Making cyclists (and good humans) for life with Amanda Carey, NICA President

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12/06/24 • 34 min

"We are here to make cyclists for life, good humans for life—and we just do that through mountain biking." – Amanda Carey

Marley and Ellen sit down with Amanda Carey, National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) President, to talk about how NICA's programming builds character and community through youth mountain biking. She discusses how they're approaching issues of inclusivity, belonging, equitable access to their sport, and more in today's episode.

You can learn more and donate to NICA on their website, https://nationalmtb.org/

02:55 Coaching and Team Dynamics

07:37 Challenges and Inclusivity

13:42 Philosophy of Coaching

21:23 Community Involvement

26:01 How to Support NICA

30:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

"We are here to make cyclists for life, good humans for life—and we just do that through mountain biking." – Amanda Carey

You can learn more and donate to NICA on their website, https://nationalmtb.org/

02:55 Coaching and Team Dynamics

07:37 Challenges and Inclusivity

13:42 Philosophy of Coaching

21:23 Community Involvement

26:01 How to Support NICA

30:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Previous Episode

Election Special with Marley and Ellen

Hey folkx, we're here with a few thoughts after the U.S. election. In case you were concerned—we're not going anywhere! And we're saying it out loud.

The election has some immediate impacts, like an administration change, as well as regional transportation funding wins and the first openly transgender member of Congress!

Check in with us on Instagram, @AllBodiesOnBikes to let us know how you're doing 💗

Links mentioned in the show:

People for Bikes' Round up of Transportation wins in the 2024 election

Nashville, Tennessee passes $3.1B transit funding

Sarah McBride will be the first openly transgender member of congress

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All Bodies on Bikes - Making cyclists (and good humans) for life with Amanda Carey, NICA President

Transcript

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Oh, hello, Ellen. Hi, Marlee. How are you? I'm good. How are you? No. What time is it? It's time for the All Bodies on Bikes podcast. What's my favorite time of day? Mine too. Mine too. Good. I'm glad. I'm really glad we can edit things because I'm already sitting here I don't know what to say next. Let's just bring our guest on. Today we are talking with Amanda Carey, who is the national NICA president. So let me tell you all about her and then we will have an awesom