Dear Gearhead: Edition One
Do you have questions you wish you could ask an expert in the cycling industry? Do mechanicals and flat tires throw you off your game? Does the spec section under a new bike read like another language?
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COVER PHOTO BY KATIE SOX: OREGON INTERSCHOLASTIC CYCLING LEAGUE
Do you have questions you wish you could ask an expert in the cycling industry? Do mechanicals and flat tires throw you off your game? Does the spec section under a new bike read like another language?
Menstrual health in sports is a topic that deserves more attention and zero shame. Understanding how menstruation affects, and can be affected by sports is key to being a great coach who makes girls and women feel comfortable and included.
The passing game, while simple, can be a great way to help your team feel comfortable with passing and communication on race day. Learn more!
This game is a great choice when getting to know your student-athletes and coaches early in the season. It also makes a great platform for setting expectations for physical, social, and emotional safety while engaging in an activity that will bring the group together and foster trust.
Mike Murphy is this month’s Meet the Coach feature—and a passionate leader helping shape the future of NICA! After retiring from corporate life, Mike found his calling through mountain biking.
Knee tag is a high energy game to play with your team once you’ve all become acquainted and are ready to have some silly fun.
Graduation is quickly approaching! Don’t forget to take the opportunity to celebrate the graduating seniors on your team.
From bike rodeos to trail work, there are lots of cool ideas out there for preseason events you can plan for your team. Check them out here!
Test your timing, coordination, and bike-body separation with Ring Toss—land an inner tube on a target while riding past! Turn it into a relay, add challenges, and get the whole team in on the fun!
Do you have questions you wish you could ask an expert in the cycling industry? Do mechanicals and flat tires throw you off your game? Does the spec section under a new bike read like another language?