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.
Coach game night: A winning way to build culture from the top
Preseason is the perfect time to get coaches together and begin building camaraderie, team culture, instruction skills, and a focus on fun. Are coach group… Read More »Coach game night: A winning way to build culture from the top
Reframing “Sorry”: Teaching Girls to Take Up Space on the Trail
It happens all the time. A girl puts a foot down on a climb and says “sorry” to the rider behind her. She takes her… Read More »Reframing “Sorry”: Teaching Girls to Take Up Space on the Trail
Crafting Practice Plans, Part 1
Did you know your specific role from beginning of practice to end? Or did you and your team just show up and “ride bikes?” While… Read More »Crafting Practice Plans, Part 1
Meet the Team: Highlands Composite and Ramapo-Indian Hills
Hold on to your helmets! This month, we’ve got a double dose of NICA community as we highlight two teams in our Meet the Team… Read More »Meet the Team: Highlands Composite and Ramapo-Indian Hills
NICA Advocacy Training with PeopleForBikes
NICA coaches and league directors help shape the future of biking in their communities. This virtual training by PeopleForBikes gives you the tools to advocate… Read More »NICA Advocacy Training with PeopleForBikes
Safe and Stylish: Why You Should Wear Sunglasses on Every Ride
Although you’re ready to go as you are, NICA recommends you (and your student-athletes) wear gloves and glasses on your rides. It’s not just to… Read More »Safe and Stylish: Why You Should Wear Sunglasses on Every Ride
Practice alternatives when weather closes the trails
Late autumn and early spring are our sport’s “shoulder seasons.” Not too far from winter, they can be unpredictable when it comes to weather. Every… Read More »Practice alternatives when weather closes the trails
Riding with gratitude and riding for yourself
Most times you ride, you’re subconsciously assessing yourself based on the people around you. With so much external comparison, it’s easy to get caught up… Read More »Riding with gratitude and riding for yourself
Male Coaches’ Role in Supporting Female Athletes and Coaches
Men play a critical role in creating great environments for girls in sports and for women coaches. Sports are so important to the development of… Read More »Male Coaches’ Role in Supporting Female Athletes and Coaches