West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League
We are a chapter of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) – a California-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As one of 21 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.
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.
2019 Race Schedule
| Race Date | Name | Location | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31st to 1st | Little Creek Classic | Little Creek City Park | |
| Sep 14th to 15th | Rally In The Valley | Canaan Valley Resort State Park | |
| Sep 28th to 29th | Battle at Big Bear | Big Bear Lake Camplands | |
| Oct 12th to 13th | Defend the Bend | North Bend State Park | |
| Oct 26th to 27th | The Stonewall Challenge | Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park |
League News
NewsGRiT Camp 2019
June 7th@ Big Bear Lake Camp LandsMark Your Calendars! Our first GRiT Camp is happening and we want you to come! We are keeping things small our first year and will have 30 or under campers plus coaches, volunteers and staff.
LinkWest Virginia League Partners with State Agencies to Develop Mountain Biking Trails in Local Parks
February 21stIn March 2018, Steve Jones, Superintendent of North Bend State Park, attended WVICL’s Leaders Summit, which was hosted at North Bend. The father of three teenage boys, Superintendent Jones understood the benefits of NICA’s youth development programs. He quickly earned his Level 1 Coaching license and then began to educate his fellow administrators and park superintendents on the benefits of developing a relationship with WVICL to promote NICA’s values throughout West Virginia’s State Parks. Superintendent Jones was so impressed with NICA’s values and programs that he set out on a mission to build NICA-approved trails at North Bend State Park.
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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