Sussex Sand Sharks

09/07/2026

I'm a little late with our Saturday practice pics!! The Sussex Sand Sharks and a few from the new Ursuline Team went up to Crossan Park in PA where our first Delaware Interscholastic Mountain Biking League race will be next weekend! Many of the trails were overgrown with invasive Stilt Grass, so we took some time during our practice to clear some of it out. Now you can see a much wider section of the trail as you are racing through!! After our trail work, we rode the entire race course to get a feel for what we will be racing on Sunday!!

08/22/2026

Found our next game.

08/20/2026

Tuesday's practice looked a little different! Lewes Cycle Sports Service Manager, Ben, gave our team tips to keep our bikes clean and working properly! These kids (and adults) were very engaged!
Thank you, Ben!!

08/02/2026

Some of the Sussex Sand Sharks went up and did the Phoenxville XC TreeTangle mountain bike race. 3 of the 4 athletes and coachs made the podium. As the head coach I love seeing how far the athletes have come in just a few years. I am also so thankful to the amazing supportive families who always show up at events and cheer the Sand Sharks on as well as do a lot of unseen things that help the team run smoothly.

08/01/2026

We were able to catch a few of our riders (and a coach) tackling this rooty decent!

07/11/2026

Can you stop before squeaking the chickens?!

07/11/2026

Another great practice! We did a team building game and some stretches, then moved onto skills! Today was Braking and Shifting! Everyone did a great job and we had some extra time so we took a short ride into Cape Henlopen State Park.

07/08/2026

Tuesday evening was the Sussex Sand Sharks' FIRST Practice of the 2026 season!! We had a great turn out and started right away learning some basic bike skills!! I feel like we are going to have an amazing season!

06/24/2026

Do you know any girls who would be interested in learning how to ride bikes on trail!! Come out and join me, other DE female coaches, and returning female students! We learn skills, do crafts, and, of course, RIDE BIKES! I'm so excited. Register here!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-delaware-league-grit-camp

🚵‍♀️ DELAWARE GRiT CAMP 2026 🚵‍♀️

Ready to try mountain biking or build your skills? Join us for a day of riding, connection, confidence, and fun! 💜

✨ Open to female riders entering grades 5–12 (Fall 2026)
✨ No prior bike experience needed
✨ Beginner through advanced programming
✨ Build skills, confidence & leadership—on and off the bike
✨ Meet Delaware’s amazing GRiT community
✨ Future female coaches & first-year NICA coaches welcome

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

⛺ Primitive overnight camping optional (parent required to accompany riders who camp)

Come give mountain biking a try in a safe, supportive environment—we can’t wait to see you at camp! 💜🚲

Check out the FULL event details on the link in our Bio 🔗

06/01/2026

The Sussex Sand Sharks had a great day doing trail work at Susquehanna State Park. Thank you Dusty . We were able to do a pretty big section of bench cut and drainage to help protect an existing trail from erosion.