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Location: Spicer Ranch, Beatty, NV
Overview: Spicer Ranch showcases a fun mix of rocky climbs, grass pastures and smooth flowing singletrack. Riding across pastures, around ponds, challenging uphill, and fun descents. This venue starts the season off on the right foot, and allows each racer to finish strong while having a great time. High school student-athletes will be challenged on the same 4 mile course as last year with approximately 450’ of climbing per lap. Middle School will experience a new shorter course with multiple lap counts.
This is a FREE Clinic with a limited number of spots available. PLEASE only sign up if you plan on attending. If for some reason you cannot attend, please cancel your ticket and open up your spot for someone else.
Description: On-the-Bike Skills 101 – Coaches learn the progressive steps needed to teach both basic and advanced mountain biking skills, experiential teaching techniques, how to accommodate different learning styles and how to create a positive learning environment for young riders. Taught by NICA-certified skills trainers. Required for coach license Level 2 and Level 3.
This course will be completed in 2 phases: Online via NICA Pit Zone (3 hours) and In-Person for 3 hours. You must complete both for full credit, preferably online prior to the In-Person Course. WORKING MOUNTAIN BIKES AND HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Dress appropriately, this is an instructional course and not a “ride”. Bring your own food and water, there are restrooms available.
Once you complete OTB 101 you are not required to complete it again, however you will receive CEU’s towards your current license status.
For more Information on NICA Coach License Program: https://www.nationalmtb.org/coaches-license-program/
Location: Caliente, NV
Overview: The Redemption Loop at Kershaw-Ryan State Park is the course set for the Caliente Crusher. With a sizable uphill start, you quickly find yourself positioning into a single file to breeze down the nearly 3 miles of gradual slalom like descent. At the bottom, you’re met with soft soils and pinion pines while you work your way back toward the last mile of a challenging uphill. Both Middle and High school student-athletes will take on the same 5.5 mile course with approximately 600’ of climbing per lap.
Location: Sawmill Trailhead, Spring Mountains, Las Vegas, NV
Overview: The Sawmill Challenge weaves through pinyons and junipers and plenty of wildflowers at an elevation of 7,591 feet. This course will put your fitness level to the test. Both Middle and High school student-athletes will be challenged on the same 2.1 mile course with approximately 319’ of climbing per lap.
This is for existing coaches who want to learn to teach OTB101. These coaches will then be equipped to train new n new coaches. More coaches = more kids on bikes!
This fun event is for coaches, team directors, event staff, and anyone interested in coaching for NSICL. We’ll get to know each other, learn together, share yummy food, ride bikes, play games, and get stoked for the 2024 season! Discounts available for first time coaches and rural team leadership, contact Christine.
CPR-only option available for $25; register using same link.
OTB 101 is a prerequisite for Level 2 Coach Certification. This course is offered free of charge to NICA coaches! Contact the organizer for details about location and time.
Stay tuned for details coming soon!
More info about this race can be found in the 2024 Moapa Valley Madness Event Flyer.
Please check the flyer often as details are subject to change!!