Hello!
Hope you’re staying warm and finding your winter rhythm — whether that means snowy rides, trainer miles, or just daydreaming about dirt season.
In this issue :
- Coach & Volunteer Social (Feb 11 7pm @ Wissahickon Brewing)
- Volunteer call + interest form (please fill out form)
- IYC Racing MTB is LIVE (MASS + more)
- Sponsors wanted (2026 Sponsor Guide coming soon)
1.) Coach & Volunteer Social — Wed Feb 11 (East Falls)
IYC Coach & Volunteer Social
Wissahickon Brewing (East Falls)
3705 W School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Wednesday, Feb 11
7:00 PM
Winter reality check: yes, that top photo is the brewery patio on a warm day But we’re still gathering — because IYC community > weather.
Come hang, share ideas, and celebrate our community. New volunteers welcome — if you’ve been meaning to get involved, this is your sign.
2.) Volunteer with IYC (on or off the bike)
As a follow up to the 2025 banquet (seems so long ago), here’s the link to the volunteer interest form. A big thank you to everyone who already filled it out!
If you didn’t express your interest yet, now’s your chance — please fill this out ASAP. We’ll begin organizing around this very soon.
Volunteer categories include:
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Communications — marketing, blogs, social media
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Outreach — connecting with families, schools, organizations
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Fundraising — sponsorships, grants, funding sources
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Bike fleet — bikes + equipment maintenance
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Coaching — ride support, coaching, skills instruction
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Team Directing — comms, rostering, planning
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Events, equipment, logistics — manage/transport gear
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General volunteering — help keep the org running
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IYC Board Member — strategy + development (no board experience required)
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Other — tell us what you’re thinking!
Thanks for everything you do for IYC — and if you’re new here, welcome. We’re glad you found us.
3.) IYC Racing MTB — registration is LIVE
IYC Racing MTB registration is LIVE — 40+ riders already!
We’re building on the success of our cyclocross program and bringing a full MTB team presence to events and series like MASS, ESC, H2H, USAC, and more. Note: This is not NICA/PICL registration. NICA/PICL student athletes are welcome to join. Email Matt Regan for more information before registering. (mregan151 at gmail.com)
Important: MASS/BikeReg ≠ team registration
You need TeamSnap for IYC team comms + coordination, and to be eligible for the Voler credit.
Register (TeamSnap) >>
Voler Team Store >>
Voler credit: $40 per family for the first 30 families who register in TeamSnap
Deadline: Fri 2/6 (to qualify + help ensure jerseys arrive for race #1)
Want the full details and background? Read more on the blog:
https://independenceyouthcycling.org/blog/
4.) Sponsors wanted — help us get #morekidsandfamiliesonbikes
Our 2026 Sponsor Guide will be released soon (and will mirror 2025). If you know a business — or are connected to one — that might want to support IYC, please reach out.
Sponsorship helps keep programs affordable and accessible and supports things like scholarships/financial aid, coach development, safety gear/equipment, and more.
Reply to this email (or reach out directly) if you have a lead. Thank you!
Small notes (so you’re not surprised later)
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NICA/PICL and Cyclocross registration will open later in the year.
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If you have questions anytime, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Looking ahead: Philadelphia Cycling Classic — Aug 29/30
We’re already excited about plans for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic on Sat/Sun August 29–30, including a Time Trial event (open to youth and the general public), plus IYC participation in summer community events like Riverfront North’s FishFest along the Delaware Riverfront Trail in Northeast Philly.
More soon — but we wanted it on your radar now.
See you at the social, and thanks for being part of IYC.
— Independence Youth Cycling
