7 cycling, mountain biking, and running events in Nashville, Indiana

Pump Track Basics Skills Clinic

Presented by Brown County Bikes

Ready to build confidence on your bike while having a blast? Join us for our Pump Track Basics Skills Clinic at Deer Run Park on July 14, 15 & 16 from 5:30–7:00 PM.

This three-evening clinic is designed for riders who are new to pump tracks or want to improve their bike handling skills in a fun, supportive environment. Our experienced coaches will cover the fundamentals of pumping, body position, balance, cornering, generating speed without pedaling, and safely navigating rollers and berms. Each session builds on the previous one, giving riders plenty of time to practice and develop confidence.

Whether you're looking to become a smoother, more efficient rider on the trail or simply want to enjoy one of the fastest-growing cycling disciplines, this clinic is the perfect place to start.

What you'll learn:

• Proper body position and balance

• How to pump for speed without pedaling

• Cornering techniques

• Braking and bike control

• Reading the pump track

• Skills that transfer directly to mountain biking and everyday riding

Dates: July 14, 15 & 16

Time: 5:30–7:00 PM each evening

Location: Deer Run Park Pump Track

Presented by: Brown County Bikes

Bring your bike, helmet, water bottle, and a positive attitude—we'll take care of the rest. Come discover why pump tracks are one of the most fun ways to become a better rider!

*If your child needs a bike or helmet please contact us and we can get you something to use for the clinic!

Join us for an awesome weekend of learning new mountain bike skills, riding the epic trail system in Brown County State Park and SO much fun with bad ass women! You will be instructed by professional coaches and meet other amazing women to continue riding with. Your primitive on site camping is included, see you on the trails!

What: Campside Sessions Women's Mountain Bike Camp

When: Sept. 18-20th 2026

Where: Brown County State Park Nashville, IN

Who: Awesome rad women who want to have fun, learn skills and mountain bike with other awesome rad women

Cost: $375.00

Includes your professionally guided skills coaching from the top certified trained coaches for skills and riding, primitive camping on site, swag bag, giveaways, and an amazing freakin' weekend!

Meal Plan: $150

Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner for Saturday and Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday, we can accommodate for most food allergies, you must give us this information 30 days before the event so our caterer can accommodate, contact us if you have questions!

*You do not have to purchase the meal plan

Rental Bikes: Rental bikes are available on a first come first serve basis from local bike shop (owned by the fabulous Danielle and Kate Nolan!!) Brown County Bikes

Rentals will only be allowed for the full weekend (Friday evening - Sunday afternoon) as opposed to just Saturday or just Sunday

Discounted weekend rentals will be $175.00 for Saturday- Sunday (regular rate $105/daily)

If you want a rental make sure to call 812-200-1115 or email us for availability!

Please fill out our Questionnaire so we can place you in the appropriate skill level group!

Friday:

4-6pm Check in at Brown County Bikes 185 S Jefferson St. Nashville, IN - pick up swag bag, rental bike if needed, special discounts in the shop!

6:30pm Optional group ride leaving from Rally Campground, Limekiln trail

Saturday:

7:30am Yoga

8am Breakfast

9am Announcements, group assignments

9:30-12pm Group skills sessions

12-1pm Lunch

1:15-4pm Trail rides with assigned groups

4:30-5:30pm Showers, rest before dinner

5:30pm Dinner served back at Rally

6:30pm The best raffle on the planet ??

7pm Maintenance clinic

8pm Campfire chats with coaches, ask us anything!

Sunday:

7:30am Yoga

8am Breakfast

9am Group assignments

9:15-11am Group skills sessions

11:15-2pm Trail rides with assigned groups

2pm Lunch served back at Rally

3pm Camp ends

Still deciding if this weekend is right for you? Watch the video below!

FAQ:

I've never ridden a mountain bike or I'm pretty new, can I come?

Absofreakinlutely! We invite ALL levels of riders to come and participate. When you sign up we have you fill out a questionnaire to place you in a group based on your skill level. We have had women start out in the beginner groups and now coming into year 3 we have seen them advance to the higher groups, which is super exciting!

If I need a bike can I rent one?

Yes! See above we're working with none other than the amazing Brown County Bikes!

Do I have to camp with everyone?

No you do not, you can stay wherever you like! We always give that option for people who want to camp on site with us but we are happy to give you other recommendations on places to stay - sometimes there are cabins or rooms on site as well! Guess what you can even stay in the same building as the bike shop - Brown County Bikes, check out Brown County Barn Burner. Contact them for availability because they've blocked rooms for our group!

You can also check out the Brown County Visitor's Center website to see all accommodation options.

https://www.browncounty.com/stay/

I'm coming with my friends will I be in the same group as them?

Maybe, maybe not. While you ride with your friends all the time at home you might be best suited to be in a different group as them for our camp. It is important for us to give you the best tools and skills you need to be successful to continue riding more confidently and comfortably. Our coaches and staff are professionally trained through PMBIA or ICP, we have organized and guided hundreds of people in the outdoors since 2014 so please trust our methods to place you in a group we feel you will most excel in. If you have concerns please let us know too!

There are times once you are in your group we may need to shift you to another group but we will discuss this with you beforehand.

I have a strict diet can you accommodate me?

We can cover vegetarian, gluten free. If you have sever allergies or other dietary restrictions we due recommend bringing your own food. While we wish we could accommodate every person's request many times we are in remote locations for our camps and the caterers or food options are very limited. If you have a strict diet please sign up for the meal plan at least 30 days out so we can communicate that to our caterer.

What is the refund policy?

If you have to cancel first you can always transfer your ticket to another camp (the following year) or coaching session with Kate or Danielle to be used within a year. 60 days out full refund after that we do not offer refunds due to paying for permits, insurance, coaches, meals, etc.

Try your hand at Indiana's Hardest Gravel race through the backroads of Southern Indiana! Starting and ending at Hard Truth Distilling Co. in Nashville, the route will consist of over 50 miles of rough hills and chunky gravel. Be prepared for a tough day in the saddle, followed up by a great afternoon at Hard Truth- festivities all day will include live music, drinks, food, games for the kids, and maybe a special appearance by the one and only Hoosier the Bison, so make a day of it and bring the family!

Online registration will close at 11:59pm on Friday, September 18th. Same-day registration will be available from 7-7:30am on Sunday, September 20th at Hard Truth. Packet pickup will be held at Hard Truth from 7-9pm on Saturday, September 19th.

Race registration will include a free event t-shirt, a drink ticket for the Hard Truth afterparty, and entry to the prize raffle. Podium prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category, and a random raffle prize will be awarded to one other lucky participant in each category.

2026 Brown County Epic

Welcome to the Brown County Epic Registration!

The Epic is one of Indiana’s longest-running and best mountain bike festivals — a true grassroots event, brought to you by Brown County Mountain Biking, the non-profit organization who stewards the trails we all love. Every dollar raised goes right back into Brown County trail building and maintenance.

We work hard to bring together local music, local food, local artists, and local vendors, creating a one-of-a-kind community weekend. It’s 100% volunteer-run and 100% fun.

If you want to hang out with friends, listen to local musicians, ride amazing singletrack, and maybe even eat a cheeseburger at midnight… this IS absolutely your event.

This is your chance to experience everything great that Brown County has to offer — the trails, the people, the music, the food, and the vibe that makes this place special. So if this sounds like your vibe, welcome to the family.

For 2026, we are intentionally limiting the event to 600 riders and opening registration to plus-ones.

Festival Overview

Experience the best mountain biking in the Midwest at the Brown County Epic Mountain Bike Festival, September 25–27, 2026. Located in Brown County, Indiana, the Epic delivers miles of flowing singletrack during prime autumn riding season.

The Epic Ride with full SAG support takes place Saturday, September 26, with route options ranging from 26–72 miles. This is not a race — just a ride in the woods with friends!

The trails at Brown County State Park exist thanks to the work of volunteers and Brown County Mountain Biking.

This event directly supports those efforts and more.

Vendors and demos return in 2026!

Food trucks on site Friday and Saturday night!

Epic Raffle

Over $15,000 in raffle prizes including a full suspension Specialized Mtb, 2 Dirt Jumpers, gear, over night stays and so much more!

Routes —

Routes will be posted on Trailforks (not fully marked in the woods).

Riders must download GPS routes, print maps, or use the Trailforks app.

Note: The Long Route will include Trail D, Nebo, and Combs in the Hoosier National Forest. Your entrance fee includes access to ride in Hoosier National Forest, but you must carry a Hoosier National Forest Trail Pass, which will be available at the vendor village!

(Final route maps and GPX files coming soon.)

Registration Perks

• Guaranteed event t-shirt if you register by August 31 (11:59 PM)

• Tent camping available Friday & Saturday by the pool (an additional fee of $10.00)

• Limited Festival RV parking (an additional fee of $75.00)

Festival Highlights

• Food trucks Friday & Saturday

• Friday Night Ride & Family rides!

• Demo bikes

• Registered riders have access to Saturday breakfast + lunch at Rally Campground for shorter distance riders and Crooked Creek for longer routes, and a dinner ticket to use at the Food Trucks!

• Festival activities

• $15K+ in raffle prizes

• Live music Friday & Saturday

• 2 beer tickets + 1

• 2 Raffle tickets included (with option to buy more)

• Aid stations with food, drinks & basic bike support

• Unlimited good vibes for giving back to the trails!

All proceeds benefit BCMB — directly supporting the trails you’re riding!

Event Schedule — Almost ready!

(Full weekend schedule will be posted closer to the event.)

Routes POSTED!

• Short Route - 26 mile:

• Medium Route - 44 mile

• Long Route - This route is on your own and not fully supported! - 72 miles:

Indiana DNR Gate Fees and ORC fees are not included in your entry fee! Remember to bring your passes or purchase them at the gate.

Reminders

• Routes will not be marked - official routes are posted on Trailforks. Please use this app or download the GPS routes to your computer. You can also use the Trailforks web page to print maps.

• All fires must be in elevated fire pits. No fires on the ground.

• The Long Route will include Trail D, Nebo, and Combs which are in Hoosier National Forest. Your entrance fee will allow you to ride in Hoosier National Forest but you must carry a Hoosier National Forest Trail Pass, which you can purchase at the vendor village.

• This is a fun ride and not a race. Riders may start any time and can modify the official route as desired.

• The course uses some public roads and goes through the campgrounds. Please be respectful to other park users and road users.

• Trail D and 10 O'Clock Line trails are open to horses. Please stop if you encounter horse riders and ask them how to safely pass.