Chaparral MTB

The season

Schedule

Our season runs with weekly practices, optional races (highly encouraged), and team events throughout the year.

Weekly practices

Practices 2-3 days a week.

Races

Saturdays middle school, Sundays high school. 5 regular-season races, plus states.

Team events

Fun team events throughout the season for riders and families.

When we ride

Our practice week

Our practice days stay the same all season. Exact times and meeting spots are shared with registered families.

Monday

Afternoon

Practice

Tuesday

Rest day

Wednesday

Afternoon

Practice

Thursday

Rest day

Friday

Rest day

Saturday

Morning

Practice

Race weekends vary

Sunday

Rest day

Saturday mornings depend on the race weekend schedule.

Race season

2027 race calendar

The league's calendar for the year. Our team season runs December to May, with our five races starting in February. Middle school races Saturday, high school Sunday. Racing is optional — but it is the part everyone remembers.

  • Oct 17

    2026

    SoCal Shredfest

    Skypark at Santa's Village

    League kickoff — before our team season begins

    Season opening event

  • Feb 6–7

    2027

    Beach to Boulders

    Lake Perris SRA

    Race 1

  • Feb 20–21

    2027

    The Vail Lake ChallengeLocal

    Vail Lake Resort, Temecula

    Race 2

  • Mar 6–7

    2027

    Cachuma

    Cachuma Lake Campground

    Race 3

  • Mar 20–21

    2027

    Victory at VailLocal

    Vail Lake Resort, Temecula

    Race 4

  • Apr 10–11

    2027

    Finals

    Keyesville BLM Recreation Area

    Race 5

  • TBD

    State Championships

    Tehachapi

    Date TBD

Dates come from the SoCal League race page, which is where any changes appear first.

Chaparral MTB riders at the start of a race weekend

Race weekends are the best weekends.

Get the current calendar

Once you join the team, you'll be invited to our TeamSnap app for team communication, calendar, practice updates and more.