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Moms Just Wanna Have Fun(damentals)
One of a parent’s proudest NICA moments is cheering for their child when they pass by on the trail, cross…
October 16, 2024
Finley Scott + IICL mental health campaign: How NICA student-athletes are changing the narrative surrounding mental health
Youth sports and physical wellness are clearly connected. But what about mental health? The topic of mental wellness in youth…
October 10, 2024
A Community That Cares: Broden’s Story
7th grader Broden Ala has always loved mountain biking. He waited years to be old enough to participate in NICA…
August 16, 2024
School of Singletrack: The Rise of On-Campus Trails in Charlottesville
Eight NICA teams dot the region. An unprecedented four have accessible, well-maintained, on-campus trails. Two of these are public high…
May 31, 2024
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School of Singletrack: The Rise of On-Campus Trails in Charlottesville
Eight NICA teams dot the region. An unprecedented four have accessible, well-maintained, on-campus trails. Two…
May 31, 2024
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…
May 2, 2024
Kimberly’s Story
Phinneus McKenna has been a shining light of positivity on the North Tahoe Mountain Bike…
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…
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…
December 17, 2023
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
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