WELCOME TO

196 Mountain Biking

THE TEAM: The 196 Mountain Bike (196 MTB) team is a community-based cycling organization that develops riders and competes against other teams in Minnesota under the rules of the Minnesota Cycling Association (MCA). We balance the competition of a team with other aspects of a club to keep the sport fun and enjoyable for riders of all ability levels. The 196 MTB team is a fun and inclusive family-oriented community that builds life skills through the sport of cycling.

The season runs mid-July through mid-October.

If you have questions, please email 196mtbteam@gmail.com.

Race Weekend #4: Cuyuna on October 3rd/4th

196 MTB Food + Volunteer sign-ups

It's time for sign-ups, friends! Thank you so much for supporting the team. The weekend is going to be AWESOME!

MCA Volunteer sign-ups

Per MCA rules, each racer family needs to sign up for at least one volunteer shift per racer during the season. Choose a shift at any of our race locations — spots go fast, so grab yours ASAP!

Not sure what to expect? Their website has everything you need to show you the ropes. Thanks for helping make race days awesome for our riders, families, and team!

End-of-Season banquet

Friends, the end of season approaches. After such a FUN season, we best celebrate! Please head to End-of-Season Banquet >> to learn more and to register, pay, and contribute to coach gifts.

The registration, payment, and contribution deadline is Wednesday, October 21st.

Em will post sign-ups to volunteer for setup and teardown shortly.

Coming soon...

Yard cleanup with DARTS

Ready to put those riding legs to work for a good cause? We’ll soon have fall service opportunities to help clean up yards for community neighbors in need through DARTS >> of Dakota County.

More details coming soon—watch your email, friends!

2026 team photos

Photo credits: Brian Bremer, Brian Bremer Photography >>

196 MTB Team

196 MTB 2026 team photo

196 MTB Coaches, Captains, and Ride Leaders