MidCo FAQ’s:

Is MidCo My Team? MidCo’s territory includes the following zip codes: 63105, 63043, 63088, 63117, 63119, 63122, 63124, 63130, 63131, 63132, 63141, 63143, & 63146. If you do not live in one of these areas please contact info@missourimtb.org to figure out which NICA team you are on.

Do I Need My Own Bike? Yes, you are required to have a mountain bike suitable to safely ride and/or race local area trails, along with a helmet (worn at all times!), and tools for basic trailside repairs. We can help guide you in the purchase, and we will have a few loaner bikes for short term “try it out” purposes.

How Much Does a Bike Cost? You can expect to pay $800 or more for a suitable, brand new bike. Used bikes are also a good option. Loaner bikes and financial assistance are options for those who qualify.

Where Should I Buy My Bike? St. Louis is blessed with many outstanding bicycle retailers. We suggest starting at our primary shop sponsors, Maplewood Bicycle or the Hub Bicycle Company. Both have expert staffs, and offer our athletes great deals on bikes, service, and accessories.

How Much Does it Cost? NICA Student Athletes’ fees total $550.00 per athlete. NICA national and state fees are $325.00, which covers insurance at NICA events (practices, races and meetings), team practices, rides and race events with certified NICA coaches, a top quality youth sports coaching curriculum and philosophy, and special offers from sponsors of NICA and the league, including discounts on products. Our team fee is $225.00 per person, $175.00 for additional family members, which covers a practice jersey, coach licensing, first aid certification, some coach training, team equipment, and race nutrition and snacks. All costs for travel, lodging, equipment, food, etc. are each Student Athlete’s responsibility and are not covered by NICA or MidCo team fees. Again, financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

How Often Do You Practice? Two days a week from July through September.

Where/When Do You Practice? Skills practices will be held every Wednesday evening starting 7/10 through 9/11/24. Location(s) TBD. Trail rides will be Saturday mornings at Cliff Cave County Park, Castlewood, Creve Coeur County Park, Greensfelder County Park, and Bluffview/Zombie, amongst others. Exact location schedule will be posted to TeamSnap (see below). We will also offer an extra, optional strength training day on Tuesdays at the Sports Medicine Training Center in Crestwood. Time TBD. This will be a separate (deeply discounted) cost.

How Do You Stay In Touch? We use TeamSnap for scheduling and communication. After registration, look for an invite to sign up. We also email and text from time to time, so it’s important to provide your mobile number and email address.