The Kentucky Interscholastic Cycling League (KICL) was organized in 2019 to provide fun, risk-managed, high-quality youth development programming, based in cycling, for 5th to 12th-grade students.
Our Mission
We build strong minds, bodies, character, and communities through cycling.
Our Vision
Our vision is to improve the lives and health of Kentucky’s youth and families through an engaged and thriving cycling community.
Our Values
Fun – Inclusivity – Equity – Respect – Community
Our Whys
Fills a niche for students whose needs may not be met by traditional interscholastic sports
Gets kids outside
Promotes trail-building efforts and environmental awareness
Welcomes and supports diversity in ability, ethnicity, gender, orientation, and skill level
Improves focus and academic performance in our student-athletes
Promotes health & fitness in teens & their families
Fun
Inspiring friendship, joy, and adventure
Community
Unites diverse people, families, and communities through cycling by creating fun and welcoming experiences.
Equity
We are committed to fair treatment, equal access, opportunity, and elimination of barriers to encourage participation for all.
Inclusivity
Everyone can participate in our programs feeling welcomed, respected, and supported.
Respect
Consideration for all others, oneself, and the outdoors.
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) is the National Governing Body for grades 5-12 interscholastic mountain biking. NICA provides leadership, governance, and program support to promote the development of Interscholastic Mountain Biking Leagues throughout the United States.
The Kentucky Interscholastic Cycling League is a Project League of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), granted official status as a Project League in the Fall of 2019.
Learn more about the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)