Hey Folks!
Taylor here from Team Philly Bike Expo. I am thrilled to be racing all 5 stages of the Transylvania Epic this year as a fundraising rider for a cause very close to my heart.
This year Kuhn and the PAMTB gang have committed to donating 100% of the funds we raise here towards a scholarship fund for youth athletes from less financially resourced homes and support structures to participate in summer camps. The NICA League values Inclusivity and Equality, so we feel it is important to take strides in eliminating barriers that youth, especially low income youth of color, face in accessing positive high quality sports based programs.
We are going to start by providing scholarships to Cadence Youth Cycling female athletes to attend the GRIT Girls Mountain Bike Camp. I personally am going to start by donating the cost of girls camp fee, $279 - can you too?
A huge thanks to the Philly Bike Expo team, Bina and Stephen, for pouring endless time, love, and energy into building bridges and connections within our cycling community that make incredible partnerships like this possible. To Kuhn and the PAMTB crew for your enthusasim in partnering to get #morekidsonbikes . And finally, to the youth of Cadnece Youth Cycling for your leadership in building trails to the future of PA's dirt scene.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if I can help answer any questions, and see you at #singletracksummercamp !
The PA League and all other NICA Leagues share 5 Core Principles:
Inclusivity
Equality
Strong Body
Strong Mind
Strong Character
These are the key elements to our effort. This league is open to any student in 6th-12th grade. Everyone is welcome to take part. Everyone counts. No one "sits the bench."
Our primary focus is for our participants to experience the fun of this sport and the benefits it conveys to mind, body and character for life. Additionally, community service through trail advocacy will be a key component of the PA League effort state-wide.
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League is a non-profit 501(c)3 NICA Project League. The league as one of the largest first year leagues in NICA history with close to 300 riders participating in our first season. Our goal is to provide fun, safe, and competitive mountain biking opportunities for middle & high school students in the Commonwealth. The league also provides structured training programs for prospective coaches, riders, and school officials.
With the cooperation of our staff, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and you we will continue to grow and expand this educational, character building, and fun mountain bike experience throughout our state.
The Outdoor Experience Organization and Trans-Sylvania Epic are proud to support the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League. Net proceeds from the fundraising effort will be donated to the PA League by the OEO.