NICA Australia - National Interscholastic Cycling Association

NICA Australia - National Interscholastic Cycling Association Helping youth thrive using mountain biking as a tool to build confidence, leadership, and community

NICA (the National Interscholastic Cycling Association) is a youth development program for kids. We believe bikes are a powerful tool to build strength, resilience, and character. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to play, find community, and grow. Through local teams, trained coaches, and world-class events, NICA helps young people thrive both on and off the bike: building confidence, leadership, friendships, and making the world a better place. 🌏☀️🚴‍♀️

13/06/2026

No fancy apps. No random number generators. Just a hat and a bit of old-school luck!

Thanks to everyone who completed our end-of-season survey. We appreciate every response and the insights you've shared. Congratulations to our winning NICA family and coach, who have scored a fresh NICA T-shirt!

Watch the draw and see if your name came out of the hat!

Did you know Australia's second Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin, was a keen cyclist?In the late 1890s, Deakin embraced Mel...
12/06/2026

Did you know Australia's second Prime Minister, Alfred Deakin, was a keen cyclist?

In the late 1890s, Deakin embraced Melbourne's cycling boom, regularly riding to Parliament and encouraging his daughters to ride with him. He believed exercise was essential for health, character and community, values that still sit at the heart of cycling today.

More than 120 years later, bikes continue to bring people together. Whether it's a family ride, a team training session or cheering each other on at an event, cycling creates friendships, confidence and a sense of belonging that lasts a lifetime.

At NICA, we're proud to be part of that tradition, building strong kids and strong communities, one ride at a time. 🚲

08/06/2026

What a great weekend in Wagga Wagga!

A kids social ride and NICA games day was filled with riding, laughs, new friendships and plenty of fun. Thanks to all the riders, families and volunteers who joined us!

This is what NICA is all about: building confident, resilient young people through bikes and connected communities.

TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY "The growth in confidence our son experienced was the highlight for us. Through the program, he has ...
02/06/2026

TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY
"The growth in confidence our son experienced was the highlight for us. Through the program, he has absolutely flourished. He eagerly participated each week without needing any encouragement and loved all the games, the fun, and spending time with the other participants and the highly supportive coaches. It has been wonderful watching him embrace the sport so wholeheartedly, and I don’t think he would have done so to this degree without NICA. He’s even started riding to school every day - it’s now his main mode of transport!"

This is why we do what we do.

NICA is all about helping young people discover what they're capable of, build confidence, make friends, challenge themselves and have fun along the way.

🚲 More confidence.
🚲 More independence.
🚲 More fun.
🚲 More kids on bikes.

Thank you to our incredible coaches and families for making it all possible.

It was great to see you at last nights NICA x Trek info session Caroline!
29/05/2026

It was great to see you at last nights NICA x Trek info session Caroline!

Want to get more kids on bikes? Join us at a NICA Information Session next week.📍 Trek Bicycle Majura Park, Wednesday 27...
22/05/2026

Want to get more kids on bikes? Join us at a NICA Information Session next week.

📍 Trek Bicycle Majura Park, Wednesday 27 May, 5:30pm to 7:00pm
📍 Trek Bicycle Phillip, Thursday 28 May, 5:30pm to 7:00pm

NICA is a youth development organisation that builds strong minds, bodies, character and communities through cycling. We're looking for parents, teachers, riders, clubs and community champions who want to be part of the journey.

At the session you'll:
🚵 Hear the NICA story
🚵 Learn about our programs, plans and timeline
🚵 Discover how to start a NICA team
🚵 Find out how to become a NICA coach
🚵 Meet others who share our vision for

No sidelines. No selections. Everyone rides!

We'd love to see you there.

It’s National Volunteer Week and we’re celebrating the incredible people who make NICA Australia possible ❤️ From coache...
20/05/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week and we’re celebrating the incredible people who make NICA Australia possible ❤️

From coaches and ride leaders to parents, marshals, and everyone working behind the scenes, thank you for all you give to this community. Every ride and every student-athlete experience is made possible because of you! 🌟

Thank you for helping young riders build confidence, friendships, and a lifelong love for riding bikes 🚲

12/05/2026

That's a wrap on our first season!

From first rides and new friendships to muddy tyres, big climbs and finish lines, this season was just the beginning. The student-athletes showed up with grit and heart. They pushed past doubt, supported each other on and off the trail, and found their people.

Our coaches brought the energy, care, and expertise to create something special: teams where every rider belongs and every rider grows.

No selections. No sidelines. Everyone rides.

To the student-athletes, coaches, volunteers, parents and schools who helped build NICA in Australia this season: you chose to spend your time getting kids off screens and onto bikes, building confidence and community one ride at a time. That's a gift. Thank you!

The trail ahead for NICA is bright. We're only just getting started.

From local trails to a global community 🌏Featured in Ride On, NICA Australia is building momentum with a simple but powe...
28/04/2026

From local trails to a global community 🌏

Featured in Ride On, NICA Australia is building momentum with a simple but powerful foundation: fun, inclusivity, equity, respect, and community. Because it’s never just about bikes, it’s about creating a space where every kid belongs! 🤗

With volunteer-led teams, no experience required, and support every step of the way, NICA is making it easier than ever to get more kids outside, off screens, and connected through riding. And once it starts, it grows fast, because when young people find their place on a bike, they stick with it 🚲

From “Give it a Go” events to future race weekends the energy is real and it’s only getting started 💥

📸: Adam Haynes

Parents! Coaches! We need you!If you ride bikes and care about kids, you’re ready to be a NICA coach! 🌟 You don’t need t...
20/04/2026

Parents! Coaches! We need you!

If you ride bikes and care about kids, you’re ready to be a NICA coach! 🌟

You don’t need to be fast, you don’t need to race...you just need the desire to change lives and create community! 🤗

Click here to start a team or become a coach 🔗: https://hubs.ly/Q04cNXDV0

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