Lakeland Lynx
A NICA Composite - Youth Mountain Biking Team
RACE SCHEDULE - 2024
February 10th-11th: Racing the Ridge: Prologue (race 1) @ Caloosahatchee Regional Park - Alva
March 2nd-3rd: Hammer the Hammock @ San Felasco Park: Race 2 - Gainesville
March 23rd -24th: Gator Grind @ Loyce E. Harpe Park: Race 3 - Lakeland
April 13th-14th: Rally in Tally @ JR Alford Park: Race 4 - Tallahassee
May 4th-5th: Rise above the Sunrise @ Markham Park: Race 5 - Sunrise
May 11th: Adventure Day @ Santos - Ocala
2024 Season Starting 10/15/2024
The 2024 preseason will begin October 15th with (6) preseason events! The season officially begins in December!
Pre-season events
Tuesday, October 17th 6:00 p.m. Information session
Saturday, October 28th 9:00 a.m.-11:00 @ Munn Park downtown Lakeland - Cyclemania
Saturday, November 4th 9:00 a.m.-11:00 Skills course and trail ride
Tuesday, November 14th 6:00 p.m. Try it out or information session
Saturday, November 18th 9:00 a.m. -11:00
WHO
The team is open to any middle or high school aged student athletes in good academic standing. Student athletes must be enrolled in a school or participating in home-school.
As a composite team, athletes may attend any school and live anywhere in Polk County area.
Riders of all skill levels are welcome! Everyone practices, everyone can choose to race, and there are no tryouts or benchwarmers!
WHAT
A NICA team uses mountain bikes as the foundation for a unique experiential learning opportunity.
Student athletes learn bike handling skills, navigation, route building, and basic bike maintenance in a fun and supportive environment.
The team will practices 2 times a week from December to May and athletes may optionally participate in league races starting in February/March.
WHERE
Practices are held at Loyce E Harpe park in Mulberry. It is also known locally as Carter Rd. Our central meeting area is directly to the right of the large pavilion as you enter the park. We start with skills and warm-up in the large grassy area.
We are lucky to have such a RAD trail system right here in Lakeland. Occasionally, we may practice at Alafia or Balm Boyette.
OUR MISSION:
WE BUILD STRONG MINDS, BODIES, CHARACTER, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH CYCLING
OUR VISION:
EVERY YOUTH IS EMPOWERED TO BE PART OF A THRIVING AND ENGAGED CYCLING COMMUNITY
OUR VALUES:
FUN, INCLUSIVITY, EQUITY, RESPECT, & COMMUNITY
Ready to start your NICA journey?
Head coach: Kyle Fedler @ 334-430-7858 or kfedler@flsouthern.edu