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The BLACK SWAMP RIDERS

Mission

The mission of the Black Swamp Riders is character development using mountain biking as a tool.   No kids sit the bench. Some of the kids are really fast,  some barely finish,  but all of them will learn how hard work results in self-improvement.  They will also learn resilience in the face of adversity and to manage the things that are within their control. These are life lessons every kid should learn.  We teach these through a sport which, unlike football or wrestling, they can continue to pursue their entire lives. 


This is Northwest Ohio's first interscholastic mountain bike team. The team was founded in 2021 with 22 riders.  We had 35 riders in 2022. 

Practice and Planning

Jr. High and High School athlete Practice is Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00 pm to 7:30pm.  Tuesday practices at Oak Openings and Thursday practices at Ottawa Park.  There were a few early season "adventure rides" when we traveled to regional trails to experience new trails and terrain on Saturdays or Sundays.  


Changes for the 2023 season: The team will include opportunities for elementary students.  The MiSCA League includes elementary grade race events on the Saturdays of race weekends.  

Black Swamp Riders:

2023 Season Information Sign-up
Sign-up form

Black Swamp Rider Team Events

Black Swamp Riders: Hype Video

Get Pumped!

This video takes highlights the 2022 season, from practices to each of the race events.

The Kids are Alright!

The Story of the Black Swamp Riders Inaugural Year

Dress like the cool kids! Check out Black Swamp Rider jersey

If you order during the team season window there will be a group discount 

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New for 2022: Classic XC short sleeve jersey with three rear pockets

    Black Swamp Rider Communication

    If you are interested, email us

    Contact Info

    Team Director: Gino Torio, ginotorio@msn.com

    Team Email teamblackswampriders@gmail.com (received by coaches and team admins).

    Black Swamp Riders in the Mirror Newspaper: August 5, 2021

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    The Toledo Area Mountain Bike Association is not directly affiliated with the Black Swamp Riders, however the missions of our organizations are closely aligned. Board Members are involved in growing the mountain bike community through youth.

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