About Horner Cycling Foundation
The Horner Cycling Foundation, founded in 2023 by Chris & Megan Horner was established in response to the absence of a junior development road cycling program in Central Oregon. Because of the dramatic growth in the 18 and under population since 2020, non-school related sports programs are at capacity. Local youth mountain bike programs have long waitlists and are nearly impossible to gain entry. HCF will seek out potential road enthusiasts, assisting with procuring equipment and provide necessary skills to ride well and even race.
The Horner Cycling Foundation will also be happy to welcome all interested members or with the Community Club program which includes basic instruction for new cyclists as well as exciting opportunities for more advanced riders to join Chris and the juniors during training sessions.
Our Mission
To create a junior road cycling team that is inclusive, accessible to all socioeconomic statuses with the focus on developing a love of the sport of cycling that we hope will last a lifetime.
Our Goals
- Provide Central Oregon youth elite-level coaching from retired and current professional road racers.
- Expand opportunities for BIPOC and marginalized youth to experience cycling.
- Provide free weekly training once a week on Mondays from April to August.
- Encourage all HCF kids to race the 10 free races that the HCF produces in the summer and fall.
- Give out free road bikes to all interested youth road cyclists from the Horner Loaner Library.
- For athletes interested in racing, help them choose appropriate races, prepare for the targeted races, including teaching them how to make travel arrangements.
- Teach how to safely ride in a pack, group, and race tactics.
- For athletes who do not own a safe and reliable road bike, will have the opportunity to lease a bike for the season for a nominal fee.
- Instill the importance of giving back to the community by making sure that all riders volunteer at Horner Cycling Foundation fundraising events.