About Us
Our History
In 2017 mountain biking enthusiasts had the dream of providing youth mountain bike racing opportunities to Warren County. Our team registered as "the Hollow Riders" to participate in the TN League of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. We're named for practicing in the Hollows (aka "Hollers" locally) of South Central Kentucky. In 2021 the Kentucky Interscholastic Cycling League was formed as an emergent league in NICA and all Kentucky based-teams began competing in their home state. Since it's inception KICL has grown from less than hundred athletes to over 300 , representing 15 teams. The Warren County Composite MTB "Hollow Riders" has had steady growth as as more people in our area hear about the exciting sport of mountain biking.
Team Culture
The Hollow Riders are a 6th-12th grade boys and girls mountain bike team. Our mission is more kids on bikes and building strong bodies, minds and community through cross-country mountain biking. We do not have a culture of winning at all costs. Rider's goals are identified individually and usually fall into categories of fun, friendship or competition. We teach riders to embrace the process of reaching goals and we continually encourage them to refine their goals. The podium at the end of the race is a wonderful accomplishment but the podium cannot be a goal in and of itself. It's the individual, defined variables to measure and progress, that lead you to the podium.
Youth Development / Training
We practice 2-3 times weekly on local singletrack, gravel trails and skills areas. We use a variety of on/off the bike drills and trail riding to improve riders mountain bike skills. Racing is a natural culmination of your rider's practicing but is not required to be on the team. We train your rider to be ready to race, whether they plan to race or not, as the preparation helps them become a more proficient rider which leads to more fun on the trail.
Community Involvement | Teen Trail Corp
KICL's Teen Trail Corp gives recognition to our riders who put in trail hours, maintaining and building mountain bike trails in our area. Riders are recognized for their trail hours and building projects at our races and other events. Trail building is critical for our sport. We do not have gyms and stadiums to practice in! Our trail work is unique in it directly benefits the community, providing economic and health benefits to all of the community. KICL's mission statement is building stronger minds, bodies and communities through cross country cycling and trail building will be an expected and integral part of your rider's development on the team.
Our 2025 Sponsors
Support the Hollow Riders
Through a partnership with the Southwest KY Mountain Bike Association you can support our team directly through their "NICA Fund". Your support buys race supplies, jerseys, shirts, helps fund training for our coaches and could even go to support community trail building initiatives.
