The Tennessee Interscholastic Cycling League was organized in 2012. With the generous support from our partners and sponsors, we provide high-quality and safe mountain biking programs for students-athletes in grades 6 to 12. Tennessee is a project League under the direction of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association.
Founded in 2009, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (“NICA”) develops interscholastic mountain biking programs for student-athletes across the United States. NICA provides leadership, services and governance for regional leagues to produce quality mountain bike events, and supports every student-athlete in the development of strong body, strong mind and strong character through interscholastic cycling.
The Tennessee League is committed to providing a positive racing experience for all student-athletes. With a commitment to teaching safe riding practices, we believe forming interscholastic and club teams with a NICA trained coach is the best way for students to have fun and learn how to ride safely. We welcome you to join the movement and get involved!
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Mission Statement
The Tennessee Interscholastic Cycling League works to establish and maintain safe, quality high school and middle school mountain bike programs. The League is responsible for establishing a climate that will:
- Provide students who have the desire to mountain bike with the coaching and camaraderie that will help them achieve both competitive and non-competitive cross-country mountain biking goals in a safe and enjoyable manner;
- Develop an awareness of what it is to be an amateur athlete that is both gracious and respectful to their community;
- Create an environment in which they may discover new friendships and find role models;
- Guide students towards learning new skills and disciplines, and spread the foundations of mountain bike racing across the U.S.;
- 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 as a life long sport.