2025 Registration
Hello Prospective Buffalo Devo Riders and Families,
Buffalo Devo is committed to developing lifelong, well-rounded athletes. We support our riders in both training and racing, but our ultimate goal is to equip them with the skills needed to succeed in any area of life—skills like goal setting, perseverance, accountability, teamwork, and self-awareness. Above all, we want to make the most of our incredible surroundings, where we can enjoy world-class trails right in our backyard.
2025 is a year of growth for Buffalo Devo, and we're excited to introduce expanded programming.
Buffalo Devo Program Highlights:
Twice-a-week, coach-led practices focusing on skills, race craft, and race preparedness held on Thursday and Saturday in Bentonville (location may change).
Race day support, including guided warmup and race debrief to grow from each event.
General training plan (fitness/endurance) for athletes not working with a coach.
Support at local races (including Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series, Arkansas Enduro Series, Ozark Enduro Lite, Town Series and others).
Guidance for athletes and families on racing nationally, sports nutrition, selecting a coach, and skills coaching.
Access to special clinics and services (including bike fitting, team clinics with renowned coaches).
Access to the team app for communication, group rides, and race travel planning.
Team discounts on Skratch Labs, SRAM, Meteor Cafe and Bike shops (Fayetteville and Bentonville) and Vittoria tires.
Access to team kit and gear.
Pricing: $200 +$150/month for 6 months starting March 1st or a single payment of $1000
Meet the coaches:
Jake Ingram: A passionate cyclist and outdoorsman that grew up in Fort Smith, AR. With roots in off-road dirt bike racing, he transitioned into mountain biking riding/racing in his college years. After graduating from Colorado State University in 2018, Jake spent four seasons coaching and guiding at Trestle Bike Park School. Throughout the last several years, Jake was able to compete at the professional level as an enduro racer, traveling the states racing BMEs and other national events with 5 regional pro titles to his name.
Andy Heuser: Andy Heuser is a bike racer through and through, but you never know what bike you'll find him out on… racing enduro one week and national series crits the next, if it has pedals, it’s fair game. Andy grew up in the Chicago Cyclocross Cup, went "full roadie" after moving to Texas, and finally fell in love with dirt here in NWA. His diverse racing history and background in Education bring a wealth of knowledge to any cycling program.
Surprise Coaches: A rotating roster of local legends, Allied sponsored athletes, and other elite riders visiting Bentonville.
If you are interested in joining us, please fill out this intake form and submit your dues of $200 to the Buffalo Development Venmo @Buffalo-Development. If you do not have Venmo you can mail your check to:
William Mertins: P.O. Box 1762 Fayetteville AR 72702
If you have any questions please reach out to me at sam.pickman@gmail.com.
Looking forward to a great year ahead.
Best,
Sam Pickman and the Buffalo Devo Board