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Language is important. When we first launched this league, we noticed the reaction we got from people when we said that middle and high schoolers will “race” and can say it had varying effects. To a new rider, even the words “mountain biking” can bring up images that does not really represent what our version of mountain biking is, as explained in this article.

The Oregon Interscholastic Cycling League came up with a great acronym for what a race is and we wanted to share it with you here: Really Awesome Challenging Event because that’s exactly what it is. Our races are a timed event on a closed course and the rider can choose what they want to accomplish out there. That may be getting on the podium or just finishing one lap without getting off the bike, but whatever it is, it’s gonna be rad and we’ll be there to root and cheer each and every rider that comes out.

FL NICA racing is an inclusive format for youth, offering participants of all skill levels the opportunity to experience and learn discipline, perseverance, sportsmanship and accomplishment.

Racing in the team environment helps student-athletes learn empathy, humility, flexibility, and resiliency. Student-athletes learn that it takes a village to build a successful racer, as well as to put on a race.

Racing is one of the league’s programs designed to help build a strong mind, body, and character in student athletes.

Event Scehdule
NICA Racing

…every time I attend a race I am struck by its positive effect on kids’ lives, many who have just discovered this healthy sport though NICA’s programs.

– Cycling legend Ned Overend

Volunteers Make It Work

NICA is a volunteer built and supported organization. FL NICA has grown significantly from its early roots, but there is no doubt that coaches, race and adventure weekend volunteers, and event and league staff volunteers are vital to every piece of the experience. Find out more about how to be part of the team.

Join the Team!

USA Cycling & NICA Partnership

A NICA partnership with USA Cycling (USAC) is providing the opportunity for riders who so choose to register with USAC and earn points toward participation in USAC national-level events through participating in FL NICA/NICA events. More information can be found by contacting USA Cycling or checking out their FAQs.

USA Cycling
NICA Racing