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Who We Are:

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Marquette County Interscholastic Cycling

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MCIC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting middle school and high school athletes across Marquette County (and the entire U.P.). We participate in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Cycling League (WISL), a charter league of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).

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NICA Core Values:

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  • Fun

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  • Inclusivity

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  • Equity

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  • Respect

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  • Community

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Who We Are:

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  • Athletes

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  • Families

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  • Coaches

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  • Board

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Who We Are:

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  • Volunteers

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Who We Are:

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  • Board

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Who We Are:

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  • Board
    • Meetings – Second Monday, 6pm, PWPL
    • Fundraising
    • Administration
    • NICA, WISL, School Compliance
    • Overall Direction

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Teams:

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MSHS:

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  • Physical Dated After 4/15/2026

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  • Academic Eligibility

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  • Excused Absence Rules

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  • MSHS Student Athlete Handbook

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Expectations:

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  • Work Hard

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  • Have Fun

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Work Hard:

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  • What We Control

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    • Effort

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    • Attitude

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    • Respect

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Effort:

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  • Giving 100% of what you have to give, each and every day

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Attitude:

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  • Positivity

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  • Focus

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  • Growth

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Respect:

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  • Consideration for others

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    • Parents

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    • Teammates

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    • Coaches

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    • Competitors (Sportsmanship)

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    • Self

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Fun:

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  • Sense of Accomplishment

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  • Camaraderie

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  • Team Spirit

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Families:

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  • On Time

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  • Proper Gear

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  • Proper Nutrition

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  • Accountability

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Coaches:

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  • Respect and Encouragement

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  • Positive Role Model

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  • Clear, Consistent Communication

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  • Someone Who Listens

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  • Knowledge of the Sport

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Practice:

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  • July 7 – October 22
    • Tuesdays & Thursdays
    • 5:45pm to 8:15pm

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Preseaon:

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  • TBD (6 allowed)

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Practice:

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  • Arrive 5:30 - 5:45
  • Warm-Up and Team Building 5:45 - 6:00
  • Work Hard 6:00 – 6:45/7:15
  • Fun Ride 6:45/7:15 – 8:00
  • Wrap Up 8:00 – 8:15

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  • Locations: TBD (Forestville, Negaunee Ice Arena)

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Homework:

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  • High School
    • 2-4 Days a Week Outside of Practice
    • Hard Efforts on Bike
    • Upper Body & Core

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  • Middle School
    • 1-3 Days a Week Outside of Practice
    • Fun Rides on Bike

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Festivals (Races):

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  • Bluff Bash
    • 9/4 – 9/7 Powers Bluff, WI

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  • Cable Conquest
    • 9/11 – 9/13 Cable, WI

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  • Hodag Hustle
    • 10/2 – 10/4 Rhinelander, WI

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  • Gnarly Nordic
    • 10/9 – 10/11 Wild Rose, WI

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  • Red Barn State Championship
    • 10/23 – 10/25 Waterloo, WI

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GRiT:

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  • Girls Riding Together
    • Recruitment
    • Retainment
    • Enrichment

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  • Grit Coach: Tiffany Tibbitts

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Teen Trail Corps:

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  • TTC Coach: Lyle VanderSchaaf

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Communication:

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  • Email
    • christian@mcicraceteam.com
      • Head Coach
    • nick@mcicraceteam.com
      • Assistant Head Coach

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  • SMS Text Service Coming Soon

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Equipment:

  • Bike in good working order, proper fit
    • Recommendation: Hard Tail, Suspension Fork, 1x10/11/12 DT (Clutch Style Derailleur), Disc Brakes (Hydro>Mech), XC/Trail Geom
  • Approved Helmet, proper fit
  • Approved Riding Footware (no crocs, sandal, open toes, etc.)
  • Hydration Pack/2 Bottles of Fluids (Water/Electrolytes)
  • Nutrition
  • Appropriate Clothing
  • Riding Gloves
  • Eye Protection
  • Portable Bike Maintenance Kit
    • Tire Levers, Tube, Pump/CO2, Quick Link, Chain Tool, Multi-Tool
    • Recommendation: Bacon Strips/Plugs/Boot/Patch Kit

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Costs:

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  • Athletes:
    • MCIC: $50
    • Kits: Race Fit $91; Team Fit $64; Freeride $43.75, etc.
    • NICA: $360
  • Travel and lodging
    • Per Family
    • Camping Option

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Costs:

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  • Coaches:
    • *NICA: $30
    • Kit: Race Fit $91; Team Fit $64, Freeride $43.75
    • *Background Check:
      • Years 1 & 7: $38
      • Years 2 – 6: $11

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*MCIC will cover the cost for returning NICA athletes that are 18 and over and want to coach.

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Opportunities:

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Opportunities:

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  • West End Ski & Trail
  • Love & Bicycles
  • Sports Rack
  • Quick Stop
  • Lakeshore Bike
  • Down Wind Sports

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Opportunities:

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  • NICA Discounts for Athletes
  • NICA Discounts for Coaches

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What Next:

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  • Athlete Registration
    • www.mcicraceteam.com
    • Invitation to PitZone
    • Create/Login to PitZone
    • Complete Online Registration
    • Get your Green Check Mark (Practice Ready)
    • Riding Ability “Intermediate” or “Advanced”

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What Next:

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  • Coach Registration
    • Invitation to PitZone
    • Create/Login to PitZone
    • Complete Online Registration & Training
    • First Aid/CPR Training: TBD
    • On The Bike 101: TBD

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Other Considerations:

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  • Merch Store Opens April 1
  • Kit Orders: TBD

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