About the team

Who we are

Wilco Composite is the countywide mountain bike team for 5th–12th graders in Williamson County, Tennessee whose schools don't field a team of their own. Riders from every corner of the county train together, race together, and cheer louder than any tent on the course.

What we're about

Kids, bikes, and dirt

We believe a mountain bike is one of the best teachers a kid can have. It hands out confidence one climb at a time, teaches that falling down is part of getting better, and turns "I can't" into "watch this." Our job as a team is simple: get more kids on bikes and give them a place to belong while they figure out what they're capable of.

We're a NICA team competing in the Tennessee Interscholastic Cycling League. That means our coaches are licensed, background-checked, and trained in skills progression, safety, and youth development — and it means our riders get a real race season, from summer practices through the fall series and the state championship.

"Composite" just means we don't belong to one school — we belong to all of them. If your school has its own team, like Brentwood or Independence, that's your crew; if it doesn't, you ride with us. Racing is never required, either. Some riders live for race day; others just love the weekly ride. Both belong here.

Wilco riders lined up shoulder-to-shoulder at a Tennessee League start line A Wilco coach carving a wooded berm on the race course

The season

What a year looks like

Spring & summer

Preseason practices ramp up in late spring. Skills, fitness, trail time, and a lot of laughing in parking lots before rollout.

Fall race season

Five Tennessee League race weekends from late August through October, capped by the state championship at Raccoon Mountain — see the full schedule.

Race weekends

Pre-ride the course, camp or day-trip with the team, then race under the Wilco tent with the whole crew ringing cowbells at the finish.

Get involved

There's a place for you here

Riders & families

Middle school or high school, brand new or trail-seasoned — reach out and a coach will get you everything you need to get started.

Become a rider

Volunteers

This team runs on volunteers. No coaching experience required — NICA provides all the training you need, and coach registration is just $25.

Learn about coaching

Supporters

From the team tent to the trailer to race-day snacks, this program runs on community support. If you or your business want to help, we'd love to talk.

Support the team

Come see for yourself

Wilco Composite team photo