Your snapshot of the Lynx season

We keep the rhythm of the year simple so families can plan.

The 2027 season begins with preseason events in October. The official season runs from December through May. League races take place from late January through April, with an Season-ending Adventure Ride and Awards Ceremony at the end.

Preseason is a low-pressure way to meet the team, check out the trails, and ask questions.

For 2027, the plan includes:

  • TBD
    Welcome Back & Bring a Friend
    Games, food, and a fun trail ride.

  • TBD
    New Parent Info Session
    At the pavilion at Loyce E. Harpe Park (Carter Rd).

  • TBD
    All Parent Season Overview
    Season details, Q&A, and a group trail ride.

  • TBD
    Trail Maintenance Day
    Work day with Ridge Riders on the trails we ride.

  • TBD
    Fundraiser at the Lakeland Gone Riding race.

  • TBD
     “Try it Out” Ride
    Skills session and easy trail ride for interested riders.

Dates and times are TBD, but this is the basic flow.

Preseason events

Race schedule – 2027

Racing is optional, but race weekends are a big part of the team experience for many riders and families.

The 2027 Florida NICA race series schedule:

  • Dec 12
    South Conference Adventure Day
    Location TBD

  • Jan 16-17
    Prologue Time Trial
    UCF

  • Jan 30-31
    South Conference Race
    Fort Myers @ CRP

  • Feb 13-14
    All Conference Race
    Ocala @ Florida Horse Park

  • Apr 3-4
    All Conference Race
    Lakeland @ Loyce Harpe Park

  • Apr 24-25
    All State Championship
    Tallahassee @ Apalachee Regional

Some riders race every event. Some try one or two. Some simply enjoy practices and local rides.

Regular practices

The team practices two times a week from December through May:

  • Tuesday evenings, 6:00–8:00 pm

  • Saturday mornings, 9:00–11:00 am

Most practices are at Loyce E. Harpe Park (Carter Rd) in South Lakeland.

We meet by the large pavilion near the entrance and start with skills and warm-up in the grassy area before heading into the woods.

Now and then we may practice at other trail systems like Alafia or Balm Boyette to give riders new terrain and experiences.

If a practice is canceled for weather or trail conditions, we do not schedule a make-up day. Safety and trail health come first.