Coastal challenge meets mountain biking grit in Newport!

On October 4, 2025, Newport hosts Race #4 of the Oregon Interscholastic Cycling League’s season for the North Conference. As the penultimate event before the State Championship, this race offers youth mountain bikers an engaging and supportive environment, designed to build both skill and camaraderie. The event is part of a five-race NICA-sanctioned schedule that emphasizes fun, challenge, and inclusivity for student athletes. Final course details will be released on the official league website closer to the event date. [1][6]

Typical course for NICA races is a closed-loop format with singletrack, gravel sections, and technical challenges, purpose-built for safe and competitive youth racing. While Newport’s final 2025 course specifics are not yet posted, expect a mix of coastal forest trails and rolling terrain.

• Penultimate race before the 2025 State Championships
• Features 11 North Conference school teams, including newcomers
• Strong focus on inclusivity through the GRiT (Girls Riding Together) program
• Team competition and league-wide camaraderie
• All NICA safety and event standards applied