Hammer Drop ’24 MTB Race

Get ready to rumble.

The 1st annual Hammer Drop at Henry Horton, sponsored by MOAB Bike Shop, is a one-day Mountain Bike Race + Festival for all ages on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Chapel Hill, TN.

Location: Henry Horton State Park – MTB Trails
4209 Nashville Hwy – Chapel Hill, TN 37034 

This scenic trail system is managed by the Tennessee State Park Rangers and local volunteers.  They have a tough network of fun, fast, flowy and challenging trails that you would expect from a course nestled in Middle Tennessee.

This event will include a unique and challenging trail, prizes and some cool swag.
Come out and RACE or just come spectate!
Plus the entire family can enjoy camping, food trucks, beverages, vendors and plethora of activities at the Duck River Outdoor Expo (Friday-Sunday)! Learn more HERE.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
*subject to updates as they are confirmed

Thursday (7/11):
11AM-6PM: Packet Pick-up at MOAB Bike Shop (Franklin)

Saturday (7/13)
7AM-12PM: Packet Pick-up/Registration (onsite) + Snacks/Coffee
*Pre-ride announcements will occur 10 minutes before the start of each race.

Race Start Times:
8:00AM – BEGINNER
9:30AM – JUNIORS (11-17), KIDS COURSE (4-10)
10:30AM – PRO/ELITE, EXPERT
12:30PM – SPORT
1:00PM – E-BIKE

RULES/LICENSES
This is a USA Cycling-sanctioned event- all USAC rules apply.  A USA Cycling (USAC) annual or one-day license is required.  Read up on USAC one-day licenses HERE.

Please go to usacycling.org and renew/buy your annual license now (valid for one year).
Use code TEAM24 at checkout for $10 off the annual license.
If you are on auto-renew, you can disable that feature to take advantage of the discount.
Use code INTROMEMB24 for a $49 RACE license valid for first-time members ONLY!

One-day licenses for Category 3 (Beginner One-Day) are $15 and may be purchased through BikeReg during race registration.
One-day licenses for Pro, Category 1, and Category 2 (Experienced One-Day) are $35.
They should be available for purchase through BikeReg during race registration, or they can be purchased through this event-specific USA Cycling website.

Participants MUST provide proof of a valid 2024 USA Cycling Annual license OR purchase a one-day license during registration (details here).  Racers categorized in the USA Cycling Endurance discipline as “Pro”
must race in the Pro/Cat 1 Open group.
We WILL NOT process license renewals or new sales at the event; please take care of this before arriving at the race venue.
*Note: we are unable to offer refunds for this event after June 1, 2024.

AWARDS/PRIZES
Podium awards/prizes will be presented as races are completed.
Our Sponsors/Retailers are throwing down some sick prizes.
Specialized, Santa Cruz, Industry Nine, BMC, Muc-Off, Hand-Up Gloves and more!

SPECTATORS/VOLUNTEERS
If you do not plan to ride, please register as a Volunteer or Spectator.
We recommend bringing camp chairs, rain gear (if necessary), bug spray, sunscreen, cowbells, etc.

Whether you are a beginner or pro – if you’re looking to have some fun between the trees you will find it here! Get ready to watch the HAMMER DROP this July!