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Brian Bozeman, NKY Roots head coach, speaking on the Between Two Trails panel at the CORA Bike & Trail Expo. Conversations like these help grow stronger trails and stronger communities. #TrailAdvocacy #MoreKidsOnBikes #kentuckymtb @nkyroots

The CORA Bike & Trail Expo is THIS SATURDAY, March 7th, from 10-3 at MadTree Brewing. Stop by and visit us! Join us at MadTree, connect with fellow trail enthusiasts, explore our amazing exhibitors, and be sure to enjoy a Cincitucky Trail Lager while you’re there! 🍻 📍MadTree Brewing, Cincinnati 📆 March 7 | 10 AM - 3 PM 🌎 Explore Exhibitors and Meet Trail Enthusiasts! 🔗 Learn More: coratrails.org/expo Proud sponsors: Great Parks & Jaguar Land Rover Cincinnati #CORATrails #bikeandtrailexpo #moretrailsclosetohome #Kentuckymtb

Okay... take two. We owe Eli a better photo! Congratulations to Eli, Hardin-Etown Stampede (Heartland Cycling Development) for being nominated for the Trek Extraordinary Character Award, honoring student-athletes who lead with integrity, respect, and strong character in their teams and communities. Nice work, Eli. We are proud to have you in KICL. #morekidsonbikes #kentuckymtb @heartland.cycling.devo Heartland Cycling Development

Stop by and see us at the CORA Bike & Trail Expo this Saturday! The CORA Bike & Trail Expo is THIS SATURDAY, March 7th, from 10-3 pm at MadTree Brewing. Join us at MadTree, connect with fellow trail enthusiasts, and explore the amazing exhibitors. 📍MadTree Brewing, Cincinnati 📆 March 7 | 10 AM - 3 PM 🌎 Explore Exhibitors and Meet Trail Enthusiasts! 🔗 Learn More: coratrails.org/expo Proud sponsors: Great Parks & Jaguar Land Rover Cincinnati #CORATrails #bikeandtrailexpo #moretrailsclosetohome #Kentuckymtb

Kentucky showed up on the national stage this year — and we’re proud of these nominations. Please help us congratulate our KICL nominees: GRiT Inspiration Award (Coach) Crystal Rothrock, McCracken Mustangs Recognizing a coach who creates a welcoming, encouraging space for girls in mountain biking and leads with consistency, positivity, and purpose. SRAM Coach of the Year Award Derek Rothrock, McCracken Mustangs Honoring a coach who demonstrates exceptional leadership, dedication to student-athletes, and commitment to NICA’s mission on and off the bike. Trek Extraordinary Character Award Eli Pack, Hardin–Etown Stampede (Heartland Cycling Development) Recognizing a student-athlete who models integrity, respect, and strong character within their team and community. These nominations reflect the culture being built across Kentucky — steady leadership, supportive teams, and student-athletes who represent something bigger than race results. We’re proud of each of you for the example you set. 👏 #KICL #NICA #MoreKidsOnBikes #Kentuckymtb #Nationamtb @McCrackenMustangs @HeartlandCyclingDevelopment

Kentucky trails are getting national attention. Shimano’s Trail Born Fund was featured on singletracks.com for supporting trail development across the country- including projects in Richmond, KY. MadCATR (Madison Co Adventure Trails in Richmond) is what collaboration looks like: City of Richmond, KYMBA Bluegrass, SRAM, the KICL Mad Hatters MTB Team, and IMBA working together to build more places to ride. More trails = more opportunity for our KICL student-athletes. TTC in action! Take a look at the feature 👇 https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-trails/the-shimano-trail-born-funds-one-goal-is-to-produce-more-mountain-bike-trails/ #MoreKidsOnBikes #kentuckymtb #nationalmtb @shimanomtb @trailbuildermag @srammtb @nationalmtb @imbatrailsolutions International Mountain Bicycling Association KYMBA Bluegrass @madhattersmtb Visit Richmond KY @richmondkyparks @protrailbuilder

Congratulations to Kinsey Fortenberry on being named a NICA GRiT Inspiration Award winner!! The GRiT (Girls Riding Together) Inspiration Award recognizes a student-athlete who leads by example — someone who demonstrates perseverance, encourages others, and helps create a positive, welcoming team environment for girls in mountain biking. It’s about impact, character, and commitment to community. Kinsey represents that well. She shows consistency, supports her teammates, and approaches the season with focus and determination. Her leadership helps strengthen the culture around her and that matters. We’re proud to see a Kinsey recognized at the national level. Congratulations, Kinsey, on an award that reflects both your effort and your influence. #GRiT #MoreGirlsOnBikes #Kentuckymtb #Nationalmtb @Heartlandcyclingdevelopment

Let’s celebrate something special, Kentucky! The Hardin–Elizabethtown Composite has been named the NICA Outstanding Team Award winner, and that’s not just about podium finishes. The NICA Outstanding Team Award recognizes teams that live out the mission beyond race day. It honors programs that build strong team culture, demonstrate excellent coaching leadership, prioritize inclusion, and create a positive experience for every student-athlete. Hardin–Elizabethtown Composite has done exactly that. They’ve shown up for their riders. They’ve built community. They’ve led with character. Kentucky is proud. 👏 Please join us in congratulating the student-athletes, coaches, and families of Hardin–Elizabethtown Composite for representing with heart, grit, and leadership. #MoreKidsOnBikes #StayOnBikesForLife #Kentuckymtb #Nationalmtb @HeartlandCyclingDevelopment

Level 2 & 3 Coaches — up for 8-Hour First Aid renewal? If you previously completed an in-person 8-hour First Aid or WFA course and need to renew, the Bike Med Course from the University of Utah School of Medicine is NICA-approved for renewal. Textbook Practice tests Podcasts + videos Real-world scenarios Medical school certification Learn more at bikemed.org https://kentuckymtb.org/contact-us/ #Kentuckymtb #KICLCoaches #MoreKidsOnBikes