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 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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Race season is HERE! 🔥

This weekend, riders in Florida, Arizona, and Texas are lining up for their first races of the spring season. Stoke is HIGH and we’re ready to kick off an epic season of NICA racing! 🚀💨
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What are the NICA Awards? 🏆

The NICA Awards are our way of celebrating the heart and soul of the NICA community! 🌟

Each year, we honor the student-athletes, coaches, teams, and volunteers who go above and beyond to make youth cycling amazing. 🤩

From building inclusive teams and fostering community to showing extraordinary character and creating positive change, these awards recognize the people who embody NICA’s mission and values. 💪

✨ Nominations for the 2024 NICA Awards are now OPEN! ✨

Do you know someone who deserves to be celebrated? Nominate them today! 🎊

🗓️ Nominations close February 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific.

Link in bio to submit your nomination 🔗
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Even though mountain biking is an individual sport, there’s so much value in a positive team-based mentality. In her recent webinar with NICA coaches, athletes, and families, @thehannahotto said it perfectly. We do better together, and another person’s success is not only motivation, it’s inspiration and momentum lifting up our sport.

And just like so many things we learn through riding, we think this is applicable beyond the bike, too - don’t you? 😉

Join Hannah for the rest of her webinars to soak in more wisdom, dream big, and get the tools to execute on your goals.

If you couldn’t make it to her first session, check out the recording and free goal-setting worksheet! Sessions are open to all NICA athletes, coaches, and families.

Link in bio to register for webinars 2, 3, and 4, and to watch session 1!
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📣 Do you have a fun or inspiring story to share with the NICA community? We want to hear it!!! 🌟

Whether it’s a personal triumph, a team milestone, or a memorable trail moment, your story could inspire others in the NICA community and beyond. ✨

📝 Link in bio to submit your story for a chance to be featured on our platforms.

#MoreKidsOnBikes #NICAStories #NICA
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