McDougle Mustangs MTB

05/10/2026

Huge win today for McDougle Mustang Atticus at the final championship race of the season! 2nd place podium for 7th grade boys! Great racing all season to get to this win.

11/13/2025

CHECK OUT OUR LOCAL middle and high school mountain bike teams for a FREE female-only GRiT (Girls Riding Together) event for girls in grades 5-12!

**December 6th from 1-4pm at the Small Pavilion at MLK Park.**

We'd also love to invite all the amazing moms and female-identifying adults and community members that are interested in coaching and supporting youth riders this season.

The Trail Mix & Mingle will incorporate fun bike activities and relay races along with a create-your-own-trail-mix bar. You might even get some fun swag too!

**Bring your helmet, bike, and closed toe shoes. Be sure to dress in layers based on the weather.**

For more information about our NICA program, click the link in our bio.

Email us for more info:
[email protected]
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11/03/2025

Fantastic turn out for our 1st Try-it-Out ride of the season yesterday! Great enthusiasm all around. We have one more opportunity to "Try-it-Out" on November 30. Look for details in the next post. Regular season begins December 7th! Can't wait for you all to join us!

10/23/2025

COME RIDE WITH US!
Did you make it to our info session and are now itching to get on the bike?
Or did you miss the info session but can’t wait to find out more?

These Try It Out events are an opportunity to get an idea of what it's like to be on the team. No pressure! We'll play bike games and do an easy trail ride. Bring your bike, helmet, closed toe shoes, and water. Be sure to dress in layers based on the weather. These practices are designed for student-athletes. Parents do not need to stay, but are welcome to come ride with us if you'd like to learn more about coaching!

-Everyone MUST have completed the NICA waiver to participate.
-You may attend up to 3 practices on the NICA waiver. After that you'll need to register with the league to continue.
-You don't need to print out the waiver and bring with you as proof; you can just show us the confirmation email on your phone when you arrive.

Student-Athlete Waiver
https://app.hellosign.com/s/GUoBgIVw
Adult Waiver (for parents/adults interested in becoming a coach)
https://app.hellosign.com/s/GQnZkjN8

We follow the league's mission to "provide a fun, inclusive, and competitive mountain bike experience. Regardless of ability level, the North Carolina league is committed to providing a positive experience for all student-athletes in accordance with NICA's Five Core Principles: Fun, Inclusivity, Equity, Respect, and Community."

Email us for more info:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

11/23/2024

COME RIDE WITH US!

We just wrapped up our first Try-it-Out ride of the season and WOW what a turn out! For those of you that couldn't make it, we have one more opportunity before the season officially kicks off.

These Try It Out events are an opportunity to get an idea of what it's like to be on the team. No pressure! We'll play bike games and do an easy trail ride. Bring your bike, helmet, closed toe shoes, and water. Be sure to dress in layers based on the weather. These practices are designed for student-athletes. Parents do not need to stay, but are welcome to come ride with us if you'd like to learn more about coaching!

-Everyone MUST have completed the NICA waiver to participate.
-You may attend 1 practice on the NICA waiver. After that you'll need to register with the league to continue.
-You don't need to print out the waiver and bring with you as proof; you can just show us the confirmation email on your phone when you arrive.

Student-Athlete Waiver
https://app.hellosign.com/s/GUoBgIVw
Adult Waiver (for parents/adults interested in becoming a coach)
https://app.hellosign.com/s/GQnZkjN8

We follow the league's mission to "provide a fun, inclusive, and competitive mountain bike experience. Regardless of ability level, the North Carolina league is committed to providing a positive experience for all student-athletes in accordance with NICA's Five Core Principles: Fun, Inclusivity, Equity, Respect, and Community."

Email us for more info:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

11/08/2024

The McDougle Middle, Phillips Middle, Culbreth Middle, Smith Middle, Carolina Crushers, and Chapel Hill High Mountain Biking Clubs are hosting a standalone Try-it-Out Event for anyone identifying as female attending grades 5-12.

This is an opportunity to learn more about NICA and the GRiT program and meet other female student athletes on the MTB teams.

We'll start with check-in and brunch at 11:30 at MLK Park on Hillsborough Rd in Carrboro and move into some fun programming, including a short ride on the Carolina North trails. Bring your bike, helmet, closed toe shoes, and water. Be sure to dress in layers based on the weather.

For more information, please click on the link in our bio for our 2025 Season FAQ or email us: [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

We look forward to meeting you!

10/29/2024

COME RIDE WITH US!
Did you make it to our info session and are now itching to get on the bike?
Or did you miss the info session but can’t wait to find out more?

These Try It Out events are an opportunity to get an idea of what it's like to be on the team. No pressure! We'll play bike games and do an easy trail ride. Bring your bike, helmet, closed toe shoes, and water. Be sure to dress in layers based on the weather. These practices are designed for student-athletes. Parents do not need to stay, but are welcome to come ride with us if you'd like to learn more about coaching!

-Everyone MUST have completed the NICA waiver to participate.
-You may attend 1 practice on the NICA waiver. After that you'll need to register with the league to continue.
-You don't need to print out the waiver and bring with you as proof; you can just show us the confirmation email on your phone when you arrive.

Student-Athlete Waiver
https://app.hellosign.com/s/GUoBgIVw
Adult Waiver (for parents/adults interested in becoming a coach)
https://app.hellosign.com/s/GQnZkjN8

We follow the league's mission to "provide a fun, inclusive, and competitive mountain bike experience. Regardless of ability level, the North Carolina league is committed to providing a positive experience for all student-athletes in accordance with NICA's Five Core Principles: Fun, Inclusivity, Equity, Respect, and Community."

Email us for more info:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

10/21/2024

Want to learn more about middle school mountain biking in Chapel Hill & Orange County?! Come join us Monday, October 28th at the Chapel Hill Public Library, starting at 6:30pm.

We are a coed NICA MTB team that participates in the North Carolina Interscholastic Cycling League (NCICL). The team is open to middle school student-athletes enrolled at either Culbreth Middle, McDougle Middle, Phillips Middle, and Orange County middle schools. All middle school grades (6th, 7th, and 8th) and all genders are eligible to participate. NEW this year - our league will participate in a NICA pilot program for 5th graders. **Our FAQ with more info can be found in our bio.**

You may also join us at the Family Info Session: Monday, October 28th, 6:30-7:30p at the Chapel Hill Public Library! We will share information about our program, how to get your kids involved, and share other dates for preseason events to try us out! We look forward to meeting you!

10/21/2024

Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders!

Scan the QR code for information about the 2025 season!

Join us for an info session at the Chapel Hill Public Library on Monday, October 28th at 6:30pm to learn more about our upcoming season.

Can't wait for you to join us!

11/22/2023

We’re thrilled to see some of our student-athletes, coaches, and favorite parents featured in the latest Bike Beat column. Check out the story, then come on out and join us!

📷 by Deborah Hage

Sometimes it’s what you don’t see that stands out.