Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions that aren’t listed here, please email us at flxcrankspinners@gmail.com! For questions the league, please see https://newyorkmtb.org/faq/.
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Any kid grades 5-12.
2026 is the inagural season welcoming 5th graders!
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No! Our team is open to anybody who wants ride mountain bike! Whether you want to learn the basics and have a good time or race competitively, we welcome anyone who has a good attitude about bikes!
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From startups to seasoned brands, we partner with people who care about doing things right—and doing them well.Each year the NICA NY team finds five locations that showcase some of the best riding in New York State. This takes us all over our great state! Navigate to the calendar to find dates and locations for our races for this season.
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The goal of our team is to meet you where you are no matter what skill level that is. Our team is composed of riders that are a variety of ages and a and sill levels!
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To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we recommend that new riders use a mountain bike with front suspension and 8-9 gears, a bike helmet, gloves, a water bottle or a hydration pack, and a trail repair kit. See Gorges Cycles for all listed.
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Per the league, our program runs from October 1st until June 14th.
Our first get-to-know-you ride and subsequent practices run from March-June.
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League Fees which cover league/ NICA membership and race fees include:
NICA Fee: $50
League Fee: $245
Technology Fee: $5
TOTAL: $300
