GRiT Archives

Seasons of GRiT! A Conversation with Coordinators Across Leagues

by Web AdminGRiT, Leagues, Partners, Student-Athletes, Teams August 8, 2023September 21, 2023Comments are Disabled

June is a great time to get out for a ride! With the weather warming and summer vacations being booked to mountain bike hotspots, NICA families have lots to look forward to.It’s also time for graduation. Teams across the country are celebrating their beloved senior riders. Whether moving on to a collegiate team, signing up to coach, or just commuting around town, NICA’s newest alumni are entering the next stage of their lives with their bikes and their communities by their side.

From Shy to Fly: The Carter Anderson Story

by Web AdminGRiT, Leagues, Racing, Student-Athletes, Teams July 7, 2023July 6, 2023Comments are Disabled

Celebrating NICA Seniors

by Web AdminGRiT, Leagues, Racing, Student-Athletes, Teams June 9, 2023June 22, 2023Comments are Disabled

Sea Otter GRiT Ride With Kate Courtney

by Web AdminCoaching, GRiT, Leagues, Student-Athletes May 11, 2023May 14, 2023Comments are Disabled

Nikki Peterson, Nevada North League Director, co-led a GRiT Ride with NorCal Coaches and NICA Alum Kate Courtney. It was a day dedicated to inspiring girls, making connections, and just having fun! Check out her story below.

NICA and Terry Precision Cycling Partner to Empower Girls Through Cycling

by Web AdminGRiT, Partners, Promotions, Sponsors April 13, 2023April 14, 2023Comments are Disabled

At NICA, we believe that cycling has the power to transform lives, and we are committed to making cycling accessible to everyone. The GRiT program is an integral part of this mission, as it seeks to increase female participation in mountain biking and create a supportive community for girls who ride. From group rides and skills clinics to races and competitions, the GRiT program offers girls and women a wide range of opportunities to experience the thrill and excitement of cycling.

A Utah Coach with GRiT

by Web AdminCoaching, GRiT, Leadership, Leagues, Racing, Student-Athletes, Teams March 22, 2023March 26, 2023Comments are Disabled

NICA coaches are trained to emphasize values like teamwork, sportsmanship, and mutual respect, and to create an environment where athletes feel supported and encouraged to take risks and push themselves to achieve their goals. This includes recognizing and celebrating the achievements of all athletes, regardless of their level of ability or performance, and encouraging athletes to support each other through both successes and setbacks.

Girls Riding Together: Rosa’s Story

by Web AdminGRiT, Leadership, Leagues, Racing, Student-Athletes, Teams March 9, 2023March 10, 2023Comments are Disabled

March is Women’s History Month, a collection of days where we honor the trailblazing women who came before us. It has been a historic decade for American women in cycling, and the NICA community has rallied around the mantra: More Girls on Bikes!

Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Cyclists

by Web AdminGRiT, Racing, Student-Athletes November 30, 2022January 3, 2023Comments are Disabled

NICA introduced a new generation of female cyclists to the sport. Now, they’re giving back to the programs that started it all.

Meet West Virginia GRiT Coordinator – Mia Fox

by Web AdminGRiT May 24, 2021November 15, 2022Comments are Disabled

In celebration of Asian American – Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Mia Fox, a NICA Coach and West Virginia GRiT Coordinator who plays a key role in the West Virginia NICA Community and also strives to be a role model for young women and women of color across West Virginia.

NICA GRiT Presented by Continental Tires

by Web AdminGRiT, Partners April 29, 2021November 15, 2022Comments are Disabled

Currently, girls represent 20% of NICA’s overall national student-athlete participation. NICA GRiT (Girls Riding Together) seeks to increase that number significantly over the next five years. The GRiT Program is NICA’s effort to recruit and retain more girls and female coaches in NICA programs.