Let's Ride!

Coaches:

    If you have not specifically told us that you will be absent we are counting on you to be there to help coach the team!  Please keep TeamSnap (see below) up to date, and notify the head coach/team director if you cannot make a scheduled event.

Team Members:

    All riders must respond on TeamSnap to the scheduled events at least 48 hours before the event.  We need this information to ensure we have a proper coach/rider ratio as defined by NICA. While we do not intentionally turn riders away, if you do not sign up before the deadline, there is a chance that you will not be able to ride due to the NICA required coach/rider ratio.

 
Important: If you arrive after the event begins, you will not be able to join up with us. This is due to the NICA rules covering safety concerns for riders. 

All team events are scheduled through TeamSnap.  Please make sure you have an account. While you can use  TeamSnap in a web browser, we highly recommend using the mobile app. 

All scheduled times are when the event begins! This means you need to be at the location and ready to ride by that time. Please allow enough time to check your bike and gear before the event begins!

You may choose to bring other items, but make sure you have the following:

• A Bike capable of riding off road
• Helmet - Please check the NICA Handbook Section 2.1.B for helmet standards.
• Appropriate Shoes
• Full Finger Cycling Gloves
• Tube Repair / Patch Kit (or tubeless repair items)
• A spare tube that fits your wheel size
• Tire Levers
• Bike Hand-pump
• Basic Cycling Multi-tool
• 2 Water Bottles or Equivalent (back/hip pack with water bladder)
• NICA Strongly recommends eye protection as well. Unless wet, foggy, and/or muddy lenses impair vision, student-athletes should ride and race with protective eyewear
• Footwear must be fully enclosed and fastened with either straps, buckles, or laces.

In addition, visit the MICL Suggested Equipment page for other suggestions.

Do your bike ABCs:

• Air - tires, shocks, forks, etc.
• Brakes - pads, and levers
• Chain - condition and lubrication
• Derailleurs - functioning?

It is wise, if time allows, to check other components of you bike.  Good, preventive maintenance will keep your cycle working for a long time.