, run by volunteers, powered by families.
Start at a free clinic in the summer, or submit an interest form anytime on the Join Us page. Coaches will follow up with practice details and gear guidance.
Yes. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN and acknowledgment letters are available on request.
Every dollar funds racing for New Jersey juniors: race fees, travel, coaching, loaner bikes, and pit support. Staff are volunteers.