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About

The Texas Interscholastic Mountain Bike League provides competitive and developmental mountain biking programs for students in grades 6 through 12. We are committed to  providing an inclusive environment, teaching safe riding practices and getting more kids on bikes.

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Our Mission

The Texas Interscholastic Mountain Bike League works to establish and maintain safe, quality middle and high school mountain bike programs.

Our Values

  • Fun: NICA inspires friendship, joy, and adventure.
  • Inclusivity: NICA believes everyone should be able to participate in our programs and feel welcomed, respected and supported.
  • Equity: NICA is committed to fair treatment, equal access, opportunity, advancement and elimination of barriers to encourage participation for all.
  • Respect: NICA expects consideration for all others, oneself, and the outdoors.
  • Community: NICA unites diverse people, families and communities through cycling by creating fun and welcoming experiences.

Our Community

  • Provide students who have the desire to mountain bike with the coaching and camaraderie that will help them achieve both competitive and non-competitive goals in a safe and enjoyable manner.
  • Develop an awareness of what it is to be an athlete that is both gracious and respectful to their community.
  • Create an environment in which students may discover new friendships and find role models.
  • Guide students to learn new skills and disciplines, and establish the foundations of mountain bike racing.
  • Foster a responsible attitude toward the use of trails and wilderness. 
  • Promote the value of cycling to our community as a mode of transportation and a life-long sport. 

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