
November 8 - 9, 2025
Registration coming August 2025
We get kids on bikes.
We build character and community.
We change lives and create lifelong athletes.
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) develops youth mountain biking programs for student-athletes across the United States.

Bringing youth together through bikes
From fun, fast racing to riding and exploring with your teammates and new friends: Regionals is all about inter-league connection and good times on two wheels.

Competition
Cheer on athletes as they compete in the biggest race event of the season. Join us for a full day of racing featuring athletes from 11 leagues!
- Event flyer: Coming soon
- Race course: Ride with GPS *subject to change
- Race schedule
- Race categories: Varsity, JV1, JV2, JV3 (View our category guide)
- Staging and call ups
- Registration: Coming summer 2025
Note: Race registration includes access to all youth mountain bike festival activities including expo, and coach-led adventure programming.

On-Site Expo
If you’re not on your bike, the expo is the place to be! Join us for clinics, demos, events, swag, pro-athlete meet-and-greets, and more! Get hyped for the weekend and meet the brands who support youth cycling across the country. Interested in exhibiting?

Adventure Rides
Immerse yourself in the spirit of NICA! Any current NICA athlete (from any league), as well as any interested 6th-12th graders, can join guided rides on the beautiful trails surrounding the venue. No matter their skill level, speed, or experience, students will get to enjoy the outdoors on two-wheels, with a few pit stops for fun activities and games.
Adventure course is coming soon.
Note: Adventure participation is included with any race registration–you do not need a general admission registration if you are racing.

GRiT (Girls Riding Together)
Open to all female NICA athletes and coaches, as well as any interested women and 6th-12th grade girls, our GRiT ride will be a fun, inclusive and welcoming space for all female-identifying riders to explore the trails and get more girls on bikes! The weekend’s GRiT activities will also include female-only clinics and fun off-the-bike activities.
Note: GRiT participation is included with any event registration–you do not need a general admission registration if you are racing or participating in the Adventure rides. Rad Dads and male allies are also welcome to join in the GRiT ride and activities!

Teen Trail Corps
Learn more about the great work that TTC is doing in your region and learn about how you can get involved. Let’s celebrate our amazing student-athletes who give back to the trails!
2025 venue information

Lodging
View our recommended hotels and RV camping spots, or check back soon for more information about camping on-site with the NICA community.

Daily Schedule
November 8 & 9, 2025
Saturday – Adventure, GRiT, Teen Trail Corps, and Expo. Pre-ride the course before racing.
Sunday – High school racing

Venue Logistics
See you at Centennial Park!
S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR 72704
(30 minute drive from Northwest Arkansas National Airport via Interstate 49)
Have questions?
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