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BUMP Christmas Party - Saturday December 12 is the annual Christmas Party. Joel and Margot are hosting this year's event. Bring your favorite dish and come enjoy the club. It is set to begin at 7:00 pm, and directions are inside. Come by and you might possibly get to meet Mr. Bill Garrett. BBC Lighted Christmas Ride will take place on 12/20 at 7:00 pm in Mtn Brook Village. Meet at Davenport's Pizza at 6:00 pm to fortify yourself for the ride. The ride is 8 flat miles. Bring your Christmas spirit and decorate your bike for the ride.
Highlights and Upcoming Events

Dec 12 Dec 20 Jan 6 Jan 9 Jan 16 Jan 16 Jan 24 Jan 23 BUMP Xmas Party BBC Christmas Ride BUMP Meeting Cahaba Cycles Clinic Cahaba Cycles Clinic (11am) BUMP Mtn Bike Clinic (1 pm) BUMP Mtn Bike Clinic Cahaba Cycles Clinic
1999
WORKDAY CALENDER
Meet for work days at the South Trailhead at the new BUMP shed. Time to meet is 9:00 a.m. Call the hotline for any possible changes. Workdays subject to weather cancellation. Look for the complete annual schedule next month.
Call our hotline 592-BUMP (2867) for any recorded changes or additions in BUMP events.
Sunday, January 10th
BUMP Mountain Bike Clinic

To promote interest and introduce individuals to mountain biking, BUMP is planning a couple of one-day clinics. These are scheduled for Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 24 and follow the busy holiday season. The agenda for each day will be the same, and participants may attend both dates if desired. The clinics will be designed to familiarize all participants with the Red Trail at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL. The clinic is intended to be an introductory session, but all of riders will be accommodated. The objectives of the event are to: Describe basic bicycle components and functions Present basic riding techniques and terminology Introduce BUMP and the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) Describe areas of the Red Trail and the areas of difficulty (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced) Participate in a group ride for each skill level
Tr4il Work
December 5 - (Oak Mountain Location) It was evident where the next trail workday would concentrate on. The 3rd bridge from the north trailhead in the Cat-Dog-Snake area was the focus. The original log built bridge finally gave way. It was a right-angled, twisted bridge. You know the one, real slick in the rain. Now we have constructed its replacement with good materials. It is smoother and straighter than the original. The group set out to construct a new bridge, and did just that. Bill J., Steve B, Leo H., our new member Keith, and Paul thank you for the efforts. Ken H. and Bill G. worked on the quarry road and general maintenance.
The BUMP Club meets on the first
Start time will be 1:00 pm and expect completion around 4:00. The event is to be sponsored by area shops and BUMP. What BUMP will supply is volunteers to instruct and lead rides, distribution of swag bags and general operation, course maps, and other promo items. The shops will supply swag items, tech support, and general expertise. To make this all happen, BUMP needs your support. We would like to know if you wish to participate, and how you would be able to support the clinic. What kind .of help is needed? We will need volunteers to organize swag bags, distribute bags, sign-in, demonstrations I presentations, ride leader(s), water detail, etc. Several members have expressed interest. If you are interested, please call Derrick at 987-3827. We can all get together to assist the day of the event
Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Hoover Public Library, downstairs.
Check the BUMP Hotline for any changes in dates and time.
592-BUMP (2867)
Elmore County - SwayBack Ride

An Out of this World experience
By Derrick Seys Wasn't that a ride! That was the common consensus after the beautiful Sunday ride at Elmore County's Swayback Bridge Trail. Was it an out of this world experience? Well, a meteor impacted the area several million years ago. The effects are visible in the rock layers on edge and high quantities of quartz in the area. The locals say you can see the crater outline from the air. It all started last Sunday at McDonalds in Pelham. David, Dan, Colleen, Chris H., Barry, Laura B., Anne, Steve B., Paul, Leo H., Libby, and myself (Derrick) organized our car pools. We left Birmingham and literally picked up Jon and Hendrick along the way. After 85 miles we arrived at the trail and were greeted by Chris Snyder and Johan Beumer of the Elmore County Trail Association. Johan and other locals had recently attended the IMBA / NOC trail construction clinic, and were able to implement their experiences into an excellent new switchback. We split into two groups with the locals leading the way. Chris and Johan pointed out the local trail features to their respective group. We all discovered the trails to be extremely challenging. Loose leaves, a young trail system, and rain the day before made for a trail that tested all of ones technical skills. The trail has some lake overlooks, great downhills, incredible short climbs, and mixed terrain that will definitely get the heart pumping. Chris took his group onto a new section of trial that had been cut just days before. Jon got a little carried away at cutting trail, and tried to plow over a young tree. ;fhe. tree remains, and Jon juv,
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SPECIAL Trail Feature
The Place: Christmas Party - Well, it is Christmas time. A time to reminisce about all the trail experiences we have ridden and all those we are planning to ride. There is no better place than the BUMP Christmas party. Yeah, you say. But, how do 1 get there? Well, this month's trail feature will send you on another exciting journey. Joel and Margo are allowing BUMP into their home for the Christmas Party. The map gives brief directions, but follow along. We will try not to get you lost. Exit 1-65 at the Greensprings exit. Take Greensprings Avenue to a four-way stop. Turn Left and continue to the 2-way stop. At the two-way stop, turn right onto 191h 1h Avenue South. The party is at 1016 19 Ave South. If you get lost along the way, call our hosts at 252-1612
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GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL HORSE PARK ABBRIEV ATED EVENT CALENDAR

Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED: Monday & Tuesday, OPE : Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12 noon-6p.m., & Saturday & Sunday 9am-6pm (closed all of January & February 1999) All riders must register and pay a registration fee of $5.00 at Bikeways. Helmets are required. Call Bikeways to conflfm when trails are open: 770-760-9002 March 14 March 27-28 May 2 June 18-20 Peach State Off Road Mtn Bike Race Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival Twilight Mtn Bike Race GrundiglUCI Mtn World Cup
If you would like to run a classified ad, please submit by the next meeting for inclusion in next month's newsletter. Wanted: Road Bike - 54 cm
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Call Mark 665-4944.
For Sale: 1998 Bump and Grind T-shirts. Several shirts remain from the race. Sizes are limited to large and XL Contact Ken Hester or one of the board for purchasing at $10 each. For Sale: Pearl Izumi riding jerseys featuring BUMP artwork. $65.00 only a few are left and sizes are limited. Call Ken Hester 879-8373 to purchase or if you are interested in ordering a new one. BUMP is considering having more made. We have to order a minimum quantity. So, if you are interested please let BUMP know. Wanted: COOL old bikes 1930's - 1960's Absolutely any condition. Call Joel 252-1612 Especially Schwinn.
Directions: Interstate 20 East, Exit 42 (hwy 138), leftlNorth 4 miles, right at light (Centennial Olympic Pkwy), through one more traffic light and the main entrance is down the hill on the right. Contact Conyers Welcome Center 770-602-2606
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Cahaba Cycles - Bicylce Maintenance Seminar for New Bike Owners

This is a fun and informative class designed for novice bicyclist. Tips on maintaining your bike and doing minor repairs will be covered. January 9 10:00-11 :00 Cahaba Heights January 16 10:00-11 :00 Oak Mountain January 23 10:00-11:00 Hoover Please call for reservations. 967-2003 987-4043 822-6600
Dear Birmingham Urban Mountain Peds/ers,' We wish to thank you for the generous gift you made to John. We are planning on using these gifts to buy special equipment that John needs and wants. He is doing well, and he now has a hand cycle which he has been riding on the Tour de Wolf trail in Memphis. I don't think he is ready for Oak Mountain, but maybe one day. Thanks, Brenda Payne
Congratulations New Board MembersDan Ellis and Anne Traeger

Dan and Anne have been voted to serve on our 1999 Board of Directors. The Board will meet be before the January BUMP meeting to vote on their positions.
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BUMP is a notfor profit organization President Joe Catlin Vice Pres. Jim Tyndal Vice Pres. Jack Bransdorf Treasurer Mike Herring Secretary Hendrik Snow Member Joel Robertson Member Jon Kirchoff Newsletter Anne Traeger
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The MVP5LIN6f~ is published to inform the local mountain biking corruTIllllity 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 [email protected].
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BUMP MEMBERSHIP FEE WAS DUE BY DECEMBER 1 Don't Delay-Join Today! In January, our
membership roster will be updated. We use the membership roster as a tool to send the Mudslinger newsletter. We want to continue to send you the Mudslinger, please JOIn BUMP today. BUMP is an organization formed to promote fun and safety in recreational mountain bike riding, the preservation and development of trails, fun and fellowship for all-terrain bicyclists in Alabama. Your membership fee goes toward materials for trail maintenance and bridge building, newsletter printing, and occasional parties and club sponsored events. Please help protect and support mountain biking in Alabama.
Ride on open trails only. Leave no trace. Control your bicycle. 4. Al\lvays yield trail. 5. Never spook animals. 6. Plan ahead.
Birmingham Urban Mountain Post Office Box 590061 Birmingham, AL 35259-0061 Internet page www.BUMP.org
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Highlights and Upcoming Events

Sunday, January 10th

BUMP Mountain Bike Clinic

Elmore County - SwayBack Ride

~tYour M1eel~luneu! oJ"

1410 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia

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1998 BUMP members

10% off purchases

at bike shops featured

GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL HORSE PARK ABBRIEV ATED EVENT CALENDAR

Call Mark 665-4944.

YOU BUMP, ."~

Cahaba Cycles - Bicylce Maintenance Seminar for New Bike Owners

Congratulations New Board MembersDan Ellis and Anne Traeger

1998 BUMP Board of Directors

Brian Dempsey 1622 Keeneland Helena AL 35080

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