Over Team Cranked

Team Cranked is the platform for young mountain bike talents who want to get the best out of themselves. Join the team

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About Team Cranked

Team Cranked gives young
mountain bike talents from
Northern Netherlands the space
to develop towards national and
international competition level.

Partnership with MTB Assen

Team Cranked has a close partnership with MTB Assen, connecting with an environment where talent, structure and development come together. This partnership creates a safe foundation to train, learn and grow. The coaching focuses on sport-technical progress, but also on mental development, confidence and enjoyment in the process. This way Team Cranked aims to help young riders grow step by step towards the highest level.

Team Cranked in action
Rider near the water

Why Team Cranked?

For many young mountain bikers it is difficult to find the right guidance that goes beyond just training or races. Team Cranked therefore brings together ambition, substance and a safe learning environment. The platform focuses not only on sporting performance, but also on development as a person, as a teammate and as a rider with personal responsibility.

That guidance is aimed at sustainable growth. By giving attention to technique, load, recovery and mental resilience, a foundation is built that goes beyond quick results. That is exactly where Team Cranked wants to be a place where young riders may build, make mistakes and become stronger step by step.

How Team Cranked supports you

Mental and physical development

Within Team Cranked, riders get the space to develop at their own pace. That means attention to technique, posture and training structure, but also to self-confidence, concentration and dealing with setbacks. This broad approach is essential for mountain bikers who want to grow into complete athletes.

A safe environment plays a major role in this. Through personalised coaching, clear communication and space to ask questions, a climate is created where young riders dare to learn. Not only physical development, but especially mental growth also receives structural attention.

International preparation

Team Cranked's ambition lies not only in regional or national development, but especially in preparation for international level. Riders learn to deal with different courses, higher intensity and the discipline needed to perform outside their own routine. These experiences help to further develop race insight and independence.

From this vision, Team Cranked guides young riders in a trajectory that looks beyond the short term. By gaining experience, learning to make choices and putting performances in perspective, a foundation is created to work towards national and international competition level in a healthy way.

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