The league is delaying the implementation of east/west league conferences for at least one season. Weekend events will look similar to previous years. Stay tuned for dates.
League Fee - For the 2026 Season the league will only have a single “all in” fee of $420 to cover league membership and event registration. To learn more about this fee structure, please click here.
Team Fee - In addition to the countless hours coaches commit to our team, we often fund essential team needs out of pocket. A $60 team fees will help offset essential needs for practice, event weekends, and marketing supplies. This fee is waved for student athletes with a parent coach.
Returning Student Athletes
2026 Category Placement Tables are now available. The Category "Rules" used to place last season’s athletes will be published in the NC NICA Handbook in September.
5th Grade Pilot Program
Starting in 2025, NCICL opened the doors to 5th grade student athletes. We look forward to welcoming our youngest athletes back in 2026!
For the 20026 season, our team will practice on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday afternoons. Practices are usually held on local trails, however, we may expand practices to Angler's Park (Danville, VA) or Farris Memorial Park (Mayodan) to prepare for race weekends. Practice structure varies with a combination of skills development, conditioning, riding, and trail work days. This is subject to change based on weather, trail status, and coach availability. Please check TeamSnap for up-to-date information. There is no mandatory practice requirement.
We do require all student athletes to arrive practice ready. This means a bike in good working order, appropriate clothes for the weather, hydration and snacks, bike gear, gloves, and a light.
Try it Out
Student athletes are eligible to participate in three practices before they need to be fully registered in PitZone. Coaches may participate in one practice.
Click here to electronically sign a THREE TIME use RIDER Agreement to Participate/Release of Liability Waiver. Must be completed by Parent or Guardian.
Click here to electronically sign a ONE TIME use Coach/Volunteer Agreement to Participate/Release of Liability Waiver.
Click here for the NICA Medical Disclosure and Consent Agreement. (PDF)
Pitzone is the NICA platform for registration. Once registration opens, please reach out to our Team Director at guilfordgearsmtb@gmail.com to request access to Pitzone.
TeamSnap is utilized by NCICL for communication and registration for events, camping, and other activities. You will receive access to TeamSnap once you are registered as a student athlete or coach.
Jerseys & Team Gear
Guilford Gears jerseys are ordered in time to arrive prior to the first race. We keep several extra jerseys on hand in case there are delays in shipment. Gear (hats, sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc.) will also be available.
Coaches - September 2, 2025
Teams - September 2, 2025
Students - October 1, 2025
September 27-28 - Student Leadership Weekend Lake Norman State Park
October 21 - Scoops & Spokes, Ozzie's Ice Cream, Greensboro
October 25 - GRiT Event*, Sherman Branch Nature Preserve, Charlotte, NC
October 28 - Guilford GRiT, Location TBA
November 1 - League Event #1*, Tentative location Lake Norman State Park
November 2 - Guilford Gears Informational Meeting, Location TBA
November 8-9 - NICA Eastern Regionals, Fairhill NMRA, Elkton, MD
December 1 - Season Opens
If you live outside of Guilford County, please check NICA availability close to you, or reach out to NCICL staff to learn more about starting your own team.