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

    We know that bikes are a powerful tool: NICA helps youth develop strength, resilience, and character, while pedaling with a supportive and inclusive community.

    Our Mission

    Coach With NICA

    Are you the next coach who will change kidsโ€™ lives? Join our leagues as an adult volunteer with your local team and make an impact. All skill levels are welcome!

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    Find Your League

    NICAโ€™s leagues span the country, offering local programs for youth across 30 states (and counting!) Find your league today and get involved!

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

    Riding bikes...and so much more!

    Since its roots as a high school race league in California in 2009, NICA has grown to a network of 32 leagues implementing a wide range of youth development programs. From trail stewardship to initiatives to get more girls and women on bikes, NICAโ€™s programs meet kids where theyโ€™re at. Every rider has a place in NICA.

    Explore our programs below:

    NICA Events Racing & Team Practice

    Events, Racing, & Team Practice

    NICA GRiT (Girls Riding Together)

    NICA Coach Education

    NICA Teen Trail Corps

    Teen Trail Corps

    NICA Adventure

    NICA GRiT

    NICA Adventure

    NICA Adventure

    NICA is changing the game in youth sports โ€“ and changing the world along the way.

    Discover how NICA is revolutionizing youth sports and shaping the future »

    “NICA is, in my sweet little opinion, doing a big favor to the cycling industry, youth sports, and society at large... The program creates a space where lifelong cyclists are born, personal growth is fostered, and folks get to participate at the level that suits them. And it’s not just the student-athlete who benefits, it’s everyone involved from coaches to families. NICA connects people.”

    - Katie Sox, Oregon League Photographer & NICA Superfan -

    Read the full story at The Radavist »

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    Weโ€™re still obsessed with the 90s-inspired NICA gear from our partners at TC Screenprinting! ๐Ÿ’ฅ Bold colors, retro flair, and major throwback vibes. ๐Ÿ” Havenโ€™t grabbed yours yet? Click the link in bio to shop! ๐Ÿ”—

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    WE'RE HIRING! ๐Ÿšฒ๐ŸŽŠ Do you believe in the power of bikes to build stronger, more inclusive communities? NICA is looking for a passionate leader to join our Coach Education team as the GRiT and Community Outreach Manager! ๐Ÿค This full-time, remote position will lead our GRiT: Girls Riding Together and Pathfinders initiatives, as well as strategic outreach to help us expand access to mountain biking for youth underrepresented in the sport. From creating meaningful coach trainings to supporting grassroots programs that break down barriers to participation, this role is all about empowering more kids on bikes and making sure every student-athlete feels like they belong. ๐Ÿค— Sound like you or someone you know? Learn more and apply at the link in our bio. ๐Ÿ”—

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    NICA Stories

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    June 16, 2025

    Marionโ€™s Story: from NICA Parent to Lifelong Mountain Biker and Community Advocate

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    National Trails Day: North Carolina Leagueโ€™s Trailblazing TTC Impact

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    Generations of Trail Stewards: Building Community, One Trail at a Time

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    May 21, 2025

    From the Racecourse to Retail: NICA Student Athletes Launch RideLens Sunglasses

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