
The Essential nature of Free Play & Bikes
Many of us grew up riding bikes in our neighborhoods with friends. Maybe we built jumps or rode all the way to the local gas… Read More »The Essential nature of Free Play & Bikes

Many of us grew up riding bikes in our neighborhoods with friends. Maybe we built jumps or rode all the way to the local gas… Read More »The Essential nature of Free Play & Bikes

Nutrition around training can seem like a daunting, complex issue. There are recommendations everywhere saying you need “this product” or “that product”. How do coaches… Read More »Nutrition basics for coaches

As coaches, we know crashes are inevitable. Part of our duty is to try and mitigate risk as much as possible. We can approach this… Read More »Coeus: Connecting Training Zones & Injury Prevention

With the launch of NICA’s new Trailhead site, we are stoked to share more stories, best practices, pro-tips, and proud moments from our NICA coach… Read More »Introducing: the Trailhead

Teen Trail Corps has proven that NICA student-athletes and coaches are out advocating for and working on their local trails. The NICA community put in… Read More »Building Impact with a Teen Trail Corps Coach

An off-the-bike, chase-style game that has athletes thinking on their feet, smiling, bonding…and sprinting!

Do you remember your favorite coach? It’s amazing to think of how impactful coaches can be in our lives. Even years later (or decades, for… Read More »Crafting your Athlete-Centered Coach Philosophy

How did the Pennsylvania league end an amazing season? With an event dedicated to building community and fun!

This quick, inclusive, and easy-to-explain off-the-bike game gets teams moving and laughing together. Knee tag is a great activity for the start of the season,… Read More »Knee Tag

The percentage of female student-athletes in NICA has held steady since we started tracking…until now! Over the past year, we’ve increased the percentage of girls… Read More »Celebrating a year of GRiT growth in 2022