I started my NICA journey in 2018 by helping build and lead a team in Maryland during their inaugural season. When the Marine Corps transferred my family to North Carolina in 2020, this league and the team we joined provided an incredible sense of stability for us through that transition in what was a really crazy year (COVID) for all of us. Having worked as a coach supporter across both leagues, and coached other sports for my kids, I know I can say without a doubt that NICA is the best youth sports organization in existence. The sport of mountain biking is an incredible platform to develop character and resilience in the young women and men we are so fortunate to support. I’ve seen the sport transform my own kids’ lives and the lives of so many kids across two states now. That’s why I am so excited to be a part of this team.
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I became involved with the league as the mom of two student athletes in 2016. As Programs Director, I enjoy helping each student athlete and coach in our league find what they love most about mountain biking, and empowering them to share that passion with others. I am passionate about creating a league that leaves all student athletes and coaches feeling supported, empowered and valued, while being challenged to grow in a way that is fulfilling for them. My hope is to help create community and opportunities that equip every student athlete with the self confidence, mindfulness, determination and resiliency to face any challenges they find on whatever trails life takes them down.
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Chelle Frost is the Programs Director for the North Carolina Interscholastic Cycling League. She first became involved with the league in 2016.
When Chelle is not working in her roles within the NCICL, you can find her running her own business since 2012, or spending time with her two children and her nephews – with whom she loves to share her passion for mountain biking and exploring nearby Wilson Creek and Pisgah National Forest.
Joseph Galvin is avid triathlete, biker, and runner. As member and captain of the All-Marine Triathlon Team for the past 17 years, he has competed in numerous Armed Forces Championships, national competitions, and international events. He competes in the full range of triathlons to include full Ironman and half-Ironman competitions. Although all competitions are enjoyable, the half-Ironman is his favorite.
Joe loves to share his love of triathlon and knowledge of biking with others, hoping to inspire them into a life-long activity and an opportunity to get to know the outstanding people in the triathlon and biking community. Additionally, he stresses the importance of finding an enjoyable activity to get in shape at a young age that will teach them the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Joe enjoys biking with his wife on their tandem bicycle and training with his sons for triathlon competitions.
Heike Biller is a mountain biking mom. Supporting her son’s passion for the sport, she joined NCICL in 2016 as the League’s Registration Manager and because of the incredible community, continued her involvement even after he aged out.
After assisting the league grow over the years, Heike is excited to join the Advisory Board. She brings with her extensive experience in the nonprofit world and looks forward to assisting NCICL move to the next level as a NICA Chapter League.
Heike enjoys organizing events, gardening, hiking, and generally any activity that gets her outside. She lives in Charlotte with husband Kurt, whom you will see assisting in various roles during race weekend.
Jeff Cathey became an avid mountain biker when he and his wife Maureen moved to Colorado Springs in 2001. This hobby and personal wellness lifeline has continued through a move back to Knoxville, TN in 2009 and then to Boone, NC in 2014. He is blessed to have 2 children who have grown to love mountain biking as well.
Involved with NCICL since the founding of the Watauga Pioneers team in the second year of the league, both of Jeff’s children have participated as student athletes. Spencer, who still races at the college level and in regional races since graduating in 2021, and Rachel, who is currently a high school junior and GRiT ambassador. Jeff is a Level 3 coach, serves as Team Director for the Watauga Pioneers and is one of our league Coach Supporters.
Finally, Jeff works as part of the Leadership Team for the Division of Student Affairs at Appalachian State University. Beyond NICA, Jeff is a member of the NW North Carolina MTB Alliance and is part of the Leadership Board for Boone Area Cyclists. When not mountain biking, he loves gardening, local trail work, and joining good people at good breweries.
Ken Clark joined NCICL in 2016 as the Treasurer. He and his wife, Holly, also volunteer in the merchandise tent at race events. Ken has worked in numerous financial positions with Price Waterhouse, IBM and Blue Cross NC. He has degrees in both accounting and finance and is a CPA. Ken enjoys cycling both on the road and off.
With many years already spent with NCICL, Ken has seen first-hand how passionate student athletes are about mountain biking. He wants every young person who is interested in cycling to have a chance to experience it in a fun environment that gives them a chance to grow as far as they want to in the sport.
Ken started seriously riding bikes as an adult in the early ‘80’s before there were helmets! That soon changed and Ken brought Holly into the cycling fold so they could enjoy the open road together. Before kids arrived, they enjoyed summer bike tours exploring northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. They are still riding together today. Ken and Holly reside in Carrboro and have 2 adult daughters who live and Raleigh and Lawrence, Kansas.