How To Join The Club, And What To Expect
The core component of Team Lewis & Clark / Raymond James & Associates is the "Club." Every member of TLC/RJA is a member of the Club regardless of their membership to one of our racing teams. The Club itself is a non-competitive group of people who enjoy outdoor activities and want to encourage others to participate. We focus on road cycling, mountain biking, tri-sport, and adventure racing.
Within the club are competitive teams for each sport, separated by skill level. Every member of the Club is able to compete in beginner level races wearing the Club jersey (which you receive if you choose the "standard" membership option). If you want to advance to a higher skill level for any sport, you must join the appropriate advanced "Team." After you join the Team and pay the Team dues, you will receive a new Team jersey to wear during the races. If you have any questions regarding the Teams or how to join a Team, please contact our Team Director Paxton Roberts at racing@teamlewisandclark.com.
The primary form of communication within the Club is our Google Group mailing list. Once you have joined the Club, you will be added to the mailing list and begin receiving emails regarding the club. You will also be able to read and search the mailing list archive in case you missed something. You can adjust your preferences regarding the frequency and type of emails that you receive (i.e. Club announcements only). The mailing list is very active and is a valuable source of information and communication for all Club members.
When you join the Club you will become part of a new community. But that's not all! Club members also have access to all of our Club rides, activities, and events, as well as access to an exclusive coupon book from our sponsors, and access to special club "pro" deals usually reserved for elite racers. All Club members are also automatically enrolled in the Lewis & Clark "Corp of Discovery Program."
When you join you will fill out the Member Information Form and then be presented with two options for membership. The "Standard" option is $75 and includes Club membership and a Club jersey. The Club jersey will allow you to participate in beginner level road bike races, beginner level mountain bike races, beginner level triathlons, and beginner level adventure races. (All beginner level racers will wear the Club jersey as their uniform.) The jersey will also identify you as a proud member of Team Lewis & Clark / Raymond James & Associates at any club or group ride. The "Alternate" option is $25 and includes Club membership and a Club T-shirt. You should choose this option if you do not want a Club jersey or if you are already an advanced racer and want to join a TLC/RJA advanced racing team immediately without purchasing a Club jersey.
That's it! If you have any other questions about joining the Club, please contact our Club Director Nick Gowen at club@teamlewisandclark.com. You can also read our organization bylaws here if you would like.
Now you're ready to join! The first step is to fill out the Member Information Form.
