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.
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.
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.
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.
NICA Social Media
Don`t be sad because the season`s almost over...get STOKED because NICA Eastern Regionals registration just opened up! 🕺😎
All high school athletes in our 11 participating eastern leagues are invited to register now...hurry, `cause spots are limited! Not in HS but still want to join the fun? It`s a full-on festival weekend and we welcome the entire NICA community to come check it out. GRiT activities (with @trekfactoryracingxc athlete @madigan.munro!), adventure rides, and Teen Trail Corps activities await! Plus our partners are stoked to connect with you at the expo 🎪
If heaven is a place on earth, it might just be Elkton, MD from November 9-11 💫☀️✨
🔗 in bio to register now!
📸: @greta.s.garcia
🎥: @khopshoots
#NICA #EasternRegionals #ElktonMaryland
Imagine: three epic days of racing, adventure rides, and hanging out with your NICA fam. This is more than just a race–it’s a full-blown festival where every rider from Delaware to Florida to New York and beyond comes together. 🤝
Registration is now OPEN for any high school athletes from our 11 participating leagues. Hurry over to sign up, because spots are limited! The vibes are gonna be next-level with everyone riding and cheering. 🔥
See you in Elkton, Maryland November 9-11, 2024! Link in bio for more info 🔗
📸: @photobukalo
#NICA #EasternRegionals #ElktonMaryland
Happy National Coaches day! We`d be lost without you on race day and every day. Thanks for all you do to make NICA magic happen across our leagues ... and for letting our student-athletes pie you in the face (sometimes)! 🤣🥧
📸: @sox.katie, @firstplacephoto, @actionimagesindy, @sarahjmashburn, @fredbphoto, @rolling_haynes, @khopshoots, @childress_hannah, @dhobie1
#NICA #Coaches #NationalCoachesDay
That finish line feeling!!! ✨
There’s nothing that beats the feeling of reaching the finish line in a race. From smiles to laughter to complete exhaustion, (we don`t blame you 😅) we love seeing your expressions. Especially when it ends in a finish line hug or high five! 🤗
📸: @lopezphotoworks, @brianna_marie, @sabrinakadventures, @dhobie1, @sox.katie & @snakegrl36
#NICA #YouthCycling #MoreKidsOnBikes
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
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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