New Utah NICA Executive Director - Jason Munns

In this episode, Stu and Chip talk with Jason Munns, the new Executive Director of the Utah NICA Cycling League, about how youth mountain biking is transforming lives and communities in Utah. Jason shares his journey from small-town BMX kid and engineer to founding the Box Elder Composite team and now leading a league of 7,400+ student-athletes. The conversation covers the unique culture of NICA—its focus on inclusivity, personal growth, and “meeting kids where they’re at”—along with favorite race and coaching memories, mental health wins, and what makes riding bikes such a powerful lifelong activity. They also discuss Utah’s outsized role in the national NICA landscape, trail access and community impact, new ideas like adventure/“party” laps and pit-zone games to bring more fun to race days, and big upcoming events including Western Regionals and the World Cup at Soldier Hollow, where NICA riders may get a taste of the world stage.