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 2026. The official season runs from December 2026 through May 2027. 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. All events start at the pavilion at Loyce E. Harpe Park (Carter Rd) unless otherwise noted.

For the 2027 season, the plan includes:

  • October 3, 2026
    Welcome back ride and ice cream 

  • October 17 at 9am
    Preseason ride and Try-it-out Day 1

  • October 31 at 9am
    Preseason ride and Try-it-out Day 2 

  • November 6 at 6pm
    New Parent Info Session

  • November 7
    Trail Maintenance Day

  • November 17 
    First Tuesday night practice 

  • November 21 
    Practice and Cranksgiving event
    (No practice on Nov. 24 or 28th for Thanksgiving) 

  • December 5 
    First Saturday practice and Try-it-out Day 3 

  • December 12 
    South Adventure Day
    Hialeah @ Amelia Earhart Park

  • December 22 - December 29 
    No practice (Holiday vacation)

  • January 2 
    Saturday practices resume 

  • April 19
    Last practice

Preseason events & Practice Schedule

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
    Hialeah @ Amelia Earhart Park

  • Jan 16-17
    Prologue Time Trial
    Melbourne @ Wickam Park

  • 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.