It is hot, it is humid and it is another summer of mountain bike races in the Birmingham metro! Fuel up, bring electrolytes and have a great time participating in these fun events. We will see you there!
Our BUMP volunteers came out and worked hard on May Trail Workday at the Oak Mountain State Park that took place on May 9th, 2020. Work was done to address several pressing issues and improve the following trails:
Garrett’s Gulch
Lake
Lightning
West Ridge
Boulder Ridge
Fire Pits
A section of the Lake Trail got a new re-route…. you can’t miss it when you ride there, it is looking as sweet as it is to ride.
A big “Thank You” goes to each one of the volunteers who came out and put the work in to keep our trails fun to ride:
Eric Hagan
Bruce Martin
Leo Henry
Ken Blackwood
Mark Muro
Jacob Ingram
Braxton Bruce
Eric Tinney
Zac Frowine
Ethan Tinney
Brandon Sanford
Christy Sanford
Tonia Mora
Nick Spain
Vaughan Casey
Reagan Pennock
Will Abner
Jeff Rozycki
Blake LeCroy
If you are interested to be part of the next Trail Workday, contact us and request to be added to the Trail Workday email list. We would love to have you!
Are you going to be riding next year? The following year? The one after? Of course you will be! Your support now means that more and better trails will be there for you when you need them.
Keeping trails fun to ride takes effort, time and resources. BUMP depends on our club members and volunteers. We hold monthly Trail workdays in addition to our designated volunteers cleaning out fallen trees in between the workdays.
When you join BUMP, the majority of your membership dollars are distributed and applied directly to the local efforts through IMBA. Your voice drives national progress and your commitment helps new trails come to life where you live and ride. We would love for everyone who rides local trails that are maintained by BUMP to show your support and appreciation by joining and becoming a member. All it takes is $39/year or $5 per month.
Progress for trails is still happening, even now – be a part of our success.
Spring 2020 Membership Drive; Trails Need Us All Today
Join or renew BUMP membership today and you will be entered to win one of the 16 amazing prize packages from IMBA provided by our amazing sponsors.
Good quality trails don’t magically appear, trails happen because our dedicated volunteers make them happen. Your support of BUMP is essential to continue our work of creating and enhancing more trails close to home.
We understand that there are many uncertainties with the economy right now; even chipping in as little as $5 a month can make a difference for our trails, or a yearly contribution of $39. Stepping up and being a great steward for your trails has an added benefit during our extended membership drive in May and June; you will be entered to win one of the 16 amazing prize packages.
Trails close to home are helping many of us get through this national crisis. More people than ever are realizing the physical and mental health benefits that trail experiences provide. Trails are critical infrastructure.
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) creates, enhances and protects great places to ride mountain bikes. It is focused on creating more trails close to home to grow the quantity and quality of mountain bike trail communities across the U.S., so everyone has access to close-to-home rides and iconic backcountry experiences. Since 1988, IMBA has been the worldwide leader in mountain bike advocacy and the only organization focused entirely on trails and access for all types of mountain bikers in all parts of the U.S.
As per Governor Ivey’s newly issued Safer at Home order effective on April 30th through the May 15th, 2020, we will be able to host group events limited to 10 participants and while keeping 6 ft minimum distance between participants. Summary of Safer at Home order can be viewed here.
Even with all that’s going on regarding COVID-19 around this country, and around the world, we hope you have a chance to get outside and ride. Please continue to use good practices regarding social distancing and personal care. Be mindful of other trail users, maintain the distancing, and if you don’t feel good stay home. Use good judgement, and we will all get through this together.
BUMP MTB Ladies Tuesday Night rides will resume on May 5th, Trail Workdays will resume on May 9th. To be added to the Trail Workday group email list or the MTB Ladies group email list, email us at membership@bump.org Check our calendar for upcoming events.
When you come across a fallen tree, we ask that you report it so it can be properly removed.
See a tree down on trail? To help us find the downed trees on the trails, please use the TrailForks app and write a trail report. Really easy to use and it provides GPS coordinates for us to find it. Please take a picture of the tree (with location services on) with you or your bike next to it so we can tell the size of the tree as well.
Open TrailForks app, click yellow > sign, click write report, select trail add condition, and add picture from the app.
We want to get to know our club members better and learn what you would like from the club. When you get 5 minutes to spare, please answer our 2020 Questionnaire. Help us to learn how to better serve you, our members, by answering 10 questions.
Link to the 2020 Questionnaire was sent to all current members by email on April 10, 2020. If you are a current club member but did not receive our email, please contact us and let us know. Questionnaire will close at the end of April.
Welcome our new club members who joined BUMP in March! Say hello when you see them on the trail – Jay Pigford and his family! Happy riding!
We had 17 members join/renew in March. Thank you for your support that allows to maintain and improve Birmingham area trails! To join or renew your membership, visit IMBA website or to learn more about benefits of BUMP membership, click here.
Our club is only as strong as our membership. BUMP currently has over 210 members and we want to thank you, our members!
10 Years or longer – we have 5 current members who have been with us for 10 years or more.
9 Years – 12 members stuck with us for the last 9 years
February 2020 Trail workday rocked! Our awesome volunteers worked to fix drainage issues on Seven Bridges, Toads, Family, Rattlesnake, Lake trails and Red Road.
To get involved with volunteering at trail workdays contact us today and ask to be added to Trail Workday email group.
