The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), which is dedicated to making mountain biking a mainstream high school sport, appointed Doug Selee as executive director. In this role, Selee will be responsible for helping NICA achieve its goal of growing coast-to-coast by 2020.


Selee boasts more than 20 years of national non-profit experience. Prior to joining NICA, Selee spent 16 years with the America Cancer Society as vice president of operations and, most recently, founded Shifting Gears, a private non-profit consulting firm while pursuing his MBA in Global Innovation from California State University.


“We’re delighted to have Doug join the NICA family,” said NICA President, Rick Spittler. “His proven ability to lead national organizations with effective operational systems as well as his personal passion for cycling and NICA’s youth development mission is the perfect recipe to direct NICA towards its goal of making mountain biking a mainstream high school sport.”


Selee has been riding his whole life and took up serious cycling six years ago, starting with road and adding mountain biking to challenge himself and develop new skills. He recently returned from a three week journey to Asia where he cycled along the Great Wall of China.

“I love cycling and fitness, and this opportunity allows me to combine my passions while helping high school students build strong minds, bodies and character through mountain biking.” said Selee. “I look forward to applying all I’ve learned throughout my career to benefit NICA’s student-athletes and am excited about moving forward in developing stronger relationships between NICA sponsors, staff and volunteers. We have a great mission at NICA, and I’m thrilled to be part of this national cycling movement.”


About The National Interscholastic Cycling Association
Founded in 2009, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) develops high school mountain biking programs for student-athletes across the United States. NICA provides leadership, services and governance for local leagues to produce quality mountain bike events, and supports every student-athlete in the development of strong body, strong mind and strong character through their efforts on the bike.


NICA exists by virtue of generous donors and sponsors, including the founding national sponsor, Specialized Bicycle Components, as well as Easton Foundations, JEEP, SRAM, Trek Bicycles, Clif Bar & Company, Primal Wear, QBP, GU Sports, Kinetic, Maxxis, adidas Eyewear, CamelBak, Dirt Rag, Feedback Sports, Fort Lewis College, Fox Racing Shox, Mountain Bike Action, Ritchey Designs, Sidi America and WTB.