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.
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
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
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