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dEVo: 10 Years of Youth Development in Cycling

Welcome to dEVo, the youth-development team of Escape Velocity. dEVo stands for development and Escape Velocity. The goal of the program is to provide members of all cycling abilities with a full spectrum of rider education both on and off the bike.

Since its inception in 1999, dEVo has grown into one of Canada’s premiere youth development cycling program. It has fostered athlete development from complete beginners up to national champions racing professionally. dEVo serves a fundamental role in rider education, providing a positive and fun team atmosphere for riders to develop necessary skills both on and off the bike.

Programs Offered

dEVo Club - $250
Aimed at new riders, teaching fundamental cycling skills in a safe, positive, and fun environment.

Benefits include:

  • Cycling kit including jersey, shorts, helmet, sunglasses from Louis Garneau
  • Coached training sessions throughout the year including track and road skills sessions
  • Official Youth BC club – access to Cycling BC programs
  • Junior Series Racing support at events
  • Off-bike team activities
  • Product deals through Escape Velocity sponsors

dEVo Race - $600
Designed for more experienced riders who are interested in racing. This program offers a team structure giving youth racers the opportunity to train and race all over the Pacific Northwest.

Benefits include:

  • Cycling kit including jersey, shorts, helmet, sunglasses from Louis Garneau
  • Coached training session throughout the year including road and track sessions
  • $250 ‘Racing account’ to cover entry fees
  • Two training camps throughout year
  • Supported racing trips to specified races on calendar – e.g. Walla Walla, Enumclaw, Boise
  • Off-bike team activities
  • Product deals through Escape Velocity sponsors

*Note: all dEVo members are required to volunteer at the Spring Series*

How do I Join?

  1. Email dEVo Coach/Coordinator Jeff Ain at ainjeff [at] hotmail.com to obtain a copy of the dEVo New Rider Package
  2. Follow process laid out in the New Rider Package to join the club
  3. Check the dEVo Online Calendar to see upcoming sessions (Coming soon)
  4. Show up and ride!


About Head Coach Jeff Ain

Jeff Ain

Jeff Ain

Jeff Ain has been involved with the Vancouver cycling community since 2003 as a racer, coach, and organizer. Since joining the dEVo program as a new racer in 2003, Jeff progressed through the ranks to eventually join Escape Velocity’s Elite team in 2006, competing in regional elite races such as the Tour de Gastown, Giro di Burnaby, and other races throughout the Pacific Northwest. He still races locally at a Cat 2 level. Jeff has been coaching and mentoring over the past three years as a ride leader for dEVo rides, assistant coach for the 2008 BC Summer Games, Learn to Ride instructor at the Burnaby Velodrome, and providing personal coaching for local athletes. He is currently a NCCP level 2 certified coach and a member of the Coaches Association of British Columbia.

Thanks to our sponsors

Louis Garneau
PowerBar
La Bicicletta Pro Shop, Vancouver
Wentings Cycles, Mission
Peak Center for Human Performance
UBC Sports Medecine
Back 2 Health Chiropractic Clinic
thedriveison.ca
Province of British Columbia