The Cycling for Our Heroes is a cycling event held on Saturday, September 26, 2026. It is located at 3833 Rider Ln in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Mon, Jul 06, 2026 at 5:30 PM
We are so excited for your child to participate in NICA Discovery!
All NICA Discovery adult leaders are background checked and hold a coaching license from NICA. There will always be at least 2
leaders who have current first aid training.
New Friends is the introductory level and is aimed at children who are new to biking but have some limited experience with neighborhood or urban riding. These are children who can already balance and pedal a bike, but may have never ventured “off road.” Games and activities work on learning to better ride and operate a bike preparation for later buildable skills, and increasing stamina.
Participants must be able to ride a bike without training wheels before joining a program and must be in 7-11 years old by program start date.
NICA Discovery Fallston, MD meets at Edgeley Park on Mondays at 5:30 pm
July 6
July 13
July 20
July 27
August 3
August 10
Required Documentation
ONLINE:
IN PERSON:
Parents must print, review this CODE OF CONDUCT with their child, sign and bring it to the first session for their child to participate.
Every rider is also required to have a waiver and medical release form signed on file with NICA. A link to the waiver may be found HERE. Parents are asked to show confirmation that the online waiver has been signed before their child participates.
Required Equipment
Helmet - Less than 5 years old that fits your child’s head well without moving around while they ride.
Footwear - Closed-toe (non-Croc like) shoes that fastened by laces, straps or buckles
Bike - Bike with knobby tires, gears, and two hand brakes. Bike tires should be no smaller than 20 inches.
Bike repair items - A replacement tube that fits your child’s tire. (dropped off at day one check in and returned at close of program if they are un-used.
Snug fitting small backpack - Kids need to be able to carry water and snacks with them at all times.
Snacks/Hydration - Kids should always bring a snack and hydration with them to Discovery.
Examples could include a granola bar, fruit snacks, or something that can easily be stored in a pocket or pack.
Hydration should consist of non caffeinated sports drinks or just good ole water!
Recommended Equipment
Gloves - full-finger gloves to protect hands from abrasions in the case of a fall
Eye protection - generic sports glasses to protect from dust and debris (and bugs) kicked up while riding
Windbreaker / light rain jacket - weather conditions change throughout the season, your child should be prepared to ride in the conditions that are present on the day. Sessions will be altered or canceled if the weather conditions are unsafe.
Athletic /Cycling shorts - Loose fitting athletic shorts or pants. Cycling specific shorts are not required but some kids may be more comfortable.
What to Expect
Each lesson is broken down into 3 parts;
Opener activities and objective/expectation setting
Skills activities and Games
Wrap up and Reflection
There will be a break mid-lesson for snacking/hydrating and general check in.
Each session builds on skills learned in the previous lesson. To get the MOST out of NICA Discovery make sure your child can attend every lesson!
For New Friends, the lessons consist of riding and playing in a park-like setting and are not trail dependent. Students will ride within that open space, staying close to restroom facilities and support.
Kids should come ready to learn, play, ride and explore!
Backpack examples
A small pack that fits snugly and is just big enough to carry a water bottle and snacks, and maybe a small found treasure or two is great.
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Helmet examples
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Bike examples
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How to determine if the bike is the correct size
Standover:
While straddling the bike with feet flat on the ground, the rider should have about 2 inches of clearance between the top tube and their inseam.
Bike Wheel
Child Height (in.)
Approx. Age
Inseam (inside leg length)
20-inch
42-52
7-10
21-25
24-inch
50-58
8-12
24-2
26-inch
56+
10+
26+
Cycling Trail
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Midway between Baltimore and Philadelphia, this race is staged out of beautiful Perryville Community Park in Perryville, Maryland which is truly a hidden gem, a diamond in the rough. Nestled on
forested bluffs overlooking the top of the Chesapeake Bay this park makes for the epicenter of a great race. The swim takes place in the Chesapeake Bay and features an in water start off the dock. The Sprint bike course is a rolling out and back course while the Olympic bike course is technical with a mix of suburbia, rolling farm country and a fast, flat drag strip along River Road. The run course is mostly flat and winds its way along the Chesapeake Bay on sidewalks and back roads. This event is not to be missed and Cecil County is a great area to explore. Sailing, hiking, dining and more can be found minutes from the race site, you can learn more HERE.
Be sure to check out our race video HERE, then sign up below!
****All athletes must stay in the park until the bike route is clear of incoming bikes. If you must leave prior to the bike course being clear you MUST park outside the park at the fire department lot, approximately 1.35 mile from the race site. If you park inside the park, all cars will be “locked in” until the police deem the roads safe to allow cars to exit. Our goal is a safe race for ALL athletes and we appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Run Swim Triathlon Walk
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 7:30 AM
The North East Triathlon is an amazing race in a beautiful location. Just minutes from I-95, a Chesapeake Bay time trial swim and well paved country roads along Elk Neck State Forest make this a
great race. The course is low traffic, hilly and technical in places, but has plenty of straightaways and beautiful views. The run course is a lightly rolling, out and back course on the shoulder heading south of town. This Chesapeake Bay waterfront town is worth a weekend away, there are plenty of boats, parks, restaurants and roads to explore.
We know you will love this race, watch our race video to learn more.
For further race details go to https://kineticmultisports.com/races/northeast/.
Run Swim Triathlon
Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 9:00 AM
No Day of Race Registration
Race Date - November 7, 2026 - PENDING DNR APPROVAL
Rain Date - November 14, 2026
Thanks to all of our Sponsor!
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The Event
Address - 2813 Jerusalem Mill Road, Kingsville MD 21087
6 Hours at the Mill is a 6 hour individual, duo or team relay race. If you are looking for a fun, laid-back, low-cost, competitive experience where the proceeds go to a few awesome non-profit organizations, then sign up before we reach the 200 racer cap. The approximately five mile long course is challenging but approachable for all ages and skill levels.
Social Media Updates
For updates please see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/6-Hours-at-the-Mill-100083232973843/
The Course
The course is a roughly 5 mile loop with 588 feet of climbing per lap. The course starts relatively flat in the rolling fields of Jerusalem Mill and then narrows a bit as the course gains elevation as it enters into the wooded mixture of singletrack and doubletrack. The course consists of rugged classic East Coast single track. Roots, rocks, significant elevation gains, stream crossings, etc. make for a technical challenge on the first leg of the course. Second half of the course is mostly downhill and / or flat giving a reprieve before returning to the pits and starting the roughly 5 mile loop over. Pits and start / finish area will be in grassy open fields.
Preliminary race lap information can be found at https://www.trailforks.com/routepopular/81337289/ This is close to the final course, but there will be a few slight changes. The file will be updated to reflect any changes to the course.
Race Duration
The race begins at 9:00am EST with a mass wave start. All solo, duo, and team races are the same duration. Racers, or teams of racers, will complete as many laps as possible by the end time, 3:00pm EST. Racers in the same field with the same number of laps will be scored based on lowest total elapsed race time.
Team Pits
Solo, Duo, and Teams may set up a pit along the course in the field. Team tents (EZ-Up style canopy tents) are permitted, but please take care to anchor tents sufficiently if there are strong winds forecast on race day. Pit selection will occur on a first come, first served basis. While a food truck will be on hand, please be sure to bring enough water and food for the duration of the event.
Relay Transitions
Duo and Team categories are relay races. Scoring and timing will not identify individual racer by name so if you want to know your individual lap times you must keep track of which racer completed each lap. Racers may “tag” their teammate in the pit area but the incoming racer must start at the same location as the exiting racer and pass the “baton.” Duo and team racers may race in whatever order they like (example: Racer 1 could do 2 consecutive laps, followed by Racer 2 who does 1 lap, followed by Racer 3 who does 3 consecutive laps).
Podiums
Prizes for the winner of each class, custom 6 Hours at the Mill medals for the top 3 finishers. Men and women open solo cash payout for Top 3.
Payout for open men and women is $150/$100/$50 for 5 or less registered racers and $200/$150/$100 if there are 6 or more registered racers in the category.
Podium presentations will begin at 4:00pm
The Non-Profits
These events are a partnership between JAMSQUAD Cycling and the Gunpowder United Mountain Bike Operators (GUMBO). Proceeds from the events will support three nonprofit groups: JAMSQUAD Cycling which provides refurbished bicycles for underserved youth and those in recovery and GUMBO whose mission is to develop and maintain a world class trail system at Gunpowder Falls State Park. A donation will also be made to the Friends of Jerusalem Mill.
Parking
Parking will take place in the fields near the start/finish area. Racers may drop off items for their pit and then move their vehicle to the designated parking area. Please follow the directions of parking volunteers and use caution when crossing the road.
Partners
6 Hours at the Mill would not be possible without our amazing partners: Gunpowder Falls State Park, Friends of Jerusalem Mill, Independent Brewing Company, Bike Doctor of Bel Air, Kiddie Academy and Trek Bicycles.
Weather Policy
Gunpowder Falls State Park and the Friends of Jerusalem Mill generously allows us to race on these wonderful trails. With their permission, the race will proceed if there is light rain. If there is heavy rain preceding the start or forecast for race day, the race will be postponed until Saturday, November 14, 2026. This race is a fundraiser (see above). In the event of inclement weather on both dates, the race will be cancelled. Please consider your registration fee a donation to the non-profit organizations.
Common Courtesy
Please be respectful of the environment and its inhabitants. We would like to remind everyone that we all have a responsibility to leave the race course cleaner than we find it on race day. All refuse should be discarded into appropriate containers. Any rider found illegally discarding objects in the park, the roads leading to and from the race course, and the on the race course itself will be dealt with accordingly. Trash containers will be available for rider’s to use around the property.
Sportsmanlike Conduct
The Race Promoters expect ALL spectators and riders to act like responsible adults. Use of profanity and blatant unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. This is a public park and family friendly event, so please be courteous to all volunteers and each other!
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