FAQs

What ages are eligible for the team?

Students in grades 5 through 12 can join.

Is NICA co-ed?

Yes! Camden County specifically has one of the highest ratios of girls to boys in NJ NICA, and we are always welcoming more girls! NICA's GRiT program is specifically designed to welcome female riders to the sport.

Do I need experience?

No. Although, we do ask that your child can confidently ride a bicycle (including shifting and braking).  Please also keep in mind that mountain biking is an action sport with rides taking place on challenging trails.

Can I try it out? 

If you sign a one-time waiver, you can join the team at a practice (that goes for kids and potential coaches). Preseason, which runs form mid-October through the start of the regular season in December. We also have a Try It Ride scheduled, email us at ccmtbcrew@gmail.com to get signed up!

When does the Season Run?

Dec 1st- Early June.

What does the Practice Schedule look like?

From December to the end of February, we ride Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings (1 to 1-1/2 hours).  In March we may add additional practices for those who are interested.  Practices are not mandatory.

What if a sport my child plays conflicts with the schedule?

Practices are not mandatory. We have many riders who do winter or spring sports. 

When and Where are races?

Racing season starts in April and runs through June. We participate in 5 races that are spread out around New Jersey.  See the "Major Dates" page.

Is Racing Mandatory?

Nope! Our Team does it's best to make practices friendly to rider's interests, whether that be preparing for races or just going for a ride with friends! 

Is a Mountain Bike necessary?

Yes, but we are fortunate to have a loaner bike program in place to help our mission to get more kids on bikes.  Our head coach or team director can walk you through the loaner bike program if this is something that will be helpful to your student. 

Will any Mountain Bike work?

Well, that is a tricky question.. There are a lot of bikes out there that are designed to look like mountain bikes, but can't hold up to the demands of the sport. A good rule of thumb: if a bike shop sold you a mountain bike, you're likely good to go. If it was purchased from a big box store, it may not be safe for riding on trails and you should check with a coach.