Wheel Family Fun - Fryeburg Academy Mountain Bike Team

The Fryeburg Academy mountain bike team (from left) Assistant Dylan Harry, Ryder Irvin , co-captains Oren Monteith and Miles Davidson, Ezra Wilson, Caleb Macomber, Will Leone, Marley O'Donnell, Lorenzo Barboza Opipari, Nate Rudio, Viktoriia Chudovska and Coach Tanner Kennett pose at the Marshall Conservation Area in Conway before riding up the hill to do laps on Shumway and Muzzy's last Monday. Missing were Ezra Houghton, Blake Rudio and Kellen Muse. (SALLY MCMURDO PHOTO)

Local high school mountain bike team seasons are short, from early September to October’s end. Coaches have to fit in quality practices around weekly meets. By visiting different Mount Washington Valley trail systems, coaches keep training interesting while building skills.

Monday, I met Fryeburg Academy’s mountain bike team at the Marshall’s Conservation Area in Conway. The Raiders practice there often on Mondays. On Tuesdays, they usually ride East Bear Paw trails. Wednesdays and, occasional Saturdays, are meet days. Thursdays, they train with the FA strength and conditioning coach. Fridays, they typically ride the Hurricane system.

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