by John Raisch | Sep 20, 2026 | IYC, Philly Pennypack, PhillyWiss, PICL, SoMont
The 2027 season marks the 11th year of PICL/NICA mountain bike racing and team development in our part of the greater Philadelphia region. What began as a small group of student-athletes and coaches has grown into a connected community of six IYC mountain bike teams...
by John Raisch | Apr 2, 2026 | IYC, Philly Pennypack, PhillyWiss, SoMont
Independence Youth Cycling is excited to invite new riders and families to our 2026 PICL/NICA Mountain Bike Try It Rides. These rides are the best way to learn about our teams, meet coaches and families, and get a feel for what youth mountain biking is all about....
by John Raisch | Nov 19, 2025 | cyclocross, IYC, Philly Pennypack, PhillyWiss, SoMont
Independence Youth Cycling closed out the 2025 season with our annual End-of-Season Banquet — a night built around appreciation, recognition, and sharing important news about the future of our community. With riders, families, coaches, volunteers, sponsors, and...
by John Raisch | Apr 1, 2025 | Bike Skills, Lorimer Park, NICA, Philly Pennypack, PhillyWiss, PICL, SoMont, Try It Ride
Whether you’re brand new to mountain biking or just curious about joining a team, Try It Rides are your chance to hop on a bike and experience the joy, challenge, and community of youth cycling. These rides are free, beginner-friendly, and open to all youth in...
by John Raisch | Jan 30, 2025 | cyclocross, IYC, PhillyWiss, SoMont
The Dynamic Duo: How Our Head Coaches and Team Directors Keep Us Rolling When you think about what makes our teams thrive, it all comes down to teamwork—on and off the bike. Behind every smooth practice, well-organized race day, and engaged community of riders and...
by John Raisch | Oct 1, 2024 | NICA, PhillyWiss, PICL, SoMont, Uncategorized
Independence Youth Cycling (IYC) is proud to announce our participation in the 2024 NICA/PICL Fundraiser, and we’re reaching out to our incredible community to help us make this campaign a success! With your support, we aim to raise money to fund PICL programs,...