Want to be a part of mid-Michigan's hottest cycling club?  Membership with Team Venom includes:

• Affiliation with a USCF/USAC Club/Team
• Training rides with our licensed racing team.
• Weekly club rides.
• Access to a Licensed USA Cycling Coach
• Club apparel discounts.
• Bike training from our experienced staff and other members.
• Weekly E-Newsletter ("The Antidote").
• Opportunity to become part of our racing development team or acceptance to our elite team.
• Sponsor discounts.
• Special "Elite Team" benefits to Elite Team Members.
• Invitation to our annual team banquet.
• Grow and become a better cyclist with an exciting, hi-profile, cycling club.

How do I become a member?

• Fill out the Team Venom application and send it back to us, along with your $15.00  annual membership dues.
• Send the app. and your initial dues to:  Team Venom Sports, Inc., 608 Vernon Ave., Lansing, Mich.  48910

What if I want to race?

• If you want to race on our elite team you will need to apply for club membership, then ask for a tryout.  We have a specially formulated cycling "combine" to select our team.  Or, we will base our decision on past USAC history/results.  You will either be selected for the development team or invited to our elite team.  Our elite team consists of riders in cats 4 to 1, including Masters.  As a development rider, you will receive training and guidance and you will be able to participate in any racing event you wish to enter.

What are the differences between the development team and the elite team?

• The differences are experience, ability and benefits.  Our elite team members are given special sponsorship discounts, uniform discounts and other benefits. They also must carry a USCF license.  The development team, receives regular club benefits, as well as specific training and guidance.  They also need only apply for "one-day" USCF liceneses, when they want to race.  We encourage all levels of cyclists that are interested in racing to apply.  We love getting enthusiastic riders and developing them into future champions, or at least stronger riders than they were prior to joining our team.

What if I don't want to race, but want to be apart of the club?

We would still love to have you.  We are a club and invite all those interested in riding and being apart of a club.  You can even fill much needed support roles for the team during their races.

What responsibilities do I have to the club?

• We pride ourselves on being a small, close-knit, cycling family.  The only responsibilities you have with joining the club is to enjoy the sport of cycling, ride responsible, observe all the clubs rules and bylaws and to volunteer your time when we put on a club event.

My child wants to race BMX, can he/she join?

• Absolutely!  We are very excited about getting kids involved in both road racing and BMX.  We have a youth BMX development team for children ages 4 through 13.  These kids get the same benefits as our elite road team.

If you have any further questions, then please feel free to contact us.

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