Fuerza LA MTB

Ride Bikes. Build Strength. Find Your Community.

We’re a Los Angeles-based youth mountain bike team and 501c3 non-profit dedicated to building strong riders, confident humans, and a powerful, inclusive community through bikes.

Whether you’re brand new or already shredding trails, there’s a place for you here.

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WHo WE ARE

Fuerza (Spanish for strength) represents what we build on and off the bike.

We are a composite middle and high school team serving student athletes across Los Angeles. Our riders come from all backgrounds, skill levels, and schools, united by a shared goal..TO GROW.

Through mountain biking, we develop:

CONFIDENCE

RESILENCE

DISCIPLINE

LEADERSHIP

COMMUNITY

We believe strength is more than speed.

It’s showing up, trying hard things, and supporting each other along the way.

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Arielle Miller, edD

Founder, President, Team Director, & Head Coach 

20+ years as an educator and instructional leader with LAUSD 

BICP Level 1 Certified (international standard for safe, progressive mountain bike instruction)

NICA Level 3 Coach

SoCal League Certified Coach

First Aid & Wilderness First Aid Certified 

Dedicated to mentoring both student-athletes and volunteer coaches

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Rob Stotts

Head Coach, Program Director, Owner of Stotts Bicycles

26-year owner of Stotts Bicycles, one of LA’s longest-running bike shops 

Experienced cycling coach for youth and adults 

Raced multiple disciplines at high levels (road, MTB, cyclocross)

25+ years mentoring athletes and building community 

Known for a straightforward, real-world coaching style focused on skill, confidence, and development  

What we do

We train, ride, race, and build community all year long.

Team Practices

Saturday Long Ride across SoCal

Race Opportunities (NICA + SoCal Youth Cycling League)

Strength & Endurance Training

Bike Handling & Skills Progression

Team Camps + Adventure Rides

Community Events + Team Bonding

Want to race? AMAZING!

Don’t want to race? Also AMAZING!

THERE’S A LANE FOR YOU HERE.

WHO CAN JOIN?

New riders + experienced athletes

Girls & Boys

Riders who want to compete, or just ride

Anyone ready to try something new.

You don’t have to be fast.

You don’t have to be experienced.

You just have to show up.

Middle & High School Students (5th - 12th grade)

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WHy Fuerza?

Because this isn’t just about bikes.

It’s about:

  • finding your people

  • doing hard things

  • getting stronger (physically and mentally)

  • learning skills that transfer far beyond the trail

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We create a space where athletes feel seen, supported, and challenged.

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We’re not just building riders.

We’re shaping leaders.

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WE WORK TO:

Remove financial barriers

provide equipment, coaching, and support

increase diversity and representation in cycling

build inclusive, community-centered programming

Fuerza LA Youth MTB Foundation exists to expand access to mountain biking for youth across Los Angeles.

Our Non profit MissioN

Every donation directly supports athlete access, gear, coaching, and opportunities

We’re actively recruiting for the upcoming season.

Whether you’re curious, committed, or somewhere in between…

THIS IS YOUR SIGN.

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COME RIDE WITH US
Happy 15th birthday to a Fuerza OG athlete, Ethan Emory! May your day be filled with sweat and joy as you crush it at your first @seaotterclassic XC race! We are lucky to have you shredding, jumping, and peddling your way to podiums. We can’t
Happy Birthday to the man who keeps this whole thing rolling — @rob_stotts_ridepink! Builder of bikes. Builder of athletes. Builder of community. Rob, you are the backbone of Fuerza in more ways than we can count. From dialing bikes at the sh
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