Events

📣 OTB101 Coach Certification — Lexington Coaches, this one's for you. KY NICA's OTB101 clinic is happening this Saturday, July 18, 9 AM–1 PM Veterans Park (shelter #3) in Lexington, KY OTB101 is the required fundamentals certification for all NICA coaches. You'll walk away with core teaching progressions, risk management practices, and the skills to lead your student-athletes with confidence on the trail. 🚲 What to bring: bike, helmet, water bottle, and a snack Spots fill up. Register now and lock in your spot: LINK IN BIO https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ky-nica-otb101-coach-certification-july-lexington #KYNICA #LetsPlayBikes #MoreKidsOnBikes #Kentuckymtb @nkyroots @wchollowriders @marshallcomtb @clark_mtb @faycomtb @madhattersmtb @bluegrassberms LivingstonCompositemtb @sting_mtb @cyclingshenanigans_shelbyco @hardin.etown.mtb @rmcmineshifters mustangsmtb @meadecountycompositemtb

💌 Coaches, quick reminder: KY NICA Slack is still the fastest way to stay in the loop. If you've fallen off checking it or never downloaded the app, now's a great time to jump back in. 🚲 If you have the app, now's the time to turn those notifications back ON! ✴️ 💥 See League and Team updates, quick answers, and a direct line to the rest of the crew- all happening there right now. Don't miss out on the conversation and news! ⏰ Need an invite? Send your pitzone email address to Sarah@Kentuckymtb.org #morekidsonbikes @Kentuckymtb 👉️ First Round of RADCO Team Stores are CLOSING JULY 10- Check with your team and get those orders in. https://radcustomcycling.com/pages/team-stores

One week from tomorrow, these girls are going to be sitting around a bonfire at Life Adventure Center, and we are SO here for it. GRiT OUTSiDE CAMP isn't just a mountain biking camp. It's got a whole lineup of experiences that you don't find anywhere else: The Labyrinth Walk — a quiet, grounding moment in the middle of a loud, energetic weekend. Girls walk it solo or in small groups, and it hits different every single time. Bonfire Night — stories, s'mores, stars, and the kind of conversations that only happen when everyone's away from a screen and just... present. Memory Makers — the little moments in between that become the ones they talk about on the drive home. One week out. The countdown is real. July 17–19 | Life Adventure Center | Versailles, KY 💚 https://buff.ly/k8fzRms

LAST DAY to preorder your Adventure Rally: United By Dirt T-shirt from our partners at TC Screenprinting. You have until midnight CDT tonight!! https://tc-screen-printing.printavo.com/merch/unitedbydirt-adventure-rally This is a pre-sale store only, so the shirt won't be available after the window closes. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, July 8 at 11:59pm CDT. Each order is fulfilled individually and shipped directly to you before the Rally. Mark your calendar for Adventure Rally itself — August 1–2 at Brown County State Park in Nashville, Indiana — and grab a shirt to wear while you're there. Questions? Contact Sarah Mashburn at sarah@kentuckymtb.org.

Today #LouisvilleStingXC kicked off their first mtb practice. An amazing turnout with several new student athletes and parent coaches. As Louisville Sting XC continues to grow so does KICL. Have your middle school and high school riders (and parents) come join us every Tuesday and Thursday at Stegner Pavilion, Cherokee Park. @sting_mtb https://stingcycling.com/

Two weeks into July — how's your team doing on TTC hours? If you haven't kicked off a trail work day yet, there's still plenty of month left. Reach out to your local trail steward, find a work day that's already happening, or organize your own. Your team, your family, a group of friends — all of it counts. Don't forget: hours must be logged in Pit Zone to count toward the statewide goal. KY NICA goal: 500 TTC hours in July. Share your photos and tag @kentuckymtb — we'll be featuring teams throughout the month. Full details: https://buff.ly/zr0pa0p

GRiT OUTside! Camp is happening July 17-19, 2026, at Life Adventure Center in Versailles, KY! For KY NICA girls (grades 5-12): GRiT OUTside! is all about bikes, dirt, fun, and finding your crew — no pressure, just good vibes and epic rides. For moms, coaches, supporters, and all women who ride (or just want to hang!): Join us at GRiT camp! Challenge by choice, all skill levels welcome, riding totally optional. Learn skills such as orienteering, basic first aid, and BIKES! Bikes. Friends. Fun. Let’s get outside! Register for GRiT OUTSiDE CAMP! https://linktr.ee/KentuckyMTB & LINK IN BIO For additional GRiT information or to volunteer, please email grit@kentuckymtb.org PICTURED: CASEY HILL

Earn your OTB101 coach certification and build confident, capable student riders. This on-the-bike clinic covers fundamental MTB skills, risk management practices, and clear teaching progressions so you can lead Kentucky youth on the trail with confidence. 🚵‍♀️ By registering, you help KY NICA grow confident teams where every student can ride, learn, and belong. For this course, you will need to bring a water bottle, bike, helmet, and a snack. ✅ --July 18, 9:00-1:00 pm EDT Lexington, KY (OTB101) --August 29, 10:00-2:00 pm EDT Frankfort, KY. (OTB101 & OTB201) Register here: https://linktr.ee/KentuckyMTB LINK IN BIO If you have other education needs, please contact David@Kentuckymtb.org

Adventure Rally Shirts Are Here — Preorder Now-- It’s official: the United By Dirt Adventure Rally shirt is available for preorder, and it’s the kind of gear you’ll want for a weekend of trails, campfires, and three states riding as one. This is a pre-sale store only, so the shirt won’t be available after the window closes. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, July 8 at 11:59pm CDT. Each order is fulfilled individually and shipped directly to you before the Rally. Order yours: Adventure Rally Shirt Preorder https://tc-screen-printing.printavo.com/merch/unitedbydirt-adventure-rally Three states. One park. Zero excuses. Adventure Rally is back — and we’re United By Dirt. Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio riders are taking over Brown County State Park (1405 State Road 46 West, Nashville, IN) on August 1–2 for trail rides, games, group rides, and yes… s’mores. 🔥 Saturday = Adventure trail rides, games, Mini Bike Relay, camp vibes Sunday = group rides (optional) MOBS, GRiT, BROS -You must be “practice ready” and registered in Pit Zone. -Regular Camping is available through Brown County State Park. -Rally Group Primitive Camping Reservations available here> https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/adventure-rally-ky-and-oh-leagues-primitive-camping-registration Huge thanks to Indiana NICA for hosting this tri-state adventure. Save the date. Bring your teams. Start the group chat. #AdventureRally #UnitedByDirt #morekidsonbikes @Indianamtb @Kentuckymtb @Ohiomtb