NC GRiT Podcast

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Crank up the volume and maximize your fun with the NC GRiT Podcast! Created entirely by student athletes from the North Carolina Interscholastic Cycling League's Senior GRiT Ambassador team, this podcast is all about sharing the stoke and getting more girls on bikes! Tune in to hear inspiring stories from amazing female riders, learn about the awesome NCICL and GRiT communities, and discover the joy of mountain biking. Whether you're a seasoned rider or brand new and just curious about the sport, this podcast is for you and we are so happy to have you along for the ride with us! Connect with us! Have a question about the NCICL or the GRiT program in NC? Want to suggest a topic for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram: @NCICL_GRiT (link to suggest topics in our bio)Email grit@northcarolinamtb.org Let's ride! 

  1. DEC 5

    Season 10 - New Horizons

    *Welcome! Host Introductions - name, team, grade, and your project/roleGuest IntroductionsName, team, grade, projectOptional: How has GRiT impacted you? Fun question: Would you rather ride in the freezing cold or scalding hot?   Recap of recent GRiT news:  Preseason GRiT event Location - Sherman Branch in Charlotte, NCFun games Rock painting Relay egg and spoon raceGuess what's in the bagPumpkin scavenger hunt Stretching Lots of halloween candy snacks Ride on the trails Smooth, fast, fun Scary guy Interview with Salma:  What is the mentor program for those who don’t know? Talk about what you did last year*What are you guys planning on doing this year?What are your goals for this project?What motivated you to take on this project? What has been your biggest achievement with the mentors? What about the mentor program is unique to you? Considering that it is your senior year, what are your final goals for the mentor project? Upcoming events: **Talk about the season coming up - be hype  Theme: New Horizon New League Director - Chelle New GRiT Coordinator Team - Sharon, Angie, Liz Dates for Races Browns Creek: 2/28 - 3/1 Tryon Equestrian Center, Mill Spring: 3/14 - 3/15Farris Memorial Park, Maydon: 3/28 - 3/29Dark Mountain, Wilksboro: 4/11 - 4/12Rock Hill BMX, Rock Hill, SC: 4/25 - 4/26Championship: Anglers Park, Danville, VA: 5/9 - 5/10 Make sure to check the yt channel for new videos and content! Conclusion (mention form to submit requests and suggestions as well as where to find it and more information on GRiT: @ncicl_GRiT on Instagram and @ncnica on Youtube or look up North Carolina Interscholastic Cycling League)  We hope to see you on the trails! Comment what you would like to hear on a future episode to help get more girls on bikes in NC! NC_GRiT Instagram NC GRiT YouTube Want to get involved? Check out our website for more information and to find a local team.

    19 min

  2. MAY 2

    Healthy Team Culture - The Key Ingredient for Success!

    What makes a NICA team thrive? It's more than just fast riding – it's the culture you cultivate! Join us for an insightful conversation on the NC GRiT podcast as we delve into the crucial topic of team culture - and how that plays into league culture - with two incredible guests: Brian Russell, League Director, and Sita Cooper, GRiT Ambassador and Watauga Pioneers student athlete. Music track: Last Summer by Aylex Source: https://freetouse.com/music We hope to see you on the trails! Comment what you would like to hear on a future episode to help get more girls on bikes in NC! NC_GRiT Instagram NC GRiT YouTube Want to get involved? Check out our website for more information and to find a local team.

    37 min

  3. APR 4

    GRiT Has Your Back - Building Strength and Support on the Trails

    Join us as we delve into the impactful Health and Wellness project spearheaded by Senior GRiT Ambassador Ali Otto of the Orange County Crushers. This episode explores how she's addressing anxiety within the mountain biking community, creating a platform for girls and all riders to connect, share, and support each other. Learn about the challenges faced and the strategies being implemented to promote mental wellness on and off the trails. GRiT has got your back! Loyalty-free music credit: Status by Jamie Bathgate We hope to see you on the trails! Comment what you would like to hear on a future episode to help get more girls on bikes in NC! NC_GRiT Instagram NC GRiT YouTube Want to get involved? Check out our website for more information and to find a local team.

    20 min

  4. MAR 7

    Fix - Ride - Empower: The NC GRiT Mechanical Project

    Join the NC GRiT podcast crew and the Senior GRiT Ambassador leads of the GRiT Mechanical Project, Lydia Herrera and Helena Ferebauer as they discuss how female student athletes in NC are working to educate and empower other girls to get their hands dirty learning about their bikes and independently tackling basic bike maintenance and common on trail repairs to keep the adventures rolling! Learn how you can be a part of the movement to get and keep more girls and women on bikes, and ensure they are confident, even when there are unexpected 'bumps' in the trail!  Loyalty-free music credit: Espres by Lunareh We hope to see you on the trails! Comment what you would like to hear on a future episode to help get more girls on bikes in NC! NC_GRiT Instagram NC GRiT YouTube Want to get involved? Check out our website for more information and to find a local team.

    20 min

  5. FEB 7

    Cultivating Healthy Competition: The Mindset Behind the Rider Development Project

    Healthy competition fuels growth in cycling. On this episode of NC GRiT, we explore how the Rider Development Project cultivates grit and resilience through positive competition. We go behind the scenes to discover how they're shaping the future of cycling by developing stronger cyclists and stronger individuals Podcast music: Espres by Lunareh We hope to see you on the trails! Comment what you would like to hear on a future episode to help get more girls on bikes in NC! NC_GRiT Instagram NC GRiT YouTube Want to get involved? Check out our website for more information and to find a local team.

    37 min

  6. JAN 3

    Pedal-Powered Creativity: Fueling Community through Mountain Biking & Art!

    Season 3 Episode 3 of the NC GRiT Podcast feature the Girls Drawing Together project, led by Laidy Rogers of the Riverside High School mountain biking team! Hear how she is using art and creativity to build community within the North Carolina Interscholastic Cycling League. We hope to see you on the trails! Comment what you would like to hear on a future episode to help get more girls on bikes in NC! NC_GRiT Instagram NC GRiT YouTube Want to get involved? Check out our website for more information and to find a local team.

    17 min

  7. 12/11/2024

    Season Event Reveal & GRiT Recruitment and Retention

    Season 3 Episode 2 of the GRiT Podcast reveals the dates for the upcoming NCICL season with league director Brian Russell. Along with this we shared a recap of the past events that happened over the last few weeks. All in all the highlight of this episode is special guests Siana Rehman and Salma El-Wafi who each got to talk about their Senior Ambassador projects which are outreach and the mentor program. Listen in to hear more details!!  We hope to see you on the trails! Comment what you would like to hear on a future episode to help get more girls on bikes in NC! NC_GRiT Instagram NC GRiT YouTube Want to get involved? Check out our website for more information and to find a local team.

    25 min

  8. 10/31/2024 · BONUS

    New season and new NC GRiT podcast team!

    Join our new co hosts, Vivian, Hadley and Alex, for their introductory episode of the NC GRiT podcast! They'll share about our recent student leadership training weekend, the upcoming GRiT preseason event, and what participants can look forward to at the upcoming NICA Eastern Regionals event! Have an idea, question or suggestion for future podcast episode? Click here to submit them! Check us out on Instagram and follow for more GRiT information and content! We hope to see you on the trails! Comment what you would like to hear on a future episode to help get more girls on bikes in NC! NC_GRiT Instagram NC GRiT YouTube Want to get involved? Check out our website for more information and to find a local team.

    14 min
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Crank up the volume and maximize your fun with the NC GRiT Podcast! Created entirely by student athletes from the North Carolina Interscholastic Cycling League's Senior GRiT Ambassador team, this podcast is all about sharing the stoke and getting more girls on bikes! Tune in to hear inspiring stories from amazing female riders, learn about the awesome NCICL and GRiT communities, and discover the joy of mountain biking. Whether you're a seasoned rider or brand new and just curious about the sport, this podcast is for you and we are so happy to have you along for the ride with us! Connect with us! Have a question about the NCICL or the GRiT program in NC? Want to suggest a topic for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram: @NCICL_GRiT (link to suggest topics in our bio)Email grit@northcarolinamtb.org Let's ride! 

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  • Creator
    NC GRiT Crew
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 NC GRiT Podcast
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    NC GRiT Podcast