Ran across this announcement on the web and I thought I'd share. These events are perfect opportunities for beginners and those curious about off-road riding.


1st Annual Long Hunter State Park Mountain Bike Festival

When: Saturday, November 12, 2005 (
What: Free Lunch, Games for all including Kids, women’s ride, beginner clinic, trails demonstration, t-shirts for sale (proceeds going back to SORBA Middle Tennessee),
Cost: $1.00 Adults, Kids Free
Sponsors on board: Veloteers Bicycle Club, Walk/Bike Nashville, Team Green/Lightning 100, The Jolly Cyclist, Sun & Ski, REI, Harpeth Bicycles, and Cumberland Transit

Directions: From Downtown Nashville take I-40 east to the Mount Juliet exit. Go right onto Mt. Juliet Road for about 4 miles and then left onto South Mt. Juliet Road. Turn left onto Couchville Pike to park.