PROGRAMS
NICA’s GRiT program is a focused effort to bring more girls and women into the cycling community to close the opportunity gap for current and future generations. Activities are focused on increasing awareness of NICA programs by offering girls-only social and riding opportunities for girls, moms, friends, siblings, and female coaches.
Ridgeline's GRiT Ambassador
Meet Ashley! Ashley is Team Ridgeline’s GRiT Ambassador now for the second season. She is a role model and leader for existing female student athletes and helps encourage and recruit new females to the sport. Ashley is about to start her 4th season on Team Ridgeline and is truly an inspiration to women everywhere!
Teen Trail Corps is a program, supported by REI and the Walton Family Foundation, that provides NICA student-athletes the opportunity to serve and give their time towards bike related advocacy activities. It is designed to provide exposure and be a gateway for NICA student athletes into the world of advocacy.
NICA Adventure is a program the allows youth to experience the benefits of mountain biking, camaraderie, community, and the outdoors. Teams reinforce NICA core values while building health and strength, learning new skills, and being part of a team of like-minded people through outdoor experiential education.