UPCOMING EVENTS (details below):
Help
We need a few volunteers to make all these things work out. If you can help us with one of them, email us. [email protected]
July 17th and 24th Jort Track Races (free to members)
July 21 Tour de Cahaba
August 3 Intermediate no drop group ride
August 17th Intermediate no drop group ride
August 31 Oak Mountain Trail Work Day Meet at South Trail Head at 8am.
Oct 4 Sorba Conference
Oct 5 Bump Fall Festival
Oct 19 Bike A Thon
Nov 16 Oak Ass Epic
Become a member to take part in the member’s only events
Volunteer Appreciation Ride and Cookout
We’ll meet at the Beaver pavilion near flip slide at 10:00 and do a 10ish mile ride around the North Lakes area following by a cookout at the pavilion. We’re working on reserving some kayaks and paddle boards for the afternoon as well. Hope to see you there.
No Drop Intermediate Group Ride
August 3rd Led by Nick Kirby. Meet at Bump Shed at 8:30 ready to roll by 9am
August 17th Led by Fat Joe. Meet at Bump Shed at 8:30 ready to roll by 9am
Ladies Ride and Learn
Starting at 9am ladies’ only beginner ride and learn. We’re hitting the trails to focus on skills building, one trail at a time.
WHERE: Oak Mountain State Park, South Trailhead- Meet at the BUMP shed near the vending machine. Come ready to gain confidence, grow skills, and connect with other awesome ladies. We’ll tackle the beginner-friendly challenges of the Lake Trail or Rattlesnake (approx. 5 miles), so gear up and let’s ride together!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: A bike, helmet, and water. Feel free to bring optional gear like a full-face helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads for added comfort and safety
Shuttle Day
We are bringing back the monthly shuttle days from 5-7 pm on the camp road. Shuttle will be free to BUMP members and cost $39 (the same as BUMP Membership) for all others. Please print and bring waiver with you. There is parking at the archery range so don’t block the gate or the bike lanes.
Jort Track Races
Short Track race of our Member’s Social Events series! These fun, laid back events are awesome ways to mix your ride up some while hanging out fellow BUMP friends.
July 17th Meet at the boat ramp parking lot at lunker lake. We’ll have waivers. Free to members. Sponsored by Bike Link
July 24th Meet at the first gate on boyscout road. We’ll have waivers. Free to members. Sponsored by Bike Link
Jorts preferred, but not necessary.
Ladies Night Ride
Rolling at 6pm (plan to arrive early for any pre ride prep)
Must park at the STH at OM
Must have lights (both handlebar and helmet preferred)
Must have helmet
Bring a waterbottle
Optional (Indiv preference)- knee pads, elbow pads
Look for Tamie and Meagan when you get there…will gather up before we ride in the parking lot in front of the bump shed
Tour de Cahaba
We’ll be working the support stations for this again this year. We’ll need a hand full of volunteers for setup, tear down, and beverage distribution.
Sorba Conference
This year we’ll be hosting the Sorba Fall Conference at Pelham Civic Complex. We’ll share a link when ticket go on sale for anyone interested in attending. We’ll need a few volunteers to help with setup and lead group rides later in the day.
Bump Fall Festival
Mark your calendar for this. We’ll be running shuttles most of the day and plan on having food and a band in the evening. More details will be available as we get closer to the event.