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Riding Beyond Limits: Cash Taylor’s Journey Racing A Hand-Cycle
Cash Taylor’s journey into the world of mountain biking began with an unforgettable invitation to an Idaho Interscholastic Cycling League…
May 2, 2024
Kimberly’s Story
Phinneus McKenna has been a shining light of positivity on the North Tahoe Mountain Bike Team. Despite his limitations, he…
March 25, 2024
No Matter Who You Are: Phinneus McKenna’s Story – Riding with NICA While Legally Blind
Phinneus McKenna has been a shining light of positivity on the North Tahoe Mountain Bike Team. Despite his limitations, he…
December 25, 2023
No Matter Where You’re From: How The UrbanPromise Trailblazers Are Bringing Mountain Biking to Wilmington
NICA teams are spread across the country, forming even in urban areas not well known for their access to trails.…
December 17, 2023
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No Matter Where You Start: Ambra Baldwin Hart’s Story
“I’ll be the best sweep you’ve ever had.” Two years ago, that was Ambra Baldwin…
December 11, 2023
2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Picking the perfect holiday gift for your coaches, student-athletes, family, and friends is tricky. But,…
December 5, 2023
No Matter Why You Ride: Madison Bess’ Story
Student-athletes pick up the bike for many different reasons. They want to challenge themselves, to…
November 30, 2023
From Athlete, to Coach, to Advocate: Meet Alumni Gabby Huffman
When Gabby Huffman’s parents started the San Domenico Mountain Bike Team, she knew she wanted…
November 20, 2023
From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Tessa’s NICA Journey
To help raise awareness and celebrate the many ways that people with ADHD are thriving,…
October 12, 2023
Seasons of GRiT! A Conversation with Coordinators Across Leagues
When GRiT (Girls Riding Together) was launched in 2018, its purpose was to invite more…
August 8, 2023
From Shy to Fly: The Carter Anderson Story
Continuing to race bikes is something many NICA athletes choose to pursue after their years…
July 7, 2023
Celebrating NICA Seniors
June is a great time to get out for a ride! With the weather warming…
June 9, 2023
Sea Otter GRiT Ride With Kate Courtney
Nikki Peterson, Nevada North League Director, co-led a GRiT Ride with NorCal Coaches and NICA…
May 11, 2023
Shred for your Head
With May bringing a focus on mental health awareness, we want to feature one of…
May 5, 2023
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