Racing is a fun option for riders to challenge themselves and meet more bike friends. There are multiple opportunities throughout the summer and fall for riders to participate in races. We camp near many of the races from Friday through Sunday. Being near the venue allows the whole family to ride the trails and get to know the rest of the team! Check the Trailblazer Moms & Dads page for details about camping.
Cherry Creek Challenge
Zoo Lander
NEIC Trailblazers are hard at work planning the return of Zoo Lander, a youth only mountain bike race at Franke Park in Fort Wayne, IN on Sunday, August 13, 2023.
Franke Park Trails are undergoing construction. Zoo Lander will take a break until next year.
DINO
The DINO series offers youth races in conjunction with the adult series. Intro or Junior riders will pay $20 online; $30 day of; or $100 for a season pass.
| DINO Series – Winona Lake Trail | May 20 | Winona Lake, IN |
| DINO Series – Brown County State Park | Jun 4 | Nashville, IN |
| DINO Challenge Festival | July 1 | North Vernon, IN |
| DINO Series – Muscatatuck County Park | July 2 | North Vernon, IN |
| DINO Series – Potato Creek State Park | Jul 23 | South Bend, IN |
| DINO Series – Griffin Bike Park | Aug 6 | Terre Haute, IN |
| DINO Series – Southwestway Park | Aug 20 | Indianapolis, IN |
MiSCA
Some families travel to Michigan and participate in the MiSCA Race Series events that are also only for the youth riders. The NEIC Trailblazers who choose to participate in the Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association races must register annually ($75). Each race has fees associated as well. Information for the individual races or series registration is available on the MiSCA website.
Registration opens April 1, 2023. Pre-register for the full series and receive their annual t-shirt.
Race 1 – August 26-27, 2023 – Owasippe Scout Reservation
Race 2 – September 9-10, 2023 – Addison Oaks County Park
Race 3 – September 16-17, 2023 – Merrell Trail (Premier Park)
Race 4 – September 23-24, 2023 – Heritage Park (Adrian)
Race 5 – October 7-8, 2023 – Lakeshore Park (Novi Tree Farm)
Race 6 – October 14-15, 2023 – Stony Creek Metropark (Shelden Trails)