The Great Cosmic Adventure invites students in Grades 2-5 to have out-of-this-world fun as they discover what they are made of.
The Georgia Cycling Association today announced the 2027 Trail Rangers schedule, a four-stop event series that sends elementary students on an out-of-this-world adventure at venues across the state. Registration for the 2027 season opens December 1, 2026.
This year’s Expedition Days follow the theme “The Great Cosmic Adventure.” Across four Saturdays in April and May, Rangers from every corner of Georgia will come together to ride, play, and cheer each other on.
“The galaxy is big. So are our Rangers,” said Kenny Griffin, Executive Director of Georgia Cycling. “A bike gets kids outside, but what they take home is bigger: the confidence that comes from trying something hard, the friends who cheered them on, and the proof that they can do more than they thought. That’s the real mission.”
Trail Rangers is Georgia Cycling’s youth development program for students in grades 2 through 5. Using mountain biking as the tool, Rangers learn to set personal goals, work as a team, and take on challenges at their own pace. The program is built around “challenge by choice,” so every child works with a coach to choose a goal and make a plan to reach it. There are no tryouts, and riders of every ability are welcome.
THE 2027 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Expedition 1: Operation Blast Off!
April 17, 2027 · Allatoona Creek Park, Acworth
The adventure begins at Allatoona Creek as Rangers launch their first mission into a universe of possibilities. They’ll power up with a team time trial, meet new friends, and discover what it means to be part of something bigger.
Expedition 2: Full Speed Through the Galaxy
April 24, 2027 · Road Atlanta, Braselton
Next stop: uncharted territory! Rangers fire up the engines and chart a fresh trajectory at Road Atlanta, filled with new twists, turns, and discoveries. With curiosity as their compass and confidence growing with every pedal stroke, they’ll explore possibilities that feel out of this world.
Expedition 3: Planet of the Wild
May 8, 2027 · Dauset Trails, Jackson
Rangers touch down on a wild new world filled with amazing animals and exciting discoveries. Deep in the forests of Dauset Trails, every twist and turn brings a new adventure that builds confidence and sparks curiosity. The planet’s locals (birds, squirrels, and maybe a deer or two) watch from the trees as each Ranger discovers how much strength they carry with them.
Expedition 4: The Final Frontier
May 15, 2027 · Kingston Downs, Rome
After a season exploring a galaxy of unlimited possibilities, Rangers arrive at Kingston Downs to celebrate how far they’ve traveled, the challenges they’ve conquered, and the friendships that lit the way. Every Ranger finishes the season shining like a star.
But one final mission remains: conquer the Dragon’s Tail!
MORE THAN A RACE
Each Expedition Day features a Skills Zone, an Activity Zone, and a Ranger Mountain Bike Race. They cap off a season of weekly team sessions, which run March through May in communities across Georgia. Each week, Rangers play skill-building games on and off the bike, enjoy a group ride on a local trail, and reflect as a team on what they discovered.
REGISTRATION AND PRICING
Registration opens December 1, 2026, with special pricing for early sign-ups:
Early Bird: $200 (December)
Pre-Season: $225 (January)
Standard: $250 (February–March 20)
The all-inclusive fee covers up to 10 weekly team sessions and all four Expedition Days. Participants need a bike, a helmet, and a love of adventure, and must be able to ride without training wheels. Georgia Cycling also offers a need-based assistance program to help families with the registration cost.
Families can register and find a local team at trailrangers.org.