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1998 WORKDAY CALENDER
. Meet for work days at 9:00 a.m. Call the hotline for locations and possible changes. Workdays subject to weather cancellation. April 5 - Sunday May 9 - Saturday May 30 - Saturday (Race Prep) July 5 - Sunday August 9 - Sunday September 5 - Saturday October 11 - Sunday November 7 - Saturday December 6 - Sunday
March 15 - Munny Sokol Park -Our next organized trip is to Tuscaloosa for a Sunday ride. The group is to meet at the McDonald's off of 1-459 in Bessemer, exit 6 (Morgan Rd.) at 9:00 am with a 9:30 departure. Look inside for ~details on the park and upcoming race. LAST MONTH all riders in the group rides enjoyed beautiful weather and a great time. Steve and Mark may not agree that the rides were so great, but everyone else did. The Oak Mountain ride had a good turnout. The Ocoee Ride included camping. Everyone enjoyed it so much another one is being considered in the near future. If you missed the last one, make sure to catch the next one. The weather again cooperated, and the "Ocoee ride was AWESOME" to quote our great President. See more on the ride inside. And give a special thanks to the officers for organizing the ride.

March 1998

BUMPand GRINDBace
The BUMP race is scheduled for May 31 at Oak Mountain. Thirty classes exist to cover all levels of expertise. The entrance fee is $20 with pre-registration by mail (post marked by May 20th) or in person at Cahaba Cycles (by Friday the 23rd). Registration may be accomplished on Saturday May 30th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. The course will be opened for riding at that time. On Sunday, registration closes at 7:00 am for all but beginner classes. Beginners may register up to 9:00 am. Entrance fees are slightly higher without pre-registration. All racers must have a current or one-day (depending upon class) NORBA license. For more information and race registration, call (800) 846-9829 or visit your local bike shop.

Highlights and Upcoming Events

Trail Work
Our next scheduled workday is April 5. The location has not been determined, but please check the BUMP Hotline for details in early April. Last month's workday was at Oak Mountain. The work consisted of planning the BUMP and GRIND Racetrack layout, start and finish, and general route. The track will be ready, but will YOU?? Additional workdays are planned (May 30) for final race preparations. Please help make the race a spectacular event and volunteer your time. March 15 Munny Ride, Tuscaloosa March 22 Munny Race, Tuscaloosa March 28 BUMP Social at Oak Mtn May 31 BUMP & GRIND Race Call our hotline 592-BUMP (2867) for any recorded changes or additions.

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The Place: Munny Sokol is located to the west of Tuscaloosa, AL. From Birmingham, head south towards Tuscaloosa on 20/59. Exit McFarland / Hwy 82, exit 73. Go right on 82 West 5 to 6 miles to Munny Sokol sign. Turn Right on Watermelon Road. Go 2 miles and the park is on the right (after the Homer Dome). From the Hoover area, the drive takes about an hour and is roughly 60 miles. The Trails: The trails are predominantly single track. The ride is over pine straw and river bed gravel making for a smooth ride. The trails do not have significant elevation change, but where the park lacks in altitude, it makes up for in trail quality. All trail sections are filled with continuous twists, turns, switchbacks, etc. The map shows how the trail is patterned, and its twisting details. The general terrain is gently rolling without significant rock formations or obstacles. All total, the trails combine for 5.5 - 6 miles of very enjoyable fast paced riding. A portion of the trails are for the upcoming race as noted on the map. The Ride: Trail access is from several trail heads. All of the trails are essientially connected in the loops shown. The paths are marked with arrows, and are not distinguished with color markings or any other features. Combined with the trail layout, the surrounding open fields are good landmarks and can keep one from getting lost. No drinking water exists on the trail, so come prepared. Future Park Plans: Local clubs maintain the trials well and are continuously adding new sections. The park also features ball diamonds and a horse arena. Thanks to Colin, Melanie, and Shawn of Cycle Path for assistance in creating the map. Trails are approximate and not necessarily to scale.

It was a great Saturday morning, it was sunny in the mid 50's it was a great day to hit the trail. We had about eight people show up for the BUMP ride. We hooked up with another group of mountain bikers, in all there was about twenty riders. This was so much fun, I have never rode through the trails with so many bikers. Then it happened, it was the bridge before rocky garden, I did not pull my front wheel up high ~nough, I fell forward then to the right and threw my fight arm out instinctively to soften the impact. My right arm felt numb and I started to stand up. I then felt this enormous amount of pain in my right arm, I then looked over at my arm, it was swollen and deformed. I then became dizzy and nauseated. There was so many great people who helped me out when I broke my arm. Jennifer, who was behind me, helped me lay down, and she lifted my arm to slow the swelling. Matt Morrow who works at Cahaba Cycles (and stUdying for his EMT Certification) sacrificed his spare inner tube to create a splint to stabilize my arm. Rick O'Hara gave some of his water as I felt so dehydrated. There are so many other great people who helped me, I just cannot remember all their names. Someone put a blanket over me, someone was checking my pulse, someone called for an ambulance. Anne Traeger and Derrick Says took care of my bike and met me at the hospital. Jeff Wade, who I just met during this ride, gave me a call a couple of days after my accident to find out how I was doing. I am originally from Massachusetts. I have lived in Alabama for the last twelv~ years. The people in Alabama so friendly, outgoing and caring. Most of the people who helped out that Saturday did not even know me. I just want to say thank you, thank you for taking care of me.

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No that is not a typo error. BUMP is creating a web pag~. Th~ p~ge will evolve into something limited only to the Imagination and creativity of its creators. The page construction has begun with the help of Lee Walls at Walls New Media. BUMP would like to thank Walls New Media for sponsoring the first two years of our page. At last month's meeting Chris Brunner bravely volunteered to assist in the web page design and links. If you would like to assist, please let a board member know. Current plans are to include a description of BUMP, our mission, links to local riding areas, race forms, newsletter, etc. Good luck to everyone and we look forward to the page.

M.unn~ Sokol - The second annual Black Warrior Challenge is on Pnzes IS at stake. The NORBA sanctioned race will be based upon sev $25 the day of the race. A NORBA license is required and will be ava Cycle Path bicycle shop in Tuscaloosa (205) 345-3144.

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BUMP Social / Funday

Ready for a little fun? Well, on Saturday March th 28 a BUMP cookout and funday is planned. The event is to be at Oak Mtn. in the RC track area. Currently the exact pavilion is being determined. Check the Hotline for the actual site. What to expect?? Food, fun, and of course some riding. Several events are anticipated (bike limbo, log pull, bunny hops, etc.). An early bird ride at 10:00 am, and a short race in the afternoon. Time trials start at I :00. Event is open to everyone, but the racing (and prizes) will be for BUMP members only. So, bring your friends at let them discover BUMP. Please call Joe Cotlin or Jon Kirchoff to give a head count.
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The "WPSLINQE~ is published to inform the local mountain biking community of current happenings in the area, and promote safe and responsible use of mountain bicycles. If you would like to submit information of any kind, please let BUMP know. Your ideas and suggestions will be appreciated. Leave a message on our Hotline at (205) 592-BUMP or send an e-mail to lBykDoU@aoLcom.

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Ride on open trails only. 2. Leave no trace.

Be sensitive to the dirt beneath you. Even on open (legal) trails, avoid riding immediately after heavy rain or _hen the trail surface is soft and muddy. In some locations, muddy trails are unavoidable. Recognize different types of soils and trail eonstruction; practice 10_impact cycling. This also means staying on existing trails and not creating new ones. Be sure to pack out at least as nluch as you pack in.

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