NICA Races in J.C. This Weekend!
We are gearing up to host the NICA race at Winged Deer Park, and we need as many volunteers as possible to help make it a success—it truly takes a village! Come support or local student athletes!
Event Dates:
• Saturday, October 10, 2026 (practice and final course setup)
• Sunday, October 11, 2026 (Race Day!)
Please note that the trails will be shut down during pre-ride and racing, but you are more than welcome to bring your bike and ride the course before or after the events.
If you are able to help out, please check out the volunteer sign-up link below:
https://tinyurl.com/4btuvucy
Gloves and a water bottle are recommended.
For full schedule and event details, you can view the event guide here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hiUWhCTKZhLdJ5F6JPQPdGUi2M3ocgxpMPejQgfDYfY/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there!
Upcoming Events
OCTOBER: **note that TCRC Thursday Night Rides are moving to a 5:30pm start time as of 10/8/2026 for the remainder of October. Last Ride for the season is Thursday 10/29
10/6 - Trek Taco Tuesday - (last one for 2026)
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- family friendly ride through downtowm Johnson City
- post ride vittles at Holy Taco or Little Magic
- starts at King Commons next to The Trek Store
10/10 - Gritty 50 p/b Bike Lane
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- Gravel ride by Bike Lane in Gate City, VA.
- Proceeds benefit Bloom Fitness athletes with disabilities
- 36 & 50 mi. routes
- More info at: https://www.bikelaneshop.com/gritty-50-2026
10/17: Hincapie Gran Fondo - Greenville, SC
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- Always a popular ride with TCRC members
- More Info: Event Page
10/25: BRAGCo - Bicycle Ride Across Greene County
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- A scenic Fondo starting in Greeneville, TN.
- 3 Distances (68, 41 or 23 miles)
- Details & Registration: https://www.bikereg.com/bragco-cycling-event
10/26 & 10/29 - Final MNR & TNR's of the season
NOVEMBER
11/14: TCRC FTP Tests (tentative)
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- End of season fitness check
- Find out your real FTP on an 8 min timed effort
- On site power analysis from Pace Coaching
DECEMBER
12/4: YEAR END CLUB SOCIAL & SWAP MEET! (tentative date)
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- Member meeting to update club business and elect 2027 board
- Come sell or trade you excess bikes or gear
- Location TBD
Come Ride With Us!
TCRC is a collection of cycling enthusiasts in the Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, TN and SW Virginia area. For 30+ years TCRC has represented road cycling in the Tri-Cities, and we continue to evolve as our sport matures & evolves.
Our mission is to connect riders as a community for the joy of riding and to continue to grow cycling as both a pastime and sport. We also seek to help the next generation of riders discover the lifelong joy of cycling.
From casual riders, to bike obsessives, to all out racers TCRC is a home for all.
2026 Board Members
Officers:
- President: Neil Ashton
- Secretary: Sharon Bumgardner
- Treasurer: Aaron Cupp
At Large:
- Rick Giddish
- Ruben Bacon
- Jacob Dingler
- Matt Elkins
