In this month’s The Trailhead article, we look at the power of visible female leadership and coaches from diverse backgrounds, how intentional succession planning strengthens programs, and the role each of us can play in developing the next generation of leaders.

The 2026 NICA Regional Events are coming! Time for your team to prepare! For most who will be attending, it’s a lot of “new”—new trails, new faces, new challenges, and new ways of participating in a NICA event.

This spring, we partnered with Rudy Project for another Local Leaders Giveaway. One of our winners was Rebekah from North State Composite.

IMBA has created a new course to help NICA coaches learn how to turn their passion for mountain biking into lasting trail access for their community and student-athletes.

Girls’ rides, GRiT Give it a Go events, league programs, recruiting more girls, or crafts at the GRiT tent during race weekends can all be part of GRiT, but they are not the whole picture.

The classic game of Line Up is a fun, no-setup-needed game to promote problem solving and working together as a group.

The best parts of NICA practices are watching student-athletes tackle new challenges, rolling down swooping singletrack, and experiencing the joy of bikes together.

Is your bike team chasing podiums, or is it chasing progress? This month’s feature Trailhead article explores the benefits of “mastery climates” and the pitfalls of the alternative.

Learn how to play Red Light, Green Light on bikes, a fun NICA team activity that helps student-athletes practice braking, bike-body separation, and track stands while building confidence and supporting teammates.