2025 SEASON
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Season Recap:
Signal Mountain MTB Finishes Strong in State and Regional Competition
The State Championship at Raccoon Mountain capped a five race series and showcased consistent, team wide performance.
EVENT PODIUMS
Mila Molina - 2nd, 6th Grade Girls
Sebastian Motta - 5th, 7th Grade Boys
Luke King - 4th, JV1 Boys
Avis Malone - 5th, JV1 Girls
Signal Mountain Middle and High School Mountain Bike Teams closed the 2025 Tennessee NICA season with both programs placing 3rd overall in the state out of 29 teams and more than 600 riders. The State Championship at Raccoon Mountain delivered multiple top finishes and podiums, and the team carried that momentum into the NICA Central Region Championships against riders from 11 states.
Raccoon Mountain State Championship
2025 OVERALL TEAM RESULTS
Middle School Team
3rd in Tennessee
High School Team
3rd in Tennessee
2025 OVERALL INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
Maxine Richards
1st, Varsity Girls
Avis Malone
4th, JV1 Girls
Naomi Malone
9th, JV2 Girls
Faith Kennedy
4th, 6th Grade Girls
Mila Molina
5th, 6th Grade Girls
Amelia Mahaffey
7th, 6th Grade Girls
Elise Pillsbury
10th, 6th Grade Girls
Delaney Paxton
5th, 7th Grade Girls
Mitchell Rodwell
7th, Varsity Boys
Magnus Troute
1st, JV3 Boys
Griffin Richards
3rd, JV3 Boys
Roman Bielcik
4th, JV3 Boys
Kai Molina
5th, JV3 Boys
Sebastian Motta
4th, 7th Grade Boys
2025 CENTRAL REGION CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Avis Malone
5th, JV1 Girls
Magnus Troute
3rd, JV3 Boys
Griffin Richards
Axel Apablaza
Chase Stewart
55th, JV2 Boys
55th, JV3 Boys
11th, JV3 Boys
2025 Practice Information
Start Date
Tuesday, May 27th (once per week)
Tuesday, July 8th (twice per week, Tues and Thur)
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM (please arrive by 5:50 PM)
Location: School bus parking lot behind SMMHS, near the soccer fields.
What to Expect at Practice
Riders are grouped based on skill level and endurance, not age or gender.
Each group will be led by at least two certified coaches (one lead, one sweep).
Practices include
Warm-up ride
Race-start drills
Trail exploration in the areas surrounding Edwards Point, Mushroom Rock, and more.
When necessary, riders may briefly use public roads, always under coach supervision, riding single-file with lead/sweep protocol.
Wrap-Up Time
Practice ends at 8:00 PM. Please be patient if groups return a few minutes late due to trail conditions or rider needs.
2025 Race Schedule
Race dates and locations below. For more info visit the TN NICA page.
Race #1
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Location: Chickasaw Trace Park
Address: 1371 Santa Fe Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
Race #2
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Location: Pugh Bourne Park
Address: 343 Oakfield Road, Oakville, TN 38362
Race #3
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Location: Lock 4 Park
Address: Lock 4 Mountain Bike Trailhead, Water Treatment Road, Gallatin, TN 37066
Race #4
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Location: Winged Deer Park
Address: Winged Deer, Lakeside Park, Johnson City, TN 37601
Race #5
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Location: Raccoon Mountain
Address: Laurel Point, Raccoon Mountain, Electric Avenue Two, Chattanooga, TN 37419
Race Waves
The following are the race the lineup times we have as of 8.19.25. Please double check the TN NICA page to ensure your rider’s start time.
PIT ZONE / REGISTRATION OPENS - 8:00 AM
Wave 1 - 8:50 AM
7th Grade Girls - 9:00 AM | 6th Grade Boys - 9:02 AM | 6th Grade Girls - 9:04 AM
Wave 2 - 9:30 AM
Varsity Girls - 9:40 AM | JV1 Girls - 9:41 AM | JV2 Girls 9:42 AM | JV3 Girls - 9:43 AM | 8th Grade Girls - 9:44 AM
Wave 3 - 10:40 AM
8th Grade Boys - 10:50 AM | 7th Grade Boys - 10:51 AM
Wave 4 - 11:40 AM
Varsity Boys - 11:50 AM | JV1 Boys - 11:52 AM
Wave 5 - 1:15 PM
JV2 Boys - 1:25 PM | JV3 Boys - 1:27 PM
Closing Ceremony & Podiums - 3:00 PM