This June I was meant to meet with a friend in the UK to walk the length of Hadrian's Wall, all 90 miles of it, but now I'll be walking virtually in my hilly home town in North Carolina.

Yep, I am not cycling this time, shock (!) I have completed plenty of fundraising events centered around cycling and wanted to do something different. I know, I am much safer on two wheels than two feet so you can understand why this is a REAL challenge for me :) 

I chose NICA because I believe in #morekidsonbikes as well as the power of being outdoors. NICA not only offers the opportunity for student-athletes to mountain bike but it also enables the experience of adventure and camps too; all with the goal of increasing inclusivity!

From NICA:NICA sees a future where every youth is part of a thriving and engaged cycling community. Built on the core values of fun, inclusivity, equity, respect, and community, NICA provides programs that help student-athletes, coaches and volunteers build strong minds, bodies, character, and communities through cycling. As of December 2019, NICA serves over 22,500 student-athletes across 31 state and regional leagues. We need your help to strengthen and expand our programs across the country!