Member Benefits & Expectations

Capitol Velo’s success rises and falls on the work of its members. This hard work doesn’t result just in podium finishes, but also supports the team’s junior racing program, charitable giving, and team member benefits.

Benefits

Race Fee Reimbursement Let’s face it, racing isn’t free. The team will refund 50% of your race fees up to $200. For example, if you spend $400 in race fees in one year, the team will give you $200 back at the end of the year. Category 1 and 2 racers will also be eligible to receive reimbursement for one kit (jersey & shorts).

Team Passes The team will often purchase team passes to weeknight races like the Twilight Crit or the Salem STXC Series. These passes allow any team member to race free of charge.

Team Discounts Team members get a 15% discount on parts at Scott’s Cycles, the Bike Peddler and Santiam Bicycle. Please support the shops that support our team and skip the online shopping experience.

Hammer Nutrition Products Nutrition products can be purchased from our shop sponsors at a significant discount on a as needed basis. Please visit your local bike shop for your Hammer nutrition needs.

Expectations:

Conduct

When riding your bike welcome new folks to rides, stop when someone has a mechanical, come prepared with enough food & water, carry a flat tire repair kit, and always obey the rules of the road.

Volunteer The team raises funds three ways – sponsorship, dues and events. Events are by far the largest source of income for the team. The races we put on happen only with the help of a HUGE number of volunteers. Whether you sign up to promote an event, help coordinate volunteers or just take a shift or two on the day of the event, your participation makes it all possible. At a minimum, we expect team members to volunteer for two or more of the races the team promotes each year.

Race Each year, the team targets a select number of races throughout the region as ‘priority’ events. These are events where we want to ensure the team has a strong turn out and puts our teammates on the podium. Please make every effort to turn out for these races.

Kits We ask that you wear the most current cycling kit for Capitol Velo Racing Club at all events wear you list Capitol Velo as your sponsor.

Questions?

If you have any questions are your benefits and obligations, use the contact page.