Harding Academy Mountain Bike Team Information

This is will be Harding Academy Mountain Bike Team’s 3rd season. All rising 6th-8th grade boys and girls are invited to join. Rising 5th graders are welcome to join practices with a parent, but can not race until 6th grade. We are registered with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) and the Tennessee Interscholastic Cycling League (TICL).

 

There are 5 total races in September-November. All are on a Sunday with a pre-ride on Saturday. The 2018 TICL Race Schedule is:

 

9/9 - Columbia, TN

9/23 - Memphis, TN

10/7 - Knoxville, TN

10/21 - Gallatin, TN

11/4 - Sewanee, TN

 

Race schedule is subject to change.

 

We begin team practices the week of August 6th. Practices are twice per week on two of the following days: T/Th/F/Sat/Sun. The schedule will soon be determined. Most practices will be at the Percy Warner Park mountain bike trails, 1300 Forrest Park Drive. Beginners are welcome. We will schedule a few family fun rides this summer.

 

What the athletes will need:

-cross country mountain bike with knobby tires and front suspension

-helmet

-sunglasses

-full finger gloves

-comfortable riding shorts or tights

 

Most bike shops around town are NICA supporters and offer great deals and service. The three shops I recommend in the Belle Meade/West Meade/Bellevue neighborhoods are Gran Fondo Cycles, Trail & Fitness and Trace Bikes. Tell them Coach Cribb sent you.

 

Team jersey, team league registration and coaching costs are covered by Harding. Parents are responsible for equipment fees and volunteer registration fees. Parent ride leader volunteers are welcome and encouraged to participate. Athlete and parent registration is due by the 2nd week of practices.

 

Coach Emma Cribb heads up Harding’s mountain bike team. Coach Cribb is a certified cycling coach through U.S.A. Cycling and N.I.C.A. She is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (N.S.C.A.). Coach Cribb has over 20 years of experience as a fitness professional and cycling coach. She leads in-season strength training workouts for the Harding girls volleyball and basketball teams. She and her husband, Coach Sammy Cribb offer a summer strength and conditioning camp at Harding for rising grade 5 through 9, boys and girls. Coach Cribb is also the athletic director and coach at Akiva School, Nashville.