ROCK THE PINES 2026

_SAME DIRT. BIGGER COMMUNITY._



TX NICA has built one of the best community experiences in mountain bikingand this year DFW Series Racing is partnering to bring racing to the whole family at Rock The Pines at 29 Pines MTB Ranch.

Who can race?

* Juniors up to 4th grade
* Moms
* Dads
* Grandparents
* Anyone that loves bikes and is curious about the magic of NICA

_WEVE GOT A RACE FOR YOU!_

Come experience the party under the pines and ride some incredible singletrack at 29 Pines Ranch.

Camping: Available onsite

GATE FEE: $15 PER PERSON


IMPORTANT NOTE
This registration is for the DFW Series Rock The Pines event, not the official Texas NICA race.

NICA events begin after 1:00 pm Saturday
Middle school and high school NICA races take place on Sunday
For Texas NICA race registration, go here:
https://texasmtb.org/event/2026-event-weekend-29pines/ [https://texasmtb.org/event/2026-event-weekend-29pines/]


VENUE MAP

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1hgdsvvcCmQ_H1iiGXqPtauNGWxqSgtU&ll=32.35529268210628%2C-94.67760041451207&z=16


COURSE DISTANCES

* ADULTS: 1 LAP = 5 MILES

* Beginner = 1 adult lap (5 miles)
* Intermediate & Singlespeed = 2 adult laps (10 miles)
* Elite & Ebike = 3 adult laps (15 miles)

* JUNIORS: 1 LAP = 2.5 MILES

* PreK to 2nd = 1 junior lap (2.5 miles)
* 3rd to 5th = 2 junior laps (5 miles)

* STRIDERS: 1 FUN LAP

SCHEDULE

* FRIDAY, FEB 27

* 3:00 pm Gates officially open for camping setup (no trail access)

* 5:00 pm DFW Series Pre-Ride

* _DFW Series will be hosting a pre-ride for registered riders. This is a closed course opportunity for registered participants or parents of registered juniors_. There will be a check-in and paper waiver to complete prior to pre-riding. Trail is not open for free-riding.

* 6:00 pm - Pre-Ride Closes
* 9:00 pm Gates close

* SATURDAY, FEB 28

* 7:00 am Gates open
* 7:30 am DFW Series check-in & packet pickup opens
* 8:30 am DFW Series races begin

* 815 am Beginner & Juniors Races

* 8:30 Mens Beginner
* 8:31 Womens Beginner
* 8:32 Juniors 3rd4th Grade
* 8:33 Juniors Pre-K2nd Grade
* 8:34 STRIDER Race

* 930 am Intermediate & Singlespeed

* 9:30 Mens Intermediate
* 9:31 Singlespeed Open
* 9:32 Womens Intermediate

* 10:45 am12:00 pm Elite & E-Bike

* 10:45 Mens Elite
* 10:46 E-Bike Open
* 10:47 Womens Elite

* 12:30 pm DFW Series podiums

* 1:00 pm DFW Series event ends NICA event begins - Course closed to all non-NICA traffic

* 1:00 pm NICA pre-rides
* 3:00 pm NICA GRiT Ride
* 6:00 pm Course closed to all

* SUNDAY, FEB 29

* TX NICA races all day