What is ZteaM?

ZteaM Cycling is a national cycling organization with regional chapters that supports club riding and racing. We cater to men and women -- beginner, novice, or experienced, as well the more serious racer types.

Who founded ZteaM and why?

Hunter Ziesing left his 20 year Wall Street career to spread his passion for cycling health and fitness to others.

I am already a member of another cycling club, why join Zteam?

ZteaM has a national presence and the buying power to pass on deals to members. ZteaM promotes products found or suggested by its members and not just products we get deals on. Moreover, we give back nearly 80% of sponsor revenues to our members who contribute their time and effort to ZteaM. We also fund our own national Elite U27 cycling team and part of your dues goes to support them.

What are the other benefits to joining?

Members enjoy group rides, training, and nutrition advice as well as many product deals on clothing and equipment both nationally and through local businesses. See Member Deals.

What is a ZteaM chapter?

A chapter is like a franchise or its own club within ZteaM. Each chapter has its own blog, calendar, leadership, and various local vendors such as a local bike shop which caters to ZteaM members in that particular area. As a national ZteaM member, you are free to interact with any chapter should you be in that particular area. Just contact the chapter leader.

What is your typical member profile?

All ages and all types.  Anyone who can ride a bike and ride in a group. While we have a reputation of being racing oriented, we are not. Many of our members are crossing over into cycling from running.

What if there is no ZteaM Chapter in my area?

Consider starting one! You only need one person to start a chapter.

What is the geographic area and size of chapters?

There are no restrictions. We have 4 chapters in the SF bay area (example, Marin County, San Francisco, Napa, and Berkeley).  We all intermingle but chapters run autonomously.

What about women and ZteaM?

Besides promoting youth, getting women into the sport is one of our biggest objectives. We even have our own women’s clothing line, ZGirl. Many of our clinics are aimed at women.

Do I have to race if I join?

Absolutely not!  Actually only a very small percentage of our members race their bikes. ZteaM is largely about getting new entrants into the sport.  We are a club trying to take the intimidation out of cycling.

Do you have a racing program?

Yes, we have a CAT 1 Elite team that is generally made up of men under age 27. They race nationally and are funded by the club and sponsors. Masters and Elite 2 through 5 riders race at the local chapter levels. Contact the local chapter leaders for details.

Does ZteaM pay for my races entry fees?

In some cases, yes. It depends on the funding that each local chapter finds as well as the number of members in each chapter.

How is ZteaM funded?

Member dues, regional and local sponsors (chapters keep 80%), and national sponsors.

What are annual dues?

$75 for general membership and $25 for under age 23.

What do you do with the dues and sponsor money?

Some goes to coaching, some to local events and parties for members, some to charity and some to funding our youth CAT One Elite team. 80% of any locally raised money by the chapter stays within the chapter.

Is clothing free, what do I get?

No!. Nothing is free unless you contribute in some way to the club or the local community. Traditional clubs may charge lower dues than ZteaM but few have the buying power on clothing, national product deals, and local retail discounts that we provide.

Who supplies your clothing?

Louis Garneau – excellent quality! No pre order required. We stock all ZteaM items.

Can I join even if I am a member of another club?

Absolutely, several of our members are members of other clubs. You can only race for one club but we like to embrace all cyclist clubs.  You might race for another club but want to be part of ZteaM for its benefits or to support the Elite cycling team. .ZteaM is a great place to learn about cycling. Some go on to race and join other teams but most remain dues paying members.

Can my kids join ZteaM?

Yes, one membership covers all family members.