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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 for safe, connected, and accessible places to ride. Learn how to support grassroots efforts and use PeopleForBikes’ resources to make a real difference.

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 young people and their coaches have a huge influence on that experience. Male coaches can be great coaches of girls and can support and mentor women coaches if they are intentional in three areas of their allyship.

Dear Gearhead: Edition One

Do you have questions you wish you could ask an expert in the cycling industry? Do mechanicals and flat tires throw you off your game? Does the spec section under a new bike read like another language?

Menstrual Health in Sports

Menstrual health in sports is a topic that deserves more attention and zero shame. Understanding how menstruation affects, and can be affected by sports is key to being a great coach who makes girls and women feel comfortable and included.

Behavior Management for NICA Teams

The Behavior Management for NICA Teams guide is your go-to resource for fostering a positive, inclusive team environment. Packed with practical strategies, it’s designed to help coaches confidently manage behavior and support every athlete’s success.

Put a lid on it!

Helmet safety isn’t just a seasonal topic—it’s a year-round priority. Whether you’re choosing, replacing, or adjusting a helmet, these key tips will help ensure optimal protection and comfort.

Graphic showing a basic youth mountain bike team website with Canva logo

Canva Design Resources for Teams

Did you know that NICA has a Canva library of pre-made templates for your mountain bike teams?

From postcards to yard signs, flyers to social media posts, and even business cards that are perfect to carry along on a ride in your hip pack — we’ve got a wide range of templates to get you started, or to inspire your own custom design.

Gear Guide

NICA is excited to share a NEW resource called the NICA Gear. This guide provides the foundational basics on the equipment and gear needed for any rider to be a part of a NICA team.

Show your gratitude with a NICA Superstar Ballot

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The NICA Superstar Ballot is an “official” yet fun way you can acknowledge the awesomeness on your teams every day. You’ve probably seen our digital Superstar Ballots on social media this month (if you haven’t yet, check out our Instagram story highlights!) – the concept is simple: the Superstar Ballot is a short, standardized form that allows you to acknowledge your athletes, families, and fellow coaches for all the positive things they bring to the team.