BIHMINGHAM URBAN MOUNTAIN PEDALERS

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The 2nd,Annual Dead Dog Mountain Bike Race will take place on October 6th in Trussville AL. The coursolayout, prizes, and categorieswill be pretty much the same as last year, with the sameemphasison a local, friendly racing environment, ideal for beginners.All profits will go to trail construction efforts... For examplelast year'sproceedswere used to purchaseand install new signs for the Trussville trail. The Dead Dog race will also feature a Shimano Youth Seriesfor the kids (Training Wheel Division included).All participantsin this division The four mile loop consistsof half double- track and half single track with some rocky technical sections, short steephills, and tight switchbacksincluding the Dead Dog Trail. The coursecrossesthe paved park road at three places. Pre- riding the course is highly recofilmended.
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Hope everyone had a great summer in this lovely Alabama heat. Me? I sat around and tried not to move to much in order to stay cool and to save money on my freakin'power bill. THIRTY DOLLARS !!!! What's up with that! At least I'm not cheap. Now that we are slowly moving into Fall, it is time to dust off your bike and get ready to do a little pedaling that we have scheduled.There are many events that are planned starting off with our Dead Dog Race on October the 6th in Trussville. The fun however doesn't end there. We have a ride or race scheduled for almost every weekend in October into the first of November. There is something for almost everyone who enjoys mountain biking. From small children all the way up to Bill Johnson. So get outside and have fun with your family and friends. East bound and down, Loaded up and truckin', Milo P.S.In order to make the Mudslinger a monthly newsletter, I need articles, stories or event. If you would like to submit an one or post a note in the Mudslinger, just email me at miles@cranehill.com.I will be sure to include it in the most current issue.

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Volunteers are always needed.Contact Hardwick at 205- 967- 2003 if you are interestedin signing up. Free tee to all volunteers. All proceedsfrom this event will be used by BUMP to improve and support trail developmentthe at the Trussville Sports Complex. For more information contact 800-846-9829 or go to www. BUMP. org.

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September28th: National Public Lands Thail Day. Join BUMP in a celebrationof this national annualevent.We will be working on the trails in Trussville, built 2 years ago by BUMP, in preparationfor the upcomingDead Dog mountainbike race.To get there - take exit 141 of I-59 norttr, right onto Chalkville Road, left on Oak Streetafter about is on the left. a mile, thenstraightover stop sign and over a small bridge - park entrance "indian Follow park road pastbaseballfields, take left branchand park in large lot near rock". IMBA and BOB Trailers are sponsoringthe eventand offering a chanceto win a new BOB trailer. October 6th: DEAD DOG: Ttre local raceatTrussvillepark is on!!! Volunteers needed. Call Hardwick at 205-967-2003. October l9thz 24 hours of Adrenalin at Conyers GA. Following on from our 2nd place in the corporateteam categorylast year, and winning the pit-area themecontest, BUMP will be fielding 2 teamsof 5 in this year'srace.We still needvolunteersfor ttre - waking up riders,chargingbatteries e.t.c.It's raceitself, and to help at the camp-area the most fun you can havewearing a wig and a grassskirt! Denick Seysis co-ordinating it all from this end. We will leave ou Friday.afternoonand return Sundayafter the awards. - BBC is organizing a ride to MemorialRide.Homewood October 26th: CarolJohnson newscrewswill who waskilled recentlywhile riding. Television honor Carol Johnson, be there,and this is a greatopportunity to highlight ttre plight of cyclists in our city. The ride will proceedthrough Homewoodand Mountain Brook. November 8th.10th: NOC/II\{BA hail camp. Learn the art of trail building and mainat this clinic-styleevent.Lodging is free and somemealsare provided.Go to tenance to attend. for more details,and expectsomeBUMP members www.noc.com November 9th: MTB race at Swayback. The trail in WetumpkaAL will host its fust bike race. Put on by TOLA. Many volunteersare requiredfor all sortsof cross-counfry at 290-3829. call JoannYoung tasks- if you canhelp, please arein, ambulance June 1 2003BIIMP & GRIND 2003!NorbaandAMBC applications get readyfor anothergreatrace. is booked, Alwayscheckthe hotline prior to all events.Weatherhas beena real recentfactori and the hotline is updated to reflect recent cancellations or rescheduledevents.

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