Support MiSCA

Cycling is one of the most popular sports in the world; however, public and most private schools in Michigan do not offer any type of biking as part of their curriculum or athletic programs. To fill this void, MiSCA was created in April 2010 to promote school cycling clubs and develop a statewide mountain bike racing league dedicated to students in grades 6- 12.

As an organization that operates under the umbrella of the Michigan Mountain Biking Association (MMBA), MiSCA enjoys a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit status. Its board of directors is made up of mountain biking enthusiasts and racers, who possess a wide assortment of professional backgrounds that include education, engineering, and the law. Having established the foundational elements of MiSCA, the board is seeking donations and corporate sponsorships to actualize the vision of establishing cycling clubs, providing equipment, awarding scholarships, and hosting races throughout the state.

Scholarships and Equipment

Competing in Mountain biking is expensive.  Just to get started, the cost of a bike, associated equipment, clothing, school club fees, and race entry fees can run at least a thousand dollars per student.  Race ready bikes cost $700.00 or more.  Top of the line competition bikes run between $2K and $5K.  A tire pump, spare tubes, new tires, and basic tools cost at least $200.00 or more.  A helmet, shorts, and a jersey will run a minimum of $150.00.  Schools typically charge $50.00 or more per year per student for a club membership.  And, entry fees are $10.00 or more per rider per event.

Therefore, to help defray participants’ costs and facilitate the growth of interscholastic mountain bike racing, MiSCA plans to offer low entry fees, scholarships to cover entry fees, and bike equipment or discounts through private donations and corporate sponsorships.

Additionally, MiSCA plans to award athletic scholarships to top student competitors in recognition of their achievements.  The dollar amount of athletic scholarships will be solely dependent upon private individual donations and sponsor contributions.

How You Can Help

For Businesses and Organizations: Sponsor MiSCA
For Individual Donations: Donate to MiSCA