The Kansas Interscholastic Cycling League was founded in 2019 as a non-profit (501(c)3) Emergent League of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), the largest interscholastic mountain bike league in the nation. We facilitate the development of high school and middle school teams/clubs for grades 6-12 and provide the education, training, licensing, and insurance for coaches and volunteers. We also produce high-quality mountain bike events and races that emphasize the value of participation, camaraderie, positive sporting behavior, and well-being over competition.
We’re developing lifelong cyclists and revolutionizing youth sports by fostering inclusivity and empowerment, and we hope you come along for the ride! NICA uses the mountain bike as a tool to create community, build character, inspire confidence, and improve health. We bring entire families together through riding, cheering, volunteering, and connecting. NICA shifts the focus of youth sports to camaraderie and forging lifelong friendships, encouraging kids to give their best, rather than be their best.
Everyone is included, nobody rides the bench.
Vision
Our vision is to improve the lives of Kansas’ youth and communities through cycling.
Mission Statement
Provide high quality, safe, and fun mountain bike programs for Kansas’ youth, exposing students to the opportunity to build strong minds, bodies, and character through an equal and inclusive scholastic-based program.
Programs
Racing
Some of us certainly love to compete, but we still emphasize inclusion over competition and celebrate every athlete.
Teen Trail Corps
A key part of NICA is giving back and learning how to be good stewards of our parks and trails. Trail advocacy in our state is an important part of what we do!
Girls Riding Together (GRiT)
Kansas is proud to have an impressive ratio of girls participating in our league and aims to lead the growth for National participation. Our GRiT Weekend provides the opportunity for girls to form connections and develop skills in a welcoming and inclusive environment.