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NC GRiT Podcast

NC GRiT Podcast

Written by: NC GRiT Crew
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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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Episodes
  • GRiT and The Girls Drawing Together Project
    Feb 6 2026

    In this episode we interview Senior Ambassadors Malaida and Clara about their project, Girls Drawing Together. They talk all about their plans for the season and what inspired them to start this project. There is also some sneak peaks of some new designs they are creating.


    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.



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    12 mins
  • Rider Development - Interview with Sr Ambassador Anne
    Jan 13 2026

    In this episode of the GRiT podcast Alex and Sage interview and discuss resilience with Anne from the Rider Development project. Tune in this fun discussion filled with laughs and good times!

    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.



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    19 mins
  • Season 10 - New Horizons
    Dec 5 2025

    *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.



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    19 mins
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