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Isabel

Within weeks of Isabel first joining Icicle Bicycle last year, I knew she had made a great decision. While she and Caroline participate in a number of sports and activities, none surpass IBC. Beyond being our district’s most successful sports team, the individual wins and solid training for a life-long sport, the team compels – under the guidance of teacher and head coach Travis Blue – an infectious camaraderie that extends to every member of IBC whether s/he reaches the podium or finishes in the pack – an aspect of coaching unfortunately uncommon. My girls have genuinely had as much fun on IBC cheering on their classmates and friends as they have racing. Travis has led them all to unmatched success on and off the bike by placing the kids’ focus not on winning, but on fun, hard work and being one team. For that and all the help of the terrific volunteer coaches, I’m grateful.

Cy

This team was transformative for Cy. This season may just have been a cornerstone for his self confidence. He was hesitant and intimidated at the start of the season, also seriously struggling with grades at school. But after the first day of getting out on the trail, his reluctance turned around. He looked forward to each practice. His overall confidence and mood improved, which spilled over into the classroom, into homelife, into his relationships. Generally, competition stresses him out. He doesn’t want to try too hard, he prefers more free form play than the rigidity of most team sports with “coaches”. But Icicle Bicycle was different. Sure, in part because mountain biking is so fun for him, but hugely because of the culture of this particular team. Travis and Alex encourage kind, supportive, fun sportsmanship. I am so grateful for their dedication and ability to cultivate such a positive environment. Thank you to all the parent coaches that put so much time in too. We have something really special here and I and I am so grateful.