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
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
Crafting Practice Plans, Part 2: How to build an effective plan
This is the second article of a two-part series on creating and using practice plans with NICA teams. Following up on a piece about plan… Read More »Crafting Practice Plans, Part 2: How to build an effective plan
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
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
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
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?… Read More »Dear Gearhead: Edition One
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… Read More »Menstrual Health in Sports
Seven preseason event ideas to get your season started right
From bike rodeos to trail work, there are lots of cool ideas out there for preseason events you can plan for your team. Check them… Read More »Seven preseason event ideas to get your season started right