Tupelo/Lee County Gnarmadillos Mountain Bike Team

One of our riders, Charles Rhea, hit the Tanglefoot Trail this morning for the Pedaling for Hope ride benefiting Regional Rehabilitation Center and New Albany Main Street Association.

The cloudy, breezy weather made for an enjoyable 25-mile ride along one of Mississippi’s most beautiful trails—all for a great cause. Charles, of course, spent plenty of those miles popping wheelies!

Thank you to the sponsors for supporting this fun event and the important work of Regional Rehab!

Three of our riders, Collins, Charles, and Emerson, are spending a week of their summer at Camp Yocona, a Scout camp in Randolph, MS where they’re trading race courses for camp trails, outdoor adventures, and Scout activities. (But of course, they took their bikes!)

Mountain biking and Scouting make a great combination—building confidence, endurance, leadership, and a love for the outdoors. We’re proud to see our riders staying active and having fun even during the off-season.

We love encouraging more kids on bikes! 🚲

Join us for Tupelo Police Department’s “Let’s Ride” Bicycle Safety Event!

Come out for an evening of bike safety tips, bike checks, free helmets while supplies last, food, drinks, inflatables, and a bike giveaway!

📍Robins Noble Park/Field
📅 Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

For registration information, contact Captain Katarsha White at [email protected] or 662-871-7856

Fun ride for a great cause! 🚲

Pedaling for Hope on the Tanglefoot Trail - June 20th, 2026.
Join us for the Annual Pedaling for Hope event on June 20th on the Tanglefoot Trail in New Albany, Mississippi. Pedaling for Hope is an inspiring cycling event that brings the community together to support a great cause. Whether you're an avid cyclist or just looking for a fun way to give back, this event is perfect for everyone.

This article has great information to get a little idea about what competitive mountain biking in MS looks like for kids.

Cycling Enthusiast Promotes Mountain Biking for All Young Mississippians Since 2023, Michelle Williams has led a Mississippi mountain biking league working to increase youth and parental participation in the sport.

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My Tupelo

MS NICA is looking for new venue locations for the 2027 race season. If you know of a trail system that may meet our requirements - primarily a large open area approximately 1.5 acres or more and the ability to park 250 cars - please contact us!

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It was a great first season.

Join us next year! If you have ANY interest or questions, please reach out. 5th graders to 12th graders. Coed. Any school. We typically practice at Tombigbee State Park. Additional coaches welcome too. Visit Casey or Matthew at Trails & Treads for more information.

WIN A TREK AIR RUSH HANDHELD ELECTRIC PUMP!!

If you attended any of the 5 MS NICA races this year as a coach, parent, family member or spectator, please take a couple minutes to complete the Economic Impact Study! You may complete any of the 5 you attended. Race 5 is currently listed as Choctaw Trails but may be completed for our 5th race which was held at Roosevelt. Everyone completing a survey will be entered into the drawing for the Trek Air Rush!

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Lavelo MTB Team
East Mississippi Scorpions Composite MTB Team
North Mississippi Gnarmadillos Composite MTB Team
Mississippi Blues Composite MTB Team
Mississippi Blues Composite MTB Team
Rankin County Composite MTB Team
Alabama Slamma's
Southwest Mississippi Bears Composite MTB Team
Pine Belt Composite MTB
Tupelo/Lee County Gnarmadillos Mountain Bike Team
Mississippi Mustangs MTB

After the final race at Roosevelt State Park, overall series results were announced—and we’re incredibly proud.

This was a first season for nearly our entire team, and they showed up all year with grit, growth, and determination. Every rider made huge strides and represented Tupelo well.

A special shoutout to Wyatte, our experienced rider, for leading the way and setting the tone for the team all season long.

Series Honors:

High School Boys JV2
• 3rd – Wyatte Durham

Middle School Girls C
• 3rd – Sadie Mae Gardner

Middle School Boys C
• 1st – Jude Thurman
• 2nd – Reid Sewell
• 5th- Charles Rhea (not pictured)