Coaching with Games: PART 1
Welcome to our 3-part Coaching with Games series! We’ll highlight skills, methods, and best practices for using games with your teams. As NICA coaches, we… Read More »Coaching with Games: PART 1
Who Leads Matters
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… Read More »Who Leads Matters
Feature Resource: Supporting your Team for NICA Regionals
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,… Read More »Feature Resource: Supporting your Team for NICA Regionals
NICA x Rudy Project: Local Leaders Spring Giveaway Winners
This spring, we partnered with Rudy Project for another Local Leaders Giveaway. One of our winners was Rebekah from North State Composite.
New IMBA Trail Champion course for NICA coaches
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… Read More »New IMBA Trail Champion course for NICA coaches
GRiT is not what you think it is
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… Read More »GRiT is not what you think it is
Line Up (off- and on-the-bike versions)
The classic game of Line Up is a fun, no-setup-needed game to promote problem solving and working together as a group.
Mechanicals & Maintenance
The best parts of NICA practices are watching student-athletes tackle new challenges, rolling down swooping singletrack, and experiencing the joy of bikes together.
Cultivate a Climate of Mastery, Not Comparison, on Your Team
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… Read More »Cultivate a Climate of Mastery, Not Comparison, on Your Team
Game of the Month: Red Light, Green Light
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… Read More »Game of the Month: Red Light, Green Light
Game of the month: Between the Lines
Whether it’s through a tight section of singletrack or along a narrow log skinny, riding a consistent line is an important ability out on the… Read More »Game of the month: Between the Lines