Sugar Land will host the Texas Interscholastic Mountain Bike League’s Candy Rush Race event at Brazos River Park and Memorial Park in coordination with the Fort Bend Mountain Bike Association (FBMBA) from Saturday, April 6 to Sunday, April 7.
The Texas League is a project league of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. Founded in 2009, NICA develops interscholastic mountain biking programs for student-athletes across the United States.
This action-packed weekend promises adrenaline-pumping races and showcases the skills of talented young cyclists. Registration is required. Curious about mountain biking or about joining NICA? Trek will be hosting a try-it-out ride for students in fourth through 12th grades tomorrow at the Candy Rush at Sugar Land race! More details here are at https://texasmtb.org/event/2024-race-6/.
The Third Annual Sugar Land Classic XC Race is scheduled for May 4-5 at Brazos River Park and Memorial Park. This Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Event is hosted by the Greater Houston Off-Road Biking Association (GHORBA) in conjunction with the Fort Bend Mountain Bike Association (FBMBA). Cyclists and spectators alike can look forward to a thrilling cross-country race amidst the scenic beauty of Sugar Land parks. There will be bike vendors, food trucks and other activities for adults and kids alike. More details are posted at https://www.bikereg.com/65319.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! On June 8 and 9, the city of Sugar Land and FBMBA will host the Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championship Qualifier at the Crown Festival Park, bringing together top riders from all over the United States to compete in and move forward to the World Championships! More information is available at https://pumptrackworldchampionships.com/races/usa-qualifier/.
"We're thrilled to host these prestigious bike races in Sugar Land," said Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Kimberly Terrell. "These events not only showcase our city's natural beauty and excellent facilities but also provide an opportunity for our community to come together and enjoy the thrill of outdoor sports."