Events
Upcoming Events
May 23rd, 6:30 p.m.
Memorial Day Bike Party
Afterburner Brewing Company- 629 S. 9th St Terre Haute, IN 47807
All ages welcome
Free- Donations to Griffin Bike Park Welcome
BIKE PARTY AT AFTERBURNER!
On May 23rd we will meet at Afterburner Brewing Company at 6:30 for Beers, Bikes, and Remembering our Fallen Soldiers.
We will be doing a casual-paced urban ride on the Heritage Trail out to Memorial Stadium Memorial Mile and back to Afterburner.
While at Afterburner make a donation to the Bike Park, Grab a beer, and some grub from the food truck on hand.
2 ride lengths.
7.5 Mile Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45923199
11 Mile Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45923420
We hope to see you at the Party
Every Wednesday May 17th through September 3rd, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Griffin Bike Park Youth Team
Griffin Bike Park
Ages 7-18
$150 for the full season
Do you have a young rider between ages 7-18 that would like to learn to ride better? Or just ride with kids his age and skill level? Or maybe learn to race? We have the program for them! Teams are broken down by skill levels and age. We teach fundamentals, racing techniques and above all how to have fun on a mountain bike.
Team membership includes: A team jersey, free entry fee into Short Track races, half price entry into Pump Track and Dual Slalom races.
Our season runs from May 7th through September 3rd and ends with an end of season cookout party and awards.
Register now at https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/467648
Your registration is a donation to Griffin Bike Park
for more info email [email protected]
May 28th, June 18th, July 23rd, FRIDAY! August 1st (Double Points), and August 27th (Triple Points).
Thompson Thrift Short Track Series
Griffin Bike Park
May 28th, June 18th, July 23rd, FRIDAY! August 1st (Double Points), and August 27th (Triple Points).
All ages welcome
$20. On site registration, series passes are available.
Registration starts at 5 pm with racing starting at 6 pm.
It’s the Thompson Thrift Short Track Series! Come out and try your hand at racing or bring your family and watch some of our local talents go at it on the ever-changing Griffin Bike Park short track! Classes for everyone and maybe the easiest courses you will ever see at GBP!
Your best 4 out of 5 races count towards your season of end awards. You must race 4 out of 5 in order to qualify for end of season awards. Awards will go to the top 3 at each race and top 5 at the end of season.
June 14th, SUNDAY July 20th, August 23, and September 6th.
thyssenkrupp presta North America Pump Track Series
Griffin Bike Park
All ages welcome
$15. On site registration, series passes are available.
Registration starts at 9 am with racing starting at 10 am.
It’s the thyssenkrupp Presta North America Pump Track Series! Bring your speed and skills to Griffin Bike Park to race on the Pro Pump Track for prizes and bragging rights! This is a four-race series and will culminate with the Finals on September 6. This race will be a time trial individual style racing against the clock and your competition times. Your best 3 attempts will be averaged to find a winner. This will determine class champions for each age group and overall points for the race series. This race is a BMX-style race, BMX and mountain bikes are highly recommended. We encourage all racers to arrive early to check out the pump track and register!
General rules
• If an athlete is younger than 18 years, his parents have to sign the “waiver for minors“ and bring this to the onsite check-in. No waiver = no ride.
• Riders are allowed to participate in as many races as they choose. The best 3 out of 4 races count towards season-end awards.
• All riders have to register and sign the waiver 1st before going on the track for free practice.
• Riders are free to choose their preferred bike. The bike must not have an engine.
• The start will be placed in a way that gives MTB and BMX equal chances.
• Riders will go one at a time.
• The time starts running as soon as the rider crosses their start/finish timing line and stops when they cross it again.
• Riders must run 3 laps. Your 3 best laps will be averaged to determine your time and placing.
Please note:
Rider safety
• Riders will bring all equipment needed in a fully operational condition.
• The bike should have at least 1 rear brake.
• No bikes with any kind of automatic transmission, pedal-assist motors, or engines.
• No protruding parts on the bike, which can injure other riders (such as pegs).
• Protective gear.
• Helmet: open face mandatory, full face recommended.
• T-shirt is mandatory, long sleeve with pads is recommended.
• Long pants or knee protection is recommended.
• Shoes mandatory, no flip flops or open shoes.
• Gloves recommended.
Riders age will be their age as of Series Finale September 6th.
Age Classes
Men and Women:
Strider Bike
• 7 and Under
• 8-10
• 11-14
• 15-18
• Adult
Chainless
Awards
Top 3 to each class per race.
Top 5 per class Season Awards.
SUNDAY July 20th, August 2nd, and September 6th.
J’s Bikes Dual Slalom Series
Griffin Bike Park
All ages welcome
$25. On site registration, series passes are available.
Registration starts at 4 pm with qualifiers at 5 pm and racing at 6 pm.
J’s Bikes bring you Dual Slalom Racing on our dual slalom course at the Griffin Bike Park! Our true King of the Mountain competition. Riders will be broken down into age classes. Racing 2 heat bracket racing to determine class champions for each race and overall season points Championships.
Medals to the top 3 finishers in each race.
Awards to Series champions, riders must race 2 of 3 races.
August 2nd is double points.
Finals on September 6 are Triple Points.
Age determined by age on September 6th.
Classes:
Men and Womens
10 and under
11-14
15-18
Adult Men
Rookie Class (non points, 2 wins must move to age class)
June 23rd – 27th 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crossroads Cyclery Summer Day Camp
Griffin Bike Park
Ages 8-15
$40 per day or $150 for the week – Preregistration required.
Join us for a week of biking at Griffin Bike Park. Activities include bike riding clinics, structured rides, hikes, educational content, swimming, games and more all week at the bike park. Be sure to pack clothes to be outside and to swim, comfortable shoes for outdoor activities and a sack lunch. Drop off will be at 8:00 am in the Fowler Park Log Barn and pick up will be at 5:00 pm at the Fowler Park Beach (Log Barn if there is weather). For more information call the office at 812-462-3392 or email [email protected]
For registration please visit Crossroads Cyclery Summer Camp
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