NICA is not just about bikes…
NICA is about creating lifelong cyclists and redefining youth sports. By fostering inclusivity and empowerment, NICA transforms how kids grow and perceive the world. We're building a community where everyone rides... cultivating resilience, confidence, and passion.
Discover how NICA is revolutionizing youth sports
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Who We Are
We know that bikes are a powerful tool: NICA helps youth develop strength, resilience, and character, while pedaling with a supportive and inclusive community.
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NICA’s leagues span the country, offering local programs for youth across 30 states (and counting!) Find your league today and get involved!
NICA exists because of the generous support of partners and donors like you. If the interscholastic cycling movement moves you, please consider donating and help get one more kid on a bike!
Riding bikes...and so much more!
Since its roots as a high school race league in California in 2009, NICA has grown to a network of 32 leagues implementing a wide range of youth development programs. From trail stewardship to initiatives to get more girls and women on bikes, NICA’s programs meet kids where they’re at. Every rider has a place in NICA.
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NICA is changing the game in youth sports – and changing the world along the way.
Discover how NICA is revolutionizing youth sports and shaping the future »
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“The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) is, in my sweet little opinion, doing a big favor to the cycling industry, youth sports, and society at large. NICA, at its root, is cross-country mountain bike racing for junior high and high school students in the United States. The program creates a space where lifelong cyclists are born, personal growth is fostered, and that allows folks to participate at the level that suits them. And it’s not just the student-athlete who benefits, it’s everyone involved from coaches to families. NICA connects people.”
- Katie Sox, Oregon League Photographer & NICA Superfan -
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