IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) today announced a new multi-year partnership with Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), naming Mazda NICA's Official Automotive and SUV Partner nationwide and the Presenting Sponsor of NICA Regional Events. The agreement runs through 2029 and puts Mazda's support behind NICA's nonprofit mission to build strong minds, bodies, character, and community through mountain biking.
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