"Empowering youth, building character, and creating community—
one trail at a time."
The AACT Trailblazers Mountain Bike Team is a non-profit youth sports team based out of AACT High School in Reno, Nevada, welcoming female and male student-athletes from 5th through 12th grade. As part of the Northern Nevada Interscholastic Cycling League (NNICL) and the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), our mission is to inspire confidence, leadership, and a lifelong love of cycling through NICA’s core values: inclusivity, equity, respect, community, and fun.
Now in our inaugural season, the Trailblazers are blazing trails with over 18 athletes and joining more than 550 riders across Northern Nevada. As a non-profit organization, we rely on community support and fundraising to provide safe equipment, trained coaches, and opportunities for all athletes to ride, race, and grow. Through training, racing, and team-building, we’re creating opportunities for youth to thrive on and off the bike—developing strong bodies, strong minds, strong character, and strong communities while fostering a passion for the outdoors and adventure.
Whether you’re new to riding or ready to race, there’s a place for you on the trail.
Join us on the Trails!
Become a Coach
Help us make a difference on and off the trails! The Trailblazers rely on volunteer coaches and ride leaders to create a safe, fun, and empowering environment for our student-athletes.
No experience? No problem! NICA provides training and certification to help you become confident in your role. Whether you ride with the team, support from the sidelines, or help with logistics, we have a place for you.
By becoming a coach, you’re doing more than teaching kids to ride—you’re helping them build confidence, character, and community.
G.R.i.T.
Sisterhood on the Singletrack
The Trailblazers are proud to support GRiT (Girls Riding Together), a NICA initiative designed to get more girls on bikes and foster confidence, camaraderie, and community among female riders.
Through female-focused rides, clinics, and camps, GRiT creates a safe and welcoming space for young women to explore mountain biking, connect with mentors, and build friendships on and off the trail.
We collaborate with other teams and leagues to host girls-only events, giving athletes opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate the power of riding together.
Practices, Races and Season Schedule
The AACT Trailblazers MTB Team is part of a fall season with registration opening in April, practices starting in July, and races running from August through October.
While racing is not required, we highly encourage athletes to participate—our practices are designed to prepare every rider, no matter their skill level, to feel confident and ready on race day. Whether you’re here to build skills, compete, or just have fun on the trails, there’s a place for you on the team!
Support the Trailblazers
Donate or become a Blazing Sponsor!
The AACT Trailblazers MTB Team is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth and building strong bodies, strong minds, strong character, and strong communities through mountain biking.
Your support helps us provide:
Loaner bikes and essential gear
Financial assistance for athletes in need
Coach training and safety certifications
Equipment and resources to keep our team safe and ready to ride
Every donation—big or small—helps us ensure that cost is never a barrier to getting kids on bikes.
Interested in becoming a sponsor or partnering with the team? Email us below!
Contact Us
Have questions? Want to get involved? We’d love to hear from you!
Email us at aactmtb@gmail.com
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Anica Relaford
Team Director/Founder
(775) 997-3364
