Any middle or high school student in Marquette County is welcome to join — no experience needed. MCIC is a race team: we practice together every Tuesday and Thursday with NICA-certified coaches, and compete in the Wisconsin NICA league each fall. There are no tryouts and no minimum skill level. If your athlete wants to see what it's like before committing, our Give-it-a-Go event is a free intro ride with zero pressure. Registration for the 2026 season opens April 1st.

MCIC competes in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Cycling League (Wisconsin NICA), part of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association — the largest youth mountain biking organization in the country. Wisconsin NICA is one of the most active interscholastic cycling leagues in the Midwest. You can learn more at wisconsinmtb.org. MCIC is one of the only Michigan teams in the league — because there's currently no NICA league in Michigan, we cross the border to give Marquette County students access to competitive racing.

There are several ways to support MCIC! You can donate directly to our 501(c)(3) nonprofit, become a team sponsor (contributions of any size are welcome), or volunteer your time at practices and events. Every contribution helps keep costs low for student-athletes and their families.

MCIC competes in five Wisconsin NICA festival weekends during the 2026 season: Bluff Bash (Sept 4–8, Marshfield WI), Cable Conquest (Sept 11–14, Cable WI), Hodag Hustle (Oct 2–5, Rhinelander WI), Gnarly Nordic North (Oct 9–12, Wild Rose WI), and the Red Barn State Championship (Oct 23–26, Waterloo WI).

Registration opens April 1, 2026 on our registration page. Pre-season activities kick off in June, with Tuesday and Thursday team practices starting in July. Racing festivals run September through October across Wisconsin.

Not at all. NICA's motto is "everyone rides" — no tryouts, no minimum skill level. Our NICA-trained coaches work with athletes of all abilities, from first-time riders to experienced trail regulars. MCIC is open to any middle or high school student in Marquette County. If your child is curious but not sure, our Give-it-a-Go event is a perfect low-pressure introduction before committing to the full season.

MCIC is working closely with Marquette Senior High School and is actively expanding recognition to athletes from other Marquette County middle and high schools. If your school is not yet represented, reach out to us at info@mcicraceteam.com — we would lo’d love to include your student.

Yes. All MCIC coaches complete the official NICA coach training program, which covers athlete development, trail skills instruction, and safety. Your athlete learns from coaches who are trained specifically for interscholastic mountain biking.

The team practices together every Tuesday and Thursday starting in July. Pre-season activities kick off in June. From September through October, the team travels to five Wisconsin NICA festival weekends — multi-day racing events held at trail systems across Wisconsin.