SHAWSHEEN
SHREDDERS
WHO WE ARE
A COMMUNITY BUILT ON THE TRAIL.
The Shawsheen Shredders are a New England Youth Cycling (NEYC) mountain bike racing team for kids in 5th - 12th grade where riders build skills, confidence, and camaraderie on the trail. Through practices and races, our trained volunteer coaches help athletes challenge themselves, support their teammates, and discover the joy of riding.
40+
Riders
1 : 2
Coaching to athlete ratio
6
Races / season
THE SHREDDER CODE
Bring the good energy
Great sportsmanship is at the forefront of everything we do.
Ride with courage
We try new things, learn from our mistakes, and challenge ourselves.
TEAM
Together, everyone achieves more.
Respect the Trail
We are trail stewards - we appreciate and respect the spaces we ride in.
2027 SEASON
RACE SCHEDULE
Six races per season, all on Sundays, beginning the first weekend in May.Full details on the NEYC schedule page.
RACE 1
Norfolk Aggie
Sunday, May 2, 2027
Norfolk County Agricultural High School
Walpole, MA
RACE 2
Belltown
Sunday, May 9, 2027
YMCA Camp Ingersoll
Portland, CT
RACE 3
Northfield Mountain
Sunday, May 16, 2027
Northfield Mountain Recreation Center
Northfield, MA
RACE 4
Wompatuck
Sunday, May 23, 2027
Wompatuck State Park
Hingham, MA
RACE 5
Holiday Brook Farm
Sunday, June 6, 2027
Holiday Brook Farm
Dalton, MA
RACE 6
Ascutney Outdoors
Sunday, June 13, 2027
Ascutney Outdoors
Brownsville, VT
2027 SEASON INFO
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Any rider in 5th - 12th grade from Andover, North Andover, Methuen, Lawrence, Wilmington, Lowell, or Tewksbury. Riders are grouped by ability and pace rather than age, so everyone progresses safely and confidently. The team is capped at 50 riders.
Registration Opens December 2026
YOU CAN RIDE WITH US!
Open to all 5th - 12th graders in the towns of Andover, North Andover, Methuen, Lawrence, Wilmington, Lowell and Tewksbury.
Roster limited to 50 athletes.