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

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Come support the HMBA for our biggest fund-raising 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 9 as well.   Please see the Event FAQ for details.

 2010 Event Highlights:

  • Free bike and product demos on Saturday, October 9 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
    2010 participants included     Giant, Trek, Saris/Cycleops, Singular Cycles and more!  Open to the public.
  • Limited group tent camping at the start/finish area on Saturday night, October 9 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 who are also current HMBA paid members (while supplies last).
  • Trail, trail and more trail!  We pack 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!  2010 prize highlights include a Kinetic Rock and Roll stationary trainer, a Garmin Edge 500 GPS, and more.

  • Bring some cash and purchase raffle tickets for a patio propane heater donated by ProPane Inc. of Brownsburg, IN!  This unique outdoor patio heater has a granite top and is the perfect outdoor coffee table for those chilly Spring and Fall mornings.  Table includes two matching stools.  All proceeds go directly to HMBA!
  • 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 hog roast 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 hog roast 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 hog roast 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  (40, 60, 75 and 100 mile routes only).
  • NEW FOR 2010!  Join us on Sunday for a "Family Fun Ride" at 10 a.m.  This fun, casual ride is open to anyone of all ages and mountain biking experience and is a great way to introduce friends and family to the joys of mountain biking.  This ride is free and open to the general public and will cover trails such as Pine Loop, North Tower Connector and North Tower Loop.  This ride does not include t-shirt or hog roast ticket.  See Event FAQ for more details.
  • 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 intent on having a very good time!