We are a chapter of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) – a California-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As one of 31 leagues across the country, we organize a mountain bike racing league for middle and high school student athletes. Above all, we consider ourselves a youth development organization, whose goal it is to build strong body, strong mind and strong character in our student athletes, with an unwavering focus on inclusivity and equality in everything we do.
2020 Season
COVID-19 isn't going to stop the WVICL from offering student-athletes opportunities for competition and fun this fall. While we have unfortunately been forced to cancel the in-person race series this year, we are offering three venues and race courses for teams to challenge themselves. Teams have a one-month window to hold a practice and self-timed race at each venue. These team guided events are for fun, and there will be no series scoring, however individual results will be tallied and posted here.
Race 1 - Canaan Valley Resort
Race 2 - Little Creek Park
Race 3 - North Bend State Park
More Than A Sport
Why NICA?
I love the feeling you get when you cross the finish line, knowing you gave it your all.
You're out there with your buddies... it's not really a rivalry with anyone - like you would [find] in other sports.
I love the atmosphere it brings and being with all the other riders on the team.
It's fun and makes me happy.
It teaches me not to give up.- I love the feeling you get when you cross the finish line, knowing you gave it your all.
- You're out there with your buddies... it's not really a rivalry with anyone - like you would [find] in other sports.
League News
Link2020 WVICL Coaches Summit
March 14th@ North Bend State ParkThe West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League’s third annual Leaders' Summit will bring together coaches —both new and experienced—to develop skills and knowledge, share strategies, and build community. In 2020 WVICL will head into its third year and will be providing the opportunity for every Middle and High School, public or private, to form club teams and participate in a scholastic mountain bike season brought to you by the West Virginia league, an official project League of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). This conference will promote a holistic approach to coaching that creates an environment in which young people can grow and thrive.- Link
WV NICA GRiT Ambassador Program
December 1stThe WV GRiT Ambassador Program aims to engage female NICA student-athletes in spreading the word about the GRiT program throughout West Virginia. Our goal as a league, is to increase female participation. Currently we sit at 22.4 %, and we aim to increase that to 33% by 2023. Deadline for submissions is May 1st. 
Riders Needed!
We have 12 teams across the state that are ready for you.
- Our league is available to every student-athlete that wants to participate
- Student-athletes in grades 6-12 can participate
- Boys and girls compete separately
- There is no “bench;” everyone rides and everyone scores
Coaches Wanted!
Skilled and dedicated coaches are the foundation of our mountain bike teams.
- No experience is necessary to become a WV League coach.
- We have the tools to help all coaches succeed.
- We offer comprehensive training at our Leader Summit events (Offered Each Spring).
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