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 […]
Thank you to the small but dedicated BUMP crew that helped show Tannehill State Park trails some love. Volunteers got to run the chainsaw for about 5 hours while clearing downed trees and some “widow makers”. They took care installing a drain on washed out section of trail, deberming sections of trail, put in some new signage and repaired some […]
Lightning trail at Oak Mountain State Park received several much-needed improvements in the Spring of 2020 thanks to BUMP, Will Abner and Barry Nobles, and the volunteers who helped to carry this project through. Essentially the goal was to resurface the eroded features on the trail and add a few new features along the way. We received different perspectives from […]
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! The Hammies Hamduro June 7, 2020 Oak Mountain State Park More info: https://www.thehammies.com/register-to-race/hamduro1 Chainbuster 24/12 Hours of Iron Maiden June 13, 2020 […]
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 GulchLakeLightningWest RidgeBoulder RidgeFire Pits A section of the Lake Trail got a new re-route…. you can’t miss it when you ride […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]