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Meg Fisher: World Champion, Paralympian, and NICA Coach

by Web AdminUncategorized August 24, 2020November 28, 2023Comments are Disabled

Meg Fisher won Paralympic gold, silver and Bronze medals in the Rio 2016 and London 2012 games and ten world championships and is a NICA Coach for the Montana League. Meg’s road to success has not been easy. At 19 years old she was involved in a tragic car accident that nearly killed her. She survived a coma and lost the lower portion of her left leg. Meg worked hard to heal and move beyond her new physical limitations. Today, she is dedicated to helping erase limits, change lives, and demonstrate the capacity of the human body and spirit.

Shimano Live Host and Pro CX Racer Andrew Juiliano speaks with NICA President Steve Matous

by Web AdminUncategorized August 14, 2020November 28, 2023Comments are Disabled

Shimano Live Host and Pro CX Racer Andrew Juiliano speaks with NICA President Steve Matous about getting more kids on bikes even during this exceptional time. While the huge race campouts, where thousands of student athletes and their families gather for weekends of two wheeled fun, garner much of the attention, NICA is about more than just race days. From adventure rides to trail work weekends, the organization aims to use cycling to build character and community while fostering lifelong friendships and a love for an active lifestyle.

Catching up with Texas League Director – Adam Finck

by Web AdminUncategorized June 16, 2020November 28, 2023Comments are Disabled

In honor of Father’s Day this month – we caught up with Texas’s new League Director, Adam Finck. This father of two has been involved with the Texas League since it was launched in 2012, first as a head coach for the Lubbock Bombers and now as the new Texas League Director.

Celebrating NICA’s Class of 2020

by Web AdminStudent-Athletes May 27, 2020November 28, 2023Comments are Disabled

As we head toward what in any other year would be spring league championships, proms, senior pranks and graduation, our hearts go out to our Class of 2020 Seniors. We are proud of what you’ve accomplished as students, athletes, role models and mentors throughout your time with NICA and are thankful that you chose to make NICA part of your middle and high school career. From across the country – here are some snapshots and spotlights on some of our awesome Class of 2020.

Connecting Across COVID

by Web AdminUncategorized April 29, 2020November 28, 2023Comments are Disabled

When the recent COVID-19 restrictions put a sudden halt to NICA’s spring 2020 in-person activities, that didn’t deter Bella Hyser with the Alabama League from continuing to ride and connect with her fellow student-athletes while still staying safe.

Patterson Park Team is getting #moregirlsonbikes

by Web AdminUncategorized March 30, 2020November 30, 2023Comments are Disabled

In celebration of Women’s History Month – we’re proud to highlight female student-athletes and coaches across NICA who are making a positive impact to our community. Coaches Cathy Witt and Becky Redett from the Maryland League formed an all-female team last year to introduce Baltimore City youth to the sport of mountain biking. Partnering with a local middle school, Commodore John Rodgers and the nearby Julie Community Center, the team practiced at Patterson Park, a historic 295 acre park located in the heart of Baltimore city. Thus, the Patterson Park Mountain Bike team was created!

Richmond Cycling Corps: Can’t Stop. Won’t Stop.

by Web AdminUncategorized February 18, 2020November 28, 2023Comments are Disabled

Around the same time NICA was being formed on the west coast, Craig Dodson formed the Richmond Cycling Corps on the east coast. Now under the direction of Matt Kuhn, we caught up with Matt to find out how the Richmond Cycling Corps is changing lives and empowering Richmond’s urban youth through cycling.

US Bank Donates $20,000 to NICA on Behalf of REI

by Web AdminUncategorized November 26, 2019November 28, 2023Comments are Disabled

US Bank has donated $20,000 on behalf of the REI Mastercard program to The National Interscholastic Cycling Association, a national nonprofit that develops interscholastic mountain biking programs for middle and high school student-athletes.

Building Community in SoCal

by Web AdminCoaching October 24, 2019November 28, 2023Comments are Disabled

NICA unites diverse people, families and communities through cycling by creating fun and welcoming experiences. Community is one of NICA’s Values and central to our mission to build strong minds, bodies, character and communities through cycling. Recently, we caught up with Carmen Luna, the Team Director for the SoCal League’s Eastlake High School and South Bay Composite teams to learn about the mountain biking community she’s been building in southern California.