Central Appalachian Junior Development Team
Race Team for Junior Riders, 18 and under, in Southwest Virgina.
Enabling junior riders to achieve their goals in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.
About CAPP Devo
We are a small team of dedicated riders in Southwest Virginia. CAPP Devo is open to any junior riders who are ready to take their racing to the next level, or who are looking for a team to race with to extend their race season in a fun and supportive environment. CAPP Devo team members learn about training, race strategy, nutrition, and more. They also have the option for personalized one-on-one coaching.
CAPP Devo is a USA Cycling registered team and insured as part of SCP Coaching. Riders are coached by Karen Talley Mead, who is a USA Cycling Certified Coach, Certified Sports Nutritionist, and owner of SCP Coaching.
Team Race Schedule
Riders can plan and attend any races they choose. Designated team races and events will have coach and team member support. Some races may have additional support such as team tent areas and mechanic support.
Team Races:
March 29, Bootleggers Blitz
April 13, Return to the Ridge
June 8, Punchy Pig
July, USAC Mountain Bike Nationals
More to be added!
Coaching Approach
It is important to structure training for junior riders in a way that enables them to grow, race, learn, and find enjoyment in cycling over many years.
Junior riders are not small adults. As junior riders become serious about their racing, it is important to tailor an approach that meets them where they are in their cycling and racing journey and is tailored to their individual needs.
One-on-one coaching includes goal setting, a personalized training plan, power-based/HR/RPE training analysis,, unlimited communication via email, text, and Training Peaks, in-person coaching at team races, and more.
This hands-on approach assures that riders are in a positive and healthy training environment that is tailored to their individual needs.
Join the Team
Team membership is open to any riders and is customized based on interest and need.
Coaching Membership is $195 per month plus the cost of a jersey and includes personalized one-on-on coaching as described above. Sibling discounts available.
Basic Membership is $50 per year (to help cover admin fees, insurance, and logistics) plus the cost of a jersey.
Looking for something in between? We can tailor support based on interest and need—all juniors are different!