NC GRiT Podcast

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!

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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

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NC GRiT Podcast

Season 10 - New Horizons

December 05, 2025 • NC GRiT Crew • Season 10 • Episode 1

*Welcome!

Host Introductions - name, team, grade, and your project/role
Guest Introductions
- Name, team, grade, project
- Optional: 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, NC
- Fun games
  - Rock painting
  - Relay egg and spoon race
  - Guess what's in the bag
  - Pumpkin 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 - 3/15
- Farris Memorial Park, Maydon: 3/28 - 3/29
- Dark Mountain, Wilksboro: 4/11 - 4/12
- Rock Hill BMX, Rock Hill, SC: 4/25 - 4/26
- Championship: 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.