2026 SEASON

This season would not be possible without our sponsors and community partners. Your support helps cover race logistics, athlete development, coaching resources, and equipment that keeps riders safe and competitive.

2026 Practice Information

Start Date

Thursday May 28th (once per week)

Tuesday, July 7th (twice per week, Tues and Thur)

Time: 6:00-8:00 PM (please arrive by 5:45 PM)

Location: SMMHS Middle School Parking Lot
(Past the gravel lot at soccer fileds, turn right at the stop sign)


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.

A group of young children wearing cycling gear and helmets, standing with their mountain bikes on a grassy field, preparing for a bike race or event, with vehicles and a school bus in the background on a clear, sunny day.

2026 Race Schedule

Race dates and locations below. For more info visit the TN NICA page.
Registration for races can be done on the PitZone site.

Race #1

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Location: Chickasaw Trace Park

Address:1371 Santa Fe Pike, Columbia, TN 38401

Event Flyer

 

Race #2

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Location: Pugh Bourne Park

Address:343 Oakfield Road, Oakville, TN 38362

 

Race #3

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Location: Lock 4 Park

Address:Lock 4 Mountain Bike Trailhead, Water Treatment Road, Gallatin, TN 37066

 

Race #4

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Location: Winged Deer Park

Address:Winged Deer, Lakeside Park, Johnson City, TN 37601

 

Race #5

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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 5.11.2026. 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 | 5th Grade Boys - 9:06 AM | 5th Grade Girls - 9:08 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