Getting Ready to Ride: Highlights from the 2025 IYC/PICL New Parent Meeting

Getting Ready to Ride: Highlights from the 2025 IYC/PICL New Parent Meeting

by John Raisch | May 29, 2025 | NICA, Philly Pennypack, PhillyWiss, PICL, Try It Ride

On an evening filled with curiosity, community, and cycling spirit, we welcomed new interested families to our 2025 PICL MTB Season Info Meeting. With the season fast approaching, the session gave families an inside look at what makes IYC a powerful and positive force...
2025 Try It Ride Schedule — Come Ride With Us!

2025 Try It Ride Schedule — Come Ride With Us!

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...
April 2024 Spring Update

April 2024 Spring Update

by John Raisch | Apr 25, 2024 | Bike Skills, Bikes on Demand, cyclocross, IYC, NICA, PhillyWiss, PICL, SoMont, Try It Ride, USA Cycling

In this edition: PICL/NICA Pre-Season Updates – Return Rider Registration Dive Into Cyclocross Circle Cycle Racing update Breaking News: USA Cycling Grant Award 2024 Sponsorship Program Launch We hope this email finds you energized and ready for another...
A Beginner’s Guide to Your First Mountain Bike “Try It Ride”

A Beginner’s Guide to Your First Mountain Bike “Try It Ride”

by Independence Youth Cycling | Mar 25, 2024 | Bike Skills, NICA, PhillyWiss, PICL, SoMont, Try It Ride

Embarking on a new sport can be thrilling yet a bit intimidating, especially for young riders and their supportive parents. A “Try It Ride” is a fantastic opportunity to dip your toes into the world of youth mountain biking, understand the team spirit, and...
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