NICA is not just about bikes…

NICA is about creating lifelong cyclists and redefining youth sports. By fostering inclusivity and empowerment, NICA transforms how kids grow and perceive the world. We're building a community where everyone rides... cultivating resilience, confidence, and passion.
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Who We Are

Founded in 2009, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) develops interscholastic mountain biking programs for student-athletes across the United States.

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Coach With NICA

NICA coaches are role models and teachers who are open to learning the best practices of youth mountain bike coaching and actively work to hone their leadership skills on and off the bike.

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Find Your League

Leagues fulfill NICA's mission, improving the lives of teens and positively impacting communities by providing a high-quality, safe and fun interscholastic mountain bike program.

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NICA

NICA exists because of the generous support of our founding partners, national partners, and donors like you. If the interscholastic cycling movement moves you, please consider donating and help get one more kid on a bike!

NICA is More Than Racing...

NICA began as a race organization. Over the years, NICA has expanded to be inclusive of many stories: from trail stewardship, to girls riding together, to adventure by bike, our programs showcase the depth of our community and initiatives.

Coach Education Program

The purpose of the NICA Coach Education Program is to deliver comprehensive training to NICA coaches that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to provide quality programming to NICA student-athletes. Quality coach education is the cornerstone to developing great youth coaches who can support the mission and vision of NICA.

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NICA Social Media

October is all about racing 🏁 ...and we’re kicking it off with some highlights from the trail! 💥

Stay tuned for a month full of action, stories, and everything that makes racing awesome! 🚵‍♀️

🎥: @khopshoots

#MoreThanRacing #YouthCycling #NICA
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Please join us in giving a warm NICA welcome (and a like ❤️, follow 🤝, and share!) to @oklahoma.mtb!

Oklahoma is NICA’s 32nd league! This means more trails, more friendships, and more opportunities for youth to get outside across the country. 🚵‍♂️

Led by Mitch Franklin and Dave Weaver, the Oklahoma league is stoked to get started: “We’re excited to offer students across the state an opportunity to experience the many benefits of mountain biking—whether they’re competing, exploring, or just having fun on the trails,” said Weaver. 🤗

Oklahoma friends: SAVE THESE DATES! 🗓️
- Registration for coaches opens March 1
- Student-athlete registrations opens April 1
- Pre-season runs April 1 through June 30
- Regular season kicks off on July 1
- Racing and events launch in fall 2025!

📸: @oklahoma.mtb

#NICA #NewLeague #NICAOklahoma
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“Want to try mountain biking with me?” Tag a friend who you think should try mountain biking in the comments! 👇 🏷️

GRiT is so many things: community, empowerment, a movement. But GRiT always starts with an invitation: an intentional ask to bring someone into the world of mountain biking. Is there someone you can invite to be a part of your cycling community?

This week we challenge you to reach out to a friend, relative, or classmate and let them know you’d love to ride with them. Tag them here! You never know…one small invite can lead to a lifetime of cycling adventures! Share this post or mention a friend in the comments to start the conversation…

📷 @dhobie1
💙@ncicl_grit
🚵🏾‍♂️ @northcarolinamtb
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