Bump N' Grind 17 is June 4-5, 2011

The south trailhead of Oak Mountain State Park. Once in the park, follow the signs to the beach, canoe/paddle boats rental, business office and day use area. Go to the last parking lot before you go up the road to Peavine Falls.

The loop is now 22 miles with the new mileage being really fast. We are also having a Super D on Saturday, June 4th.

YES!. We will have race day registraion. Please note the fee is $55.

• $3 per person entry fee into Oak Mountain State Park.
• You will need a picture ID.
• You must sign the USA Cycling release form/waiver to race. This must be done on-site when you pick up your packet.
• A helmet. This must be worn during the race at all times.
• You will need your USA Cycling license if you have one. One-day licenses will be available for Cat 2 (Sport) and Cat 3 (Beginner) racers.
• Experts and Pros can only race with an annual license. You can not "cat-down" for the day.
• Tools to repair your bike
• Flat tire repair kit
• Water bottles or CamelBak.
• If you are a minor, you must have a parent or legal guardian with you to sign your waiver.
• Cash for food, services and additional merchandise
• Post-race recovery drinks for you and your buds

Yes. We encourage you to take as many pictures as you want. You are welcome to sell them if you can. Oak Mountain is a public facility and makes no claims on images of the park. We will have pictures for sale online after the event.

The race will go on rain or shine. We may suspend the race in case of lightning or other potentially dangerous weather situation. Oak Mountain's trail shed water extremely well, so there is a very small likelihood of trail closure from rain. We will post any route changes as soon as possible.

Yes. Cahaba Cycles will have mechnics on-site to provide full service repairs to your bike.

Yes. BUMP will not mail prizes.We are making timely results THE PRIORITY this year. If you have an emergency situation and must leave early, please see the race director and we will work out an arrangement.

Yes. Back by popular demand, we will have camping in the field near the trailhead. You may have a fire, but it must be in a portable fireplace/firepit.

Yes. Oak Mountain is graciously allowing alcohol in the day use area during the race weekend. Please act responsibly and dispose of your bottles/cans properly. There will be NO SALES of alcohol at the race venue. Don't be a jackass. We reserve the right to have you removed from the park if you cause trouble.

The best places to watch are Blood Rock and Johnson's Mountain, but just about any place you can sit in the shade and see the riders is a good spot too. You are responsible for getting to and from the spectator areas. Please allow ample time to walk or ride a bike to wherever you want to go. Bring plenty of water as it can be very hot and humid at the park in June.

Yes. We will have vendors selling food and drinks. Please bring cash. There is an ATM at the park office, but we can not make any claims as to what it charges or how much it gives out, or if it works at all.

We will be selling tech space again this year. You may set your tent up in other areas. First come, first serve.

You can race any one event.

In places, it can be. Many riders underestimate Oak Mountain's terrain and pay the price in flat tires. Use "lite" or "race specific" tires at your own risk. A few grams on a tire is better than having to stop to change one. Most of the course is on a sandstone/clay base. It's been called a mix of east and west coast style trail. Pre-riding is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Your race will begin at the time posted on our race schedule. This will be available at venue. Please be at the staging area 15 minutes prior to the start of your race.

No. Once you sign up for the race, we can not refund your entry fee.