You can now get our new logo on t-shirts, stickers, and tote bags through Yellowhammer Creative! This is a short-term campaign that closes on 4/25/22, so get it while you can because it will be a while before we are able to do another run!
A new look for BUMP
If you’re seeing this post you have probably noticed that things are looking a little different around here. We are excited to announce a cool new collaboration with Yellowhammer Creative to update our brand for the first time in over 20 years! You have probably seen t-shirts, tote bags, and posters designed by Yellowhammer all over Birmingham (check out some […]
Registration for BUMP N’ GRIND 28 is open!
You can now register for BUMP N’ GRIND 28 happening 6/4 & 6/5/2022 at Oak Mountain State Park. Our new race director Jacob Tubbs and VP Will Abner have been hard at work making some exciting changes to this year’s race format. First, we are bringing back the omnium! This will allow racers competing in the Super D, Short Track, […]
BUMP’s IMBA Dig In Fundraiser – Success!
At the end of last year we applied for IMBA’s Dig In program to fund the design phase of a skills area at Oak Mountain State Park. We are happy to announce that we exceeded our goal of $10,000 and raised $10,684. We also qualify for an additional $2,000 in matching funds from Shimano thanks to your generous donations! The […]
Storyteller – the new double black diamond trail at Oak Mountain State Park
Storyteller was initially planned to be cut at the same time as Thunder. Thunder as it exists now was meant to be the easier of 2 options down the mountain. The rumors circulating at the time were that only a few people would be able to ride the hard line down the mountain. Due to the cost and difficulty of […]
Shuttle day fundraiser at Oak Mountain State Park
We will be shuttling Peavine Falls Road and the Boyscout Road from 10am-3pm on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Entry will be $35 and will include a meal after. Chef Sean will be putting together some Mac N Cheese Bowls with your choice of topping either 14 Hour Smoked Brisket Chilli or Gojuchang Grilled Chicken Thighs. Cahaba brewing company will be […]
BUMP-N-GRIND 28
The 28th Annual BUMP N GRIND will take place on June 4th and 5th, 2022 at the Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. This race is our biggest fund raiser each year which allows BUMP (501c) to continue our mission to Build, Maintain, Preserve, and Ride the great trails in Birmingham. BUMP volunteers spend over 1000 hours each year […]
Four Virtual Challenge Rides – August 2020
Jump in on action – complete one or all four of BUMP’s virtual challenge rides taking place in August! Four challenges are actual race courses at BUMP-N-GRIND race that set for September 5th and 6th at Oak Mountain State Park. Leaderboard resuts are posted weekly on our Strava, Facebook and Instagram pages. Challenges end on August 31st, 2020. Join in […]
Pump Track’s Come Back
Pump Track Closed for renovations: BUMP is giving the Pump Track at Oak Mountain a facelift with the help of Barry Nobles, Oak Mountain State Park, and Shelby County. We are really “pumped” about this project and are looking forward to the end result. Construction of the improved pump track started on June 11th, with final touches expected the week […]
COVID-19 and Group Events
UPDATED 04/29/20 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 […]