As the days get shorter, and the weather turns colder (in many of our leagues, at least!) we’re looking forward to cozying up on the… Read More »Get inspired with book recommendations from NICA staff
Sometimes, mountain bike lingo feels like another language. For a beginner rider, coach, or parent, the vocabulary that comes with this sport can be overwhelming.… Read More »A “crash course” in MTB Lingo
Julie is a super-coach! Read about her role as a NICA leader and as a co-founder of Trails for Youth, an organization that provides opportunities… Read More »Meet the Coach: Julie Childers
Get ready for the races! This month we’re covering everything you need to know to create a great event experience for your NICA team. As… Read More »Race & Event Weekends: Bringing the Fun
We all have that one thoughtful, crafty, or creative friend who knows how to level-up any occasion. Maybe that person is YOU! We want to… Read More »Creating a Fun & Inclusive Event Weekend for your entire team
We all know that NICA events are exciting, full of energy, and just plain fun. But how do we share this stoke with people we… Read More »Intentional invitations: Bring someone new to your next race!
We’ve all probably set a big goal without really thinking it through. Here’s how it plays out… “I’m gonna ride 8,000 miles this year. Let’s… Read More »Process goals to set athletes up for success
“NICA is a community that cheers each other on. No matter where you come from, no matter what team jersey you wear, people will cheer… Read More »Meet the Coach: Heather Weirich
Next time you’re faced with a challenge, here are a few things to think about why the harder route might actually be the BEST route.… Read More »Why we do hard things: Lessons for coaches & Athletes
“Without my e-bike, there is no way I could coach at every practice. Having an e-bike allows me to lead rides when other coaches aren’t… Read More »How e-bikes are changing the coaching landscape