NICA GRiT NY

THIS is NICA!!! ❤️ 💙
Tissue box warning! I get all the feels watching this documentary from rider and coach point of views. Delia Memmerer, graduating senior from the Waterville team, produced this beautiful video for her senior project on what it means to be a part of a community!
Congratulations Delia on your fall plans for attending University of Vermont!

The NICA NY Community A senior project discussing the the NICA NY Community.

In between races and rain, the GRiT girls found time to do some professional quality face painting. What a great weekend with these amazing young ladies.
We’re looking forward to some summer GRiT events, so stay tuned!!!

Well the “Rain, Rain, Go Away” chant worked… it was a glorious day!
The Saratoga Shredders bumped up the GRiT ride count to epic proportions. There were 42 female riders shredding and sending it on a fast fun course.
Jewelry-making was a huge hit, plus face painting and sign making. Even the boys joined in the fun. What a great way to end the season!

I’m challenging you all again! Do you all recall in the movie “Elf” where everyone sings at the end to fill the sleigh up with Christmas spirit so it will fly?
Well I need you are all to sing collectively and loudly the 🎵 “Rain Rain Go Away” song to send off our final GRiT event of the year in style, and the race without any more atomic mud.

We have so many great activities planned that are not to be missed! We have more sign making supplies, the Syracuse Sharks will be doing face painting, and we will be making bike jewelry. Plus we will be doing chalk art and signs on the race start! See you all there!

Let's celebrate Pride Month by honoring NICA's core values of respect and inclusivity. Everyone deserves to feel accepted and valued for who they are. Happy Pride Month!

This what NICA and GRiT does for these kids…. 7 years of friendship that lasts a lifetime, no matter the jersey color, and kids who want to warm up and ride with other teams, just because we are all cool!

Beautiful Facebook memory! This is what GRiT is all about!

True GRiT: Sayre crashed, bruising her face and losing a tooth. After having her tooth reinserted at the hospital, she came back to cheer everyone else on. Add to that, when the crash happened, a rival stopped racing to stay with her, and another girl who finally got her team’s name on the podium offered Sayre her medal. These girls’ beautiful spirits, plus mental and physical toughness are beyond compare.

Woweee! I said bring it, and RYCC brought it! The girls helped set up the racecourse, then had the GRiT tent rockin ’ and rollin’ by 10am. There was sign making followed by an awesome all-team ride on very technical trails.

How is it possible there’s only two GRiT events left in the NICA NY 2024 race season? We’ve been steadily growing each year and each event.

Calling all teams to step up to the challenge to make this the biggest GRiT ever and welcome the Rochester female cyclists, showing them what GRiT and NICA are all about!

Meet at 12:45 at the red GRiT tent for a 1pm all-ability fun ride on Saturday June 1. There will be rock painting all afternoon to help decorate the new race course.

As always, feel free to drop off gently used cycling clothing of all sizes for swapping and helping to outfit new riders.

The summer weather finally found us, and it was glorious for a GRiT ride and helmet decorating! The racecourse preride was crazy FUN!

The rain gods are appearing to finally have mercy on us this weekend! Come on out to Lippman Park for a 1pm all girls GRiT ride tomorrow before the team rides! Meet at 12:45 at the red GRiT tent. Crafts and clothing swap to follow the ride.

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms who support our NICA riders! Whether cheering from the sidelines, fixing a flat tire, coaching, or simply offering encouragement, your love and dedication mean the world to these student-athletes. Here's to the real MVPs of the trail – thank you for all that you do! 💐🚵‍♀️

📸: DH Photography

As we pedal through , let's remember: just as we tune our bikes, it's important to prioritize our mental well-being.

With our amazing community, know that you can seek support when you need it. You're never alone in this ride. Let's keep fostering a community where every rider feels heard, supported, and empowered.

📸: DH Photography

Happy Women's MTB Day to all the fearless riders out there breaking barriers and shredding trails! 🚵‍♀️

Whether you're hitting the dirt for the first time or pushing your limits on challenging terrain, know that you're part of a community that celebrates and supports you every pedal stroke of the way. Here's to blazing trails, chasing dreams, and inspiring the next generation of female riders! 🎉

📸: DH photography

Wow, it’s National Mountain Biking Day, and this awesome group of ladies rode today! The Trails at Tilden Hill Farms were fantastic GRiTty fun today!