Important: Race weekend venue and schedule change!
RACING: SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Aloha at 29 Pines
The forecast for our upcoming race at the Sacket Ranch in Troy has forced us to shift venues to still give our athletes and families as much opportunity to race as possible. As an alternative, we’re pivoting to 29 Pines in Henderson, Texas. Tall pines, rolling East Texas terrain, and a great community atmosphere make this a race weekend you won’t want to miss.
⚠️ Important heads up: ALL racing will take place on SATURDAY. Pay close attention to the updated schedule.
Location
29 Pines 14121 Co Rd 2125 Henderson, TX 75652 Google Map Link
Venue Reminders
Venue Fees – CASH ONLY – $10 per person. Children under 6 are free. The landowners of the Sacket Ranch had originally planned to donate ALL gate fees to Walker and Colton — two members of our Heart of Texas NICA team who could use our love right now — the owners of 29 Pines have graciously agreed to do the same! Our cycling community is AMAZING! Please donate more at the gate if you’re able.
Waiver – Anyone attending the race — students, coaches, and family — must complete the digital waiver. It covers all venues for the 2026 season.
Event Guide – Your go-to source for gate hours, venue map, schedules, pre-ride times, race times, volunteer opportunities, and more!
Camping – Tent camping, RVs, and camper vans are welcome, but there are no hookups available. Generators must be off by 10 p.m. unless you’re in the generator zone. Note: There is NO potable water on-site — please pack plenty! No showers available.
Pit Zone Drop-Off:
Friday: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00–11:00 a.m.
Pets – Must be on a leash at all times. Please clean up after them!
Fires – No current burn ban! Fires are allowed in contained/solo stoves.
No Drones – Leave them at home.
Schedule Updates
Friday, April 10
3:00 p.m. — Venue gates open
5:00–7:00 p.m. — Pre-rides open for registered coaches & athletes
9:00 p.m. — Venue gates close
Saturday, April 11
7:00 a.m. — Venue gates open
8:00–11:30 a.m. — Pre-rides open (all riders off course by noon)
9:00–11:00 a.m. — NICA Registration Tent open
11:30 a.m. — Head Coaches Meeting
12:30 p.m. — Racing Begins! See event guide for full racing schedule.
We will host rolling podiums throughout the afternoon with final podiums expected around 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 12
Formal NICA activities will have concluded, but you’re welcome to stick around and enjoy the trails until the rain rolls in — the course will not be marked.
Volunteer
Volunteering is one of the best ways to be right in the heart of the action! You don’t need mountain bike experience — volunteers help with course setup, road crossings, course marshaling, scoring, and more. Home teams this weekend are Rose City Cycling and ETX Piney Woods — rally your crew!
Sign-ups coming soon. For questions, contact us at volunteers@texasmtb.org
Vendors and Merch
TC Screen Printing & Apparel will be on-site with awesome NICA gear and fresh designs to keep you looking season-ready. Swing by their booth and rep the season right!
☕ Wholly Ground Coffee Truck will also be on-site to fuel your race day.
NICA Fundraiser — Win a Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7!
Support your team AND enter for a chance to win a Trek Supercaliber SL 9.7! 50% of every entry goes straight to your team, and 50% supports League scholarships. Drawing closes April 19 — the more entries, the better your odds!
Follow the League
Photos and race results will always be posted to texasmtb.org. Follow along on YouTube, Instagram and Strava for additional race weekend content and post-race results and photos!
