Mark your calendar for the 6th Annual Brown County Breakdown
Sunday, October 10, 2010.


 

Come support the HMBA for our biggest fundraising event, and enjoy an epic ride on beautiful trails within one of the largest and best-preserved contiguous hardwood forests in the Midwest.  It isn't a race, it's just a great ride in the woods with a few hundred of your closest friends!  The ride begins and ends at beautiful Brown County State Park near Nashville, Indiana.  We have a full weekend of events planned, so please join us on Saturday, October 10 as well.

Please see the Event FAQ for details.

Read the recap from the 2009 event!

Event Highlights:

  • Free bike and product demos on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

      2009 participants include Niner, Trek, Saris/Cycleops, Scott, and Mavic. Open to the public.

  • Group tent camping at the start/finish area on Saturday night, October 10 for only $10 per person.  You must pre-register and pre-pay online to camp.  We will also have limited RV and camper parking for $50.  Camping space is limited.  Here is a Google Map of the Camping Area.

  • Commemorative Brown County Breakdown pint glasses for registered participants that are also HMBA paid members (while supplies last). 

  • Trail, trail, and more trail.  We pack in more sweet singletrack into this event than any other mountain bike event around.  The 20 mile route is 100% singletrack trail.  The other routes, including the 100 mile route are at least 80% singletrack trail.

  • Tons of prizes will be given away randomly to participants.  2009 prize highlights included a rare, pink Sram X.O group, a Garmin Colorado 400t GPS, and a Saris Bones RS car rack!

  • Lots of live bluegrass music from our friends at Weed Patch Music Company.  There will be live bluegrass music at the hidden cabin rest stop on the 40, 60, 75, and 100 mile routes and live bluegrass and acoustic music at the finish area.  We even have some musical surprises up our sleeves.  You'll have to come ride to find out!

  • Free beer tasting sponsored by Upland Brewing Company on Saturday night and free gourmet coffee the morning of the event sponsored by Revolution Bike and Bean.

  • A huge hogroast at the end of the ride provided by the legendary Jug's Catering.  The menu includes fresh roasted pork that melts in your mouth, fried chicken, baked beans, au gratin potatoes, Brown County fried biscuits with apple butter (how many can you eat?), pasta salad, and ice cold iced tea to wash it all down.

  • Access to the hogroast for friends, family, and non-riders will be available at the finish.  The cost is $15 per person.  Children ages 6-12 are $10 and children under 6 are free!   Please pre-register for the hogroast to ensure availability.

  • Great rest stops provided by Nebo Ridge Bicycles, Bicycle Garage Indy and Friends of Brown County State Park that feature  lots of snacks and fluids.  The main rest stop features a hidden, private cabin in a beautiful wooded valley with live music.  It also features free, professional mechanical support provided by Joe's Cycles (40, 60, 75, 100 mile routes only).

  • Anyone that has attended this event knows that it's the participants, volunteers, and  sponsors that make it one of the premier mountain bike events in the country.  You'll have a great time and meet some of the nicest folks.  Everyone is very intent on having a very good time!