Breaking down barriers, one bike at a time. 💥

Huge thanks to our friends at @mongoosebikes for donating a fleet of bikes to the Sun Prairie Mountain Bike Team in Wisconsin. These bikes made a tangible difference, not just for athletes who faced mechanical issues or needed gear upgrades, but for one rider in particular who outgrew his old bike and received the right size just in time for the season. 🚲

Now he’s paying it forward by bringing his younger brother out to the trails and introducing him to the sport. As his mom shared: “This is really a special treat and very much appreciated!”

Together we’re building a more inclusive and supportive mountain biking community. Thank you Mongoose for helping us get #MoreKidsOnBikes! 🥳 ...

In April, @missourimtb GRiT hosted its third annual Coach Retreat, focused on building confidence and community among female coaches. ✨

Thanks to @shesendsmtb, coaches gained hands-on experience leading rides, teaching skills, and planning inclusive Try-It-Out events to welcome new girls into the sport. 🤝

Big thanks to the She Sends Foundation for helping get more women and girls on bikes. 🚲

📸: Triggered Media ...

You`re invited! Join us for a virtual screening of the brand new @competitivecyclist film "What is NICA?" followed by a live panel discussion on how NICA is transforming the landscape of youth sports. 🚲

🗓 May 28
🕓 4:00 PM PT | 5:00 PM MT | 7:00 PM ET
📍 Zoom - reserve your spot now
🎁 Live attendees will be entered to win a $50 Competitive Cyclist gift card!

🌟 Panelists include:
Amanda Carey – NICA President
Ian Gonder – Competitive Cyclist
Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach – NICA Board + coaching expert
Cassie Smith + Jess Harmening – NICA West Virginia League

Whether you`re a seasoned coach or brand new to NICA, this event is your chance to hear directly from the people shaping the future of youth sports.

✅ Current NICA Coaches earn 1 CEU for attending live
🔗 Register at the link in our bio

Come find out how our programs are changing lives across the country. 💥 ...

If you ask Hailey Childress, Program Director at the @norcalleague, moms are the backbone of everything they do. ✨

This season, the NorCal League made it a priority to celebrate these incredible women through M.O.B. (Moms on Bikes) events at three of their races. Each gathering brought together 25–35 moms, all of whom left with huge smiles and new connections. Hosted at the GRiT tent, these events began with an hour of off-the-bike connection, conversation, and crafting, followed by a fun and social ride on the Junior Development race course. This was led by coaches Briana Forgie, Ashley Von Edge, and Maggie Swarner. 🤝

This year, M.O.B. partnered with the League’s Try It Out program to promote equity and inclusion. NorCal program leads, Hailey and Kia, saw a chance to make mountain biking more accessible by providing quality loaner bikes and gear for moms who were new to the sport or didn’t have their own equipment.
The final M.O.B. event of the season will be held at their championship race. It will be the cherry on top, bringing together moms from all four NorCal regions to celebrate, connect, and elevate the NorCal GRiT community to new heights. 💫

This Mother’s Day, we thank all NICA moms for making the magic happen. For their teens, for their teams, and for our entire community. 🤗 ...