Achievers describe how high school cycling is changing lives
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Gary Fisher presents the All Star Athlete award to Dominique Fenichell(Image credit: Sol Gutierrez)
Kate Rau, Colorado High School League founder(Image credit: Sol Gutierrez)
Matt Fritzinger presents the Legacy Award to Gary Erickson of Clif Bar.(Image credit: Sol Gutierrez)
Outstanding participants in Southern California, Northern California, Colorado and Washington high school cycling leagues were honored at the 2011 National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) Awards, at the Clif Bar and Co. headquarters in Emeryville, California, on Saturday, January 14.
NICA presented awards in 13 categories to 21 of the individuals considered to be the most outstanding athletes, most dedicated coaches, and most passionate volunteers, and supporters to have participated in the high school mountain biking revolution.
"I am held up by the greatness of those I'm surrounded by, and it's a privilege to serve and be in the company of such great people," said Matt Fritzinger, executive director of NICA. "It's amazing to listen to the stories of those honored, and I know there are many other fantastic accomplishments among the 1,150 student-athletes who raced in 2011, it's incredible what is going on here."
Kate Rau, who won the League Founders Award for the Colorado High School Cycling League, said, "One of the parents in the Colorado league told me how his child had been depressed and lost, but then on joining the high school mountain bike team and connecting with his teammates, that turned around. We're making change one pedal stroke at a time!"
2011 NICA Awards
Specialized League Founders Award Kate Rau, Colorado High School Cycling League
Primal Wear Digital Media Award David Curtis, NorCal High School Cycling League/NICA
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QBP Race Production Partner Award Jason Ranoa, SoCal High School Cycling League
Trek All-Star Athlete Award Dominique Fenichell, Boulder High School, Colorado High School Cycling League Joel Titius, Corona Composite Team, SoCal High School Cycling League
SRAM Coach of the Year Award Fred Maxwell, Salida High School, Colorado High School Cycling League Dave Peery, Woodcrest Christian High School, SoCal High School Cycling League Julia Violich, Redwood High School Mountain Bike Team, NorCal High School Cycling League Kari Studley, Northshore Composite Team, Washington High School Cycling League
Clif Bar & Company Volunteer Service Award Walt Lee, Colorado High School Cycling League Ezra Coleman, NorCal High School Cycling League Sean McCoy, SoCal High School Cycling League
Visionary Leader Award Gary Fisher
Jeep Extraordinary Courage Award Hannah Mendro, Arlington/Lakewood Composite Team, Washington High School Cycling League
Fort Lewis College Distinguished Alumni Award Todd Norwood, 2004 Alum, NorCal High School Cycling League
Legacy Award Gary Erickson, Founder, Co-Owner and Co-CEO, CLIF Bar & Company
Easton Foundations Student-Athlete Community Service Award Josh Hodges, Rim of the World High School, SoCal High School Cycling League Angelique Margve, John Burroughs High School, SoCal High School Cycling League
Specialized Student-Athlete Leadership Award Dillen Maurer, Crescenta Valley High School, SoCal High School Cycling League Jencee Reardon, 7220 Racing Team, Colorado High School Cycling League
Shimano Community Impact Award Officer George Martinez, Luther Burbank High School, NorCal High School Cycling League
