IICL

NICA Online Leader's Summit - Working with NICA Student Athletes (1 hr)
2024-09-09 07:00 - 08:00, 2024-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Boise)
NICA’s coach education staff host online leaders’ summits throughout the year. These one-hour, live Zoom workshops are hosted at a variety of times/dates to accommodate coaches’ busy schedules. Coaches can complete the four core summit sessions in any order over the course of time. We keep track of attendance, but encourage participants to also track which sessions they complete.
To achieve a Level 3 license, coaches must attend all four core sessions of the NICA Leaders’ Summit. The Coach Education team tracks attendance using Zoom’s attendance reports. Once you’ve attended all four sessions, your Pit Zone profile will be updated within one week of finishing your final session.
If you are already a Level 3 coach, or you are a Level 2 coach looking for CEUs, you can attend sessions individually for 1 CEU each. Please inform the NICA coach education department if you are taking any workshops for CEUs. Instructions are provided at the beginning of each session.
Register HERE.

Race #3 - Grand Targhee Resort
2024-09-07
Race #3 of the season is being hosted at Grand Targhee Resort in Driggs, ID.

Race #2 - Magic Mountain
2024-08-24
Race #2 of the season is being hosted at Magic Mountain Resort in Kimberly, ID.

Race #1 - Brundage Mountain Resort
2024-08-17
Race #1 of the season is being hosted at Brundage Mountain Resort in McCall, ID.

EAST IDAHO GRiT Basic Bike Maintenance Class
2024-08-09 19:00 - 20:30
When: Friday, August 9th, 7pm to 8:30pm
Where: Smith Park Gazebo, Rexburg ID
East Main St, Rexburg, ID 83440
Details:
Please join us for a GRiT Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic! Joe from Sled Shed will be leading this hands-on class. We’ll cover topics like:
-ABCDE pre-ride bike check
-Proper tire inflation
-How to clean and lube your chain
-How to fix a tubeless flat
What to bring: Please bring your bike! This will be a hands-on class. Also, please bring a folding/camp chair of some sort to sit on (or you can just sit on the grass).
Cost: FREE

PARENTS! Please fill out one form for each child. Your child must be registered and “practice ready” in Pit Zone to participate in this event. Parents of new and prospective student athletes must sign an electronic waiver to participate.

If you have any questions about this event, feel free to reach out to IICL GRiT Coordinator, Jill Bradley (jill@idahomtb.org) or Candice Ashment (candiceashment@gmail.com or 541-908-5528).

Registration: https://forms.gle/Vhqs8GWt9UC9XnGj8

Beginner/Intermediate Bikepacking - Rexburg
2024-08-08 - 2024-08-10
This is an introduction trip intended for first time bikepackers. Camps will include instruction on packing your bikes, backcountry camping, Leave No Trace principles, trip planning, navigating, route finding, backcountry safety plus much more. Instruction will take place on-the-bike as we ride a section of either the Idaho Hotsprings Bikepacking Route or the Moody Forest Loop, enjoying the gorgeous mountains of central and east Idaho. Each route will cover roughly 65 miles through some of the most beautiful terrain Idaho has to offer. We will ride primarily on Forest Service roads while camping at dispersed sites in the Payette and Targhee national forests.
August 8-10, 2024: Beginner/Introduction Trip
• Start/Finish at Heise Hot Springs
• 68 miles over 3 days of riding
• 5,885′ of climbing and descent
Registration is completed in the Pit Zone.

Beginner/Introduction to Bikepacking - East Idaho
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-07
This is an introduction trip intended for first time bikepackers. Camps will include instruction on packing your bikes, backcountry camping, Leave No Trace principles, trip planning, navigating, route finding, backcountry safety plus much more. Instruction will take place on-the-bike as we ride through beautiful backcountry roads and trails, enjoying the gorgeous mountains of central and east Idaho. Each route will cover roughly 65 miles through some of the most beautiful terrain Idaho has to offer. We will ride primarily on Forest Service roads while camping at dispersed sites in the Payette and Targhee national forests.
August 5-7, 2025: Beginner/Introduction Trip
• Start/Finish TBD
• TBD miles over 3 days of riding
• TBD’ of climbing and descent
Registration is completed in the Pit Zone.

Beginner/Introduction to Bikepacking - Rexburg
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-07
This is an introduction trip intended for first time bikepackers. Camps will include instruction on packing your bikes, backcountry camping, Leave No Trace principles, trip planning, navigating, route finding, backcountry safety plus much more. Instruction will take place on-the-bike as we ride a section of either the Idaho Hotsprings Bikepacking Route or the Moody Forest Loop, enjoying the gorgeous mountains of central and east Idaho. Each route will cover roughly 65 miles through some of the most beautiful terrain Idaho has to offer. We will ride primarily on Forest Service roads while camping at dispersed sites in the Payette and Targhee national forests.
August 5-7, 2024: Beginner/Introduction Trip
• Start/Finish at Heise Hot Springs
• 68 miles over 3 days of riding
• 5,885′ of climbing and descent
Registration is completed in the Pit Zone.

GRiT Mindset Webinar with Erica Davis
2024-07-21 19:00 - 20:00
Where: This is a virtual interactive webinar on either Google Meet or Zoom so it’s available to our entire league! Zoom link will be emailed to you a few days prior to the event.
Details: In this session, hosted by wellness coach and NICA Level 3 Coach, Erica Davis, you will learn:
– The power of intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
– The power of leveraging our community
– How to more effectively recover mentally from losses
– How to “coach” yourself through challenges on and off the race course
Our session will include a lot of time for discussion in addition to evidence based practices you can implement today!
Cost: FREE
Register: https://forms.gle/aqKFcPWSjLUQdPzo6

Advanced Bikepacking - Cascade
2024-07-11 - 2024-07-14
This is an advanced trip intended for experienced bikepackers who have either attended a previous IICL bikepacking trip, or have personal experience in self-supported bikepacking. Camps will include instruction on packing your bikes, backcountry camping, Leave No Trace principles, trip planning, navigating, route finding, backcountry safety plus much more. Instruction will take place on-the-bike as we ride a section of either the Idaho Hotsprings Bikepacking Route or the Moody Forest Loop, enjoying the gorgeous mountains of central and east Idaho. Each route will cover roughly 65 miles through some of the most beautiful terrain Idaho has to offer. We will ride primarily on Forest Service roads while camping at dispersed sites in the Payette and Targhee national forests.
July 11-14, 2024: Advanced Trip
• Warm Lake to McCall to Warm Lake Loop
• 152 miles over 4 days of riding
• 14,300′ of climbing/descent
Registration is completed in the Pit Zone.

GRiT Bikepacking - Cascade/McCall
2024-07-11 - 2024-07-13
This is a trip intended for female student-athletes and coaches. Camps will include instruction on packing your bikes, backcountry camping, Leave No Trace principles, trip planning, navigating, route finding, backcountry safety plus much more. Instruction will take place on-the-bike as we ride a section of either the Idaho Hotsprings Bikepacking Route or the Moody Forest Loop, enjoying the gorgeous mountains of central and east Idaho. Each route will cover roughly 65 miles through some of the most beautiful terrain Idaho has to offer. We will ride primarily on Forest Service roads while camping at dispersed sites in the Payette and Targhee national forests.
July 11-13, 2024: GRiT Introduction Trip
• Warm Lake to McCall
• 69 miles over 3 days of riding
• 5,973′ of climbing, 6,277′ of descent
Registration is completed in the Pit Zone.

Beginner/Introduction to Bikepacking - Cascade/McCall
2024-07-08 - 2024-07-10
This is an introduction trip intended for first time bikepackers. Camps will include instruction on packing your bikes, backcountry camping, Leave No Trace principles, trip planning, navigating, route finding, backcountry safety plus much more. Instruction will take place on-the-bike as we ride a section of either the Idaho Hotsprings Bikepacking Route or the Moody Forest Loop, enjoying the gorgeous mountains of central and east Idaho. Each route will cover roughly 65 miles through some of the most beautiful terrain Idaho has to offer. We will ride primarily on Forest Service roads while camping at dispersed sites in the Payette and Targhee national forests.
July 8-10, 2024: Beginner/Introduction Trip
• Warm Lake to McCall
• 69 miles over 3 days of riding
• 5,973′ of climbing, 6,277′ of descent
Registration is completed in the Pit Zone.

Nutrition for the Female Athlete with Erin Green
2024-06-30 18:00 - 19:00
Where: This is a virtual interactive webinar on Zoom so it’s available to our entire league! Zoom link will be emailed to you a few days prior to the event.
Details: Back by popular demand! The presentation Erin did for us last year was SO popular, we’re doing it again this year. This is going to be an AMAZING presentation designed specifically for our female student athletes, female coaches, and moms!
Erin Green has a Master’s degree in dietetics and is a registered dietician nutritionist. She also has a BS in Sports Science and is an accomplished cyclist and triathlete. Erin loves working with women and girls and is very passionate about having a positive influence on the next generation of young, female athletes. Here’s an overview about what we’ll cover:

Intro
Basic Nutrition: Athlete’s Plate, overview of the food groups and what they do for performance
Fueling for performance—pre, during and post-activity nutrition + fueling on the go, bike specific considerations for carrying fuel/fluid, timeline for race day
Body changes and female athletes – changes in shape, size, coordination, breasts/hips and comfort of athletic clothing, periods and symptom/bleeding management as an athlete
Summary and goal setting
Questions

Cost: FREE
Register: https://forms.gle/vLTBg6ZwbwHxf4URA

GRiT Basic Bike Maintenance Class
2024-06-29 10:00 - 12:00
Where: Boise State University Cycle Learning Center
1607 W University Dr Suite 164, Boise, ID 83706
Details:
Please join us for an all-female Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic! Cycle Learning Center manager Camille Baird will teach you the basics about keeping your bike in good working order throughout the upcoming season. We’ll cover topics like:
-ABCDE pre-ride bike check
-Proper tire inflation
-How to clean and lube your chain
-How to fix a flat
-The importance of keeping your bike clean
-What tools you should carry with you on every ride
-What to bring: Please bring your bike! If you aren’t able to bring your bike, the Cycle Learning Center will have some loaner bikes available.
This will be a hands-on class, so space is limited to 14 attendees. Preference will be given to student athletes; if the class doesn’t fill, female coaches and/or moms of student athletes are welcome to attend.
PARENTS! Please fill out one form for each child. Your child must be registered and “practice ready” in Pit Zone to participate in this event. Parents of new and prospective student athletes must sign an electronic waiver to participate (link below).
Cost: FREE
Register: https://forms.gle/sGDpWQ541ZAJ9y5j7

EAST IDAHO GRiT Coaches Only GRiT Social Ride
2024-06-21 18:00 - 20:00
Where: Sidewinder Trails, Ririe ID
Details: Come kick off the 2024 mountain bike season with a fun social ride just for our women coaches. This event is open to ALL women coaches! This will be an all levels, social pace ride. Light snacks will be served after our ride!
Please note that you must be a current Level 1 or higher coach to attend this event. You will be prompted to upload a copy of your coach license when you register. Prospective coaches must sign our waiver using the link on the registration form.
Cost: Free
Register: https://forms.gle/x3xxq3k14uXMWsPs5

GRiT Social, Mom's Ride, Try It Out, and Gear Exchange
2024-06-15 10:00 - 13:00
Where: Eagle Bike Park, Eagle ID
Details: Time to kick off the 2024 mountain bike season with an all-girls, all-levels GRiT Social Ride! This event is for all of our girl student athletes, girls (grades 6-12) who are interested in joining a NICA team, and prospective female coaches. We’ll be breaking into groups based on riding experience and head out for a social-paced ride. Our brand new riders will participate in a basic skills clinic with the intent of getting out on a short trail ride. We’ll ride for an hour or so and come back for a pizza party (pizza provided by the IICL) and a bike gear exchange.

New for 2024! We will also be offering a mom’s ride! If you are a true beginner with little to no off-road mountain biking experience, we’ll have a basic skills clinic. For our moms with more experience riding off-road, we’ll do a mellow social ride.

Please bring your mountain bike, helmet, water bottle/hydration pack, trail snacks, and sunscreen. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.

For the gear exchange, please feel free to bring any bike-related gear you’d like to sell, trade, or give away! If you do bring gear, it will be helpful to bring a blanket to set up your stuff on.

Coaches…we also need volunteers to help run this event and make it FUN! We have a different form for you to sign up HERE.

PLEASE sign up in advance for this event so we can ensure we have enough coaches to make this event run smoothly and safely!

PARENTS! Please fill out one form for each child. Your child must be registered and “practice ready” in Pit Zone to participate in this event. Parents of new and prospective student athletes must sign an electronic waiver to participate (link below). If you are dropping off your child or sending them with another family, please make sure this step is taken care of beforehand.
Moms…if you are going to ride with us and you aren’t a Level 1 coach, you will also need to fill out a waiver.
Cost: FREE
Register: https://forms.gle/YmLvAvb6wpHXLnUW9

WFA - Pocatello
2024-06-14
Wilderness First-Aid For Coaches
Course Schedule: Self-paced online study with 1 full day of in-person field work
Registration Information: The cost for this course is normally $250. IICL coaches will receive a discounted rate of $175 by using the code ‘NICAcoachesRock‘ during checkout. Register HERE.
Other Info: This course is taught by Alpine Endurance Medicine founded by Luke Nelson in 2021 and offers a distinctive blend of online and in-person courses tailored to various learners, including students and professionals. With Luke Nelson’s extensive background in wilderness medicine spanning two decades, the institution ensures top-notch education in this field.
The course time is roughly 20 hours, split between self paced online learning and a full day field session. The field session, held on the date noted on the ticket, will be conducted on the trails outside of Pocatello, ID and will be based off of mountain bikes. Upon completion of the course, both the online and in person components, the participants will receive a certification card valid for two years.

GRiT Coaches Only GRiT Social Ride
2024-06-04 18:00 - 20:00
Where: Eagle Bike Park, Boise ID
Details: Come kick off the 2024 mountain bike season with a fun social ride just for our women coaches. This event is open to ALL women coaches! This will be an all levels, social pace ride. Pizza will be served after our ride!
Please note that you must be a current Level 1 or higher coach to attend this event. Please upload your coach license document when prompted below. Prospective coaches, please sign our online waiver and upload a copy when prompted below.
Cost: Free
Register: https://forms.gle/TqX8LWR2snDqEsF9A

Women's On The Bike Skills 101 (OTB 101)
2024-06-03 17:30 - 20:45
When: June 3rd, 5:30pm to 8:45pm

Where: Eagle Bike Park: Eagle Bike Park, Old Horseshoe Bend Rd, Garden City, ID 83714 (https://goo.gl/maps/m4gZHduwXuoQgHjHA)

Details: Back by popular demand! We’ve offered an all-women’s OTB 101 skills class for the past 2 years and they have consistently filled up quickly. We are limiting this class to 12 attendees. If it fills up, we’ll start a waiting list and explore offering another class on a different date.

OTB 101 is a required course for any coach seeking their Level 2 license for the first time. It can also be re-taken for 3 CEU credits.
Cost: Free, but in order to attend any OTB course you must be a coach in PitZone and have paid the current year coaching fee.

Register: https://forms.gle/A6W6zkEyhho8LEKj9

WFA - Idaho Falls
2024-05-30 - 2024-06-01
Wilderness First-Aid For Coaches
Course Schedule: Thursday & Friday 5:30 PM-9:30PM, Saturday 8:30AM-6:00PM
Registration Information: The cost for this course is normally $250. IICL coaches will receive a discounted rate of $175 by using the code ‘BIKE’ during checkout. Register HERE.
Other Info: This course is taught by Cascade Raft and Kayak. Participants will receive a 3-year certification from Sierra Rescue for WFA and 2-year for CPR.
This 16-hour class will fulfill NICA Coach Licensing Level 2 & 3 First Aid requirements. Open to all Level 1-3 NICA Coaches.
The Wilderness First Aid Course will meet all requirements outlined by the Wilderness Medical Society for the WFA certification, which will include Patient Assessment and Movement, as well as Managing Major Trauma, Wounds, and Musculoskeletal Injuries. We will also devote time to Common Medical and Environmental Problems, particularly those relevant to Cycling Coaches and Leaders.
While we’ll cover the full spectrum of required topics, there will be an emphasis on simple strategies for handling common problems. There will be time for questions and discussion in the highly interactive learning environment. Significant time will also be devoted to hands-on practice, scenarios, and case studies to help ingrain knowledge gained during lecture.

On-The-Bike Skill 101 (OTB101): In-Person Clinic, Boise, ID
2024-05-28 17:30 - 20:45, 2024-05-21 17:30 - 20:45, 2024-05-13 17:30 - 20:45
ON-THE-BIKE 101
NICA’s On-the-Bike (OTB) 101 course is required for all Level 2 and 3 coaches. OTB 101 introduces the essential mountain bike skills that student-athletes need, while also helping coaches learn how to effectively teach these skills in a youth development setting. Its primary function is not to teach coaches themselves to be better riders; the primary outcome is for coaches to gain a full understanding of how to deliver impactful, competent skills instruction.
OTB 101 CONSISTS OF THREE PARTS:

An online (classroom) OTB 101 course, located in the NICA Education Center
An in-person 3-hour skills course hosted by league coach supporter trainers
A resource suite including a 46-page digital manual (located in the the NICA Education Center for coaches who complete the course) and pocket-sized coaching field guide

To register, please complete the registration form HERE.
Questions regarding this course can be sent to Andrew Shaber: andrew@idahomtb.org

NICA Online Leader's Summit - NICA Handbook & Positive Behavioral Expectations (1 hr)
2024-05-23 19:00 - 20:00

NICA Online Leader's Summit - Risk Management (1 hr)
2024-05-22 19:00 - 20:00

NICA Online Leader's Summit - Managing NICA Teams (1 hr)
2024-05-21 19:00 - 20:00

WFA - McCall
2024-05-18 - 2024-05-19
Wilderness First-Aid For Coaches
Course Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Registration Information: The cost for this course is normally $250. IICL coaches will receive a discounted rate of $175 by using the code ‘BIKE’ during checkout. Register HERE.
Other Info: This course is taught by Cascade Raft and Kayak. Participants will receive a 3-year certification from Sierra Rescue for WFA and 2-year for CPR.
This 16-hour class will fulfill NICA Coach Licensing Level 2 & 3 First Aid requirements. Open to all Level 1-3 NICA Coaches.
The Wilderness First Aid Course will meet all requirements outlined by the Wilderness Medical Society for the WFA certification, which will include Patient Assessment and Movement, as well as Managing Major Trauma, Wounds, and Musculoskeletal Injuries. We will also devote time to Common Medical and Environmental Problems, particularly those relevant to Cycling Coaches and Leaders.
While we’ll cover the full spectrum of required topics, there will be an emphasis on simple strategies for handling common problems. There will be time for questions and discussion in the highly interactive learning environment. Significant time will also be devoted to hands-on practice, scenarios, and case studies to help ingrain knowledge gained during lecture.

On-The-Bike Skill 101 (OTB101): In-Person Clinic, Hailey, ID
2024-05-14 17:00 - 20:00
ON-THE-BIKE 101
NICA’s On-the-Bike (OTB) 101 course is required for all Level 2 and 3 coaches. OTB 101 introduces the essential mountain bike skills that student-athletes need, while also helping coaches learn how to effectively teach these skills in a youth development setting. Its primary function is not to teach coaches themselves to be better riders; the primary outcome is for coaches to gain a full understanding of how to deliver impactful, competent skills instruction.
OTB 101 CONSISTS OF THREE PARTS:

An online (classroom) OTB 101 course, located in the NICA Education Center
An in-person 3-hour skills course hosted by league coach supporter trainers
A resource suite including a 46-page digital manual (located in the the NICA Education Center for coaches who complete the course) and pocket-sized coaching field guide

To register, please reach out to NICA/IICL Coach Supporter Joel Zellers: jzellers@blaineschools.org, (208)309-1119

On-The-Bike Skill 101 (OTB101): In-Person Clinic, Twin Falls, ID
2024-05-13 18:00 - 21:00
ON-THE-BIKE 101
NICA’s On-the-Bike (OTB) 101 course is required for all Level 2 and 3 coaches. OTB 101 introduces the essential mountain bike skills that student-athletes need, while also helping coaches learn how to effectively teach these skills in a youth development setting. Its primary function is not to teach coaches themselves to be better riders; the primary outcome is for coaches to gain a full understanding of how to deliver impactful, competent skills instruction.
OTB 101 CONSISTS OF THREE PARTS:

An online (classroom) OTB 101 course, located in the NICA Education Center
An in-person 3-hour skills course hosted by league coach supporter trainers
A resource suite including a 46-page digital manual (located in the the NICA Education Center for coaches who complete the course) and pocket-sized coaching field guide

To register, please reach out to NICA/IICL Coach Supporter Tracy Thompson: outspun@gmail.com, (208) 841-8929
