Programs
NICA is so much more than racing bikes. Come for the racing, but stay for the leadership opportunities, camps, clinics, GRiT and community.
Beyond Racing
The Teen Trail Corps Program teaches student-athletes to give back to their sport by helping to maintain trails and develop relationships with land owners. Athletes can earn badges for stewarding or advocating for mountain biking in different ways.
NICA Adventure programming helps students discover the joy of biking and outdoor adventures. We use games and experiential education to help students challenge themselves at their own pace and develop a lifelong love of cycling.
Girls Riding Together, a.k.a GRiT Texas is an outreach program focused on recruiting, developing, and retaining female athletes, coaches, ride leaders, and volunteers. GRiT Texas is part of the NICA National GRiT outreach program.
What does the TX NICA season look like?
Off-season
May-October
This is a great time to carry the momentum from the season into recruiting. It is also a good time for coaches and students to let their bodies and minds reset.
Some students continue racing the Trek Off-Road Series, TMBRA and other events in the off-season on their own.
Other students take on other sports that help balance out the body and help prevent burnout and overtraining.
Pre-season
October-January
Starting in October you will see NICA activities start popping up – These often start with team recruitment, fundraising and team kick-off meetings.
Coaches begin registering riders in Pit Zone and collecting size information for t-shirts, jerseys, etc.
Team practices can begin November 1.
Race-season
January-May
Practices should be in full-swing a few times a week and the racing season begins!
Race weekends are family-friendly and often younger siblings and grandparents even come along!
Season Schedule
Our league has expanded into North and South Conferences to support our growing community of student-athletes across Texas.
We’ll start the season together at a shared Season Opener, then continue with simultaneous race weekends at different venues for each conference.
At the end of the season, both conferences come back together for a statewide celebration at our State Championships
Pre-Season Events
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Racing
NICA races provide student athletes a place to set goals, build character and achieve their personal best. The league hosts five regular season races and a state championship. Races are professionally produced and supported.
2025 Leader Summit
Mark your calendars for this year's Leader Summit, hosted by Mesquite Composite at Vanguard High School in Mesquite, TX.
Try it Out – McAllister Park – San Antonio
Try it Out - McAllister Park San Antonio Hosted by the San Antonio-area NICA Teams Location: McAllister Park Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Try it Out – North Shore – Flower Mound
Try it Out - North Shore Presented by Trek | Hosted by the DFW-area NICA Teams Location: Murrell Park (Meet at the MADD Shelter)Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025Time: 10:00 a.m. […]
GRiT Event | Lakeside Park – Waco
Lakeside Park 1625 Estates Drive, Waco, TX, United StatesSign Up (so we know how many snacks to bring!)
Try it Out – Millican Reserve
Try it Out - Millican Reserve Hosted by the College Station Composite team Location: Millican Reserve (follow Pumpkinpalooza signage to the boathouse)Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025Time: 10:00 a.m. – noon […]
Try it Out – Brazos River Park – Sugar Land
Try it Out - Sugar Land Presented by Trek | Hosted by the Houston-area NICA Teams Location: Brazos River Park, Sugar LandDate: Saturday, November 1, 2025Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 […]
2026 Season Opener – Troy | N+S
Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration details and venue information. We can’t wait to see you for a fun-filled weekend.