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NICA’s Inaugural Eastern Regional Festival and Championships
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November 10-12, 2023
NICA is guided by values of fun, inclusivity, equity, respect, and community. Every youth is empowered to be part of a thriving and engaged cycling community. We build strong minds, bodies, character, and communities through cycling.
Founded in 2009, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) develops interscholastic mountain biking programs for student-athletes across the United States.
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.
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.
NICA exists because of the generous support of our founding sponsors, national sponsors and our donors. If the interscholastic cycling movement moves you, please consider donating and help get one more kid on a bike!
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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.
Shared Mission: Kids on Bikes and More Close to Home Trails🌟
In an inspiring conversation between Amanda Carey, NICA President, and Kent McNeill, IMBA CEO, the importance of getting more kids on bikes and closer to home trails shines bright. 🏞️
🔹 Why is it crucial to have more kids on bikes? Biking equals freedom and early exposure to health, wellness, and community. NICA creates bonds and confidence in young riders.
🔹 What are the barriers, and how do we overcome them? Safe and easy trail access is key. When kids can ride to their rides, NICA participation soars. Removing transportation obstacles is the game-changer.
🔹 How can the bike industry help? Supporting NICA isn`t just about equipment; it`s about trail access too. Industry grants for trail development are essential. Together, let`s build a brighter future for youth riders! 🚴♀️
📸: norcalleague
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#KidsOnBikes #TrailAccess #MTBCommunity
Cycling isn`t just a sport; it`s a lifeline. At NICA, we know that mental health matters, and the bike can be a powerful tool for wellness. Let`s ride together, talk together, and support one another on the journey to stronger minds and happier hearts. 🌟
📸: Katie Sox
#NICA #mentalhealth #CICL #StrongerTogether
NICA Alum Sepp Kuss Makes History at 2023 Vuelta a España! 🇺🇸
Sepp Kuss, a proud NICA alum, achieved an incredible feat by becoming the first American to win one of Europe`s Grand Tours since 2013. His triumph in the 2023 Vuelta a España is a testament to his dedication and talent. 🏆
His win not only makes history but also inspires us all. Congratulations to Sepp on this incredible achievement! 🌟
#NICA #VueltaAEspaña #NICAAlum
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