Lumber Cross 2017

Lumber Cross 2017

Registration now open! Click this LINK.

Back again by popular demand for 2017, Lumber Cross is an indoor cyclocross race at The Wheel Mill Indoor Bike Park. Reimagining features and courses, the cross course will span the entire park. Practice starts at 5pm and races at 6pm. Racers will qualify through heats to make it to the final. We will break up into classes dependent upon rider turn out. There will be cash prizes awarded to the winners.

Spectator are welcome! Heckle groups encouraged. The best heckle group will be awarded a prize.

For those who are over 21 and have finished racing or are there to spectate, there will be a cash bar with Southern Tier Brewing and Yuengling.

General Information:

– February 18th, 2017

– Practice: 6pm

– Races: 7pm

– Fee: $35

– Classes: Dependent upon rider turn out

– Racer Prizes: Cash & Swag

– Best Rider Costume

– Best Heckle Group Award

General Rules for Racers and Heckle Groups:

– No Spikes

– Any Bike. More than 5 bikes we’ll break up into a classes (I.E. Fat Bikes or Unicycles)

– Helmet and waiver required. If under 18, please check out this LINK.

– We reserve the right to remove a rider from the race if the length behind is unsafe.

–  No outside alcohol

–  No spraying beer

– No nudity

Sponsors:

Live Jaunt, Iron City Bikes, Over The Bar Cafe, Apothocary Muse, Ink Division Printing, Yuengling, Southern Tier Brewing, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Cocoa Elite, Aero Tech, Specialized Bikes and Pro Bikes.(More to come)

BMX Gate Practice 16-17

BMX Gate Practice 2016-17

Our BMX Gate Practice will start this Wednesday, November 16th and run through the end of Winter. Gate nights will be on Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm and Sundays 2:00pm-3:00pm. We have cancelled our Saturday Gate Practices for 2017. Regular riding rates apply for Gate Practice. Last gate practice of the year it March 29th. Thanks to Dan’s Comp and South Park BMX for making our gate practice possible.

Black Friday 2016

Black Friday 2016

We have a ton of great Black Friday deals! We will be open from 10am-10pm for you to get as much riding in as you’d like! While at the park, pick up one of our great deals:

– First 20 riders that are 18 or older get a free can of Red Bull!

– First 10 riders in the door get their day pass for just $10.50!

– Season Pass holders save 25% off all regular priced parts, protective gear, clothing and tools in stock in our shop.

– All guests save 20% off all regular priced parts, protective gear, clothing and tools in stock in our shop.

– The Wheel Mill Gift Pack is just $50! Get a hoodie, sticker pack and a $25 gift card for friends and family. Hoodies and stickers are while supplies last and cannot be combined with any other discount.

– Bargain Table with savings up to 50% off items including select protective gear, select grips and select parts . Bargain Table cannot be combined with any other discount.

*Discounts cannot be combined with any other offer and are only good on current stock. Deals are only good for 11/25/16.

Holiday Hours 2016/17

Holiday/Event Hours 2016-17

Holiday Break (December 19th-December 23rd): 10am-10pm

Christmas Eve (December 24th): 10am-5pm

Christmas (December 25th): CLOSED

Holiday Break (December 26th-December 30th): 10am-10pm

New Years Eve (December 31st): 10am-5pm

New Years Day (January 1st): 10am-1opm

Ride Like A Girl Weekend (January 7th and 8th): Parked CLOSED to public until 4pm. Park will OPEN to the general public at 4pm

Halloween Session 2016

Halloween Session 2016

Friday, October 28th get ready for some Halloween fun at The Wheel Mill! From 6:00-9:00pm we will be throwing a Halloween Session including a best costume contest,  riding contests and trick and treat! For Trick and Treat riders will go around to different rooms where guest pros will be hanging out, the rider has to do a trick to get candy or a prize!

Winter Pass Sale

Winter Season Pass Sale

We are gearing up for the winter season. We have started building new trails and it’s just about time to ride! From September 19th – 25th get your only chance to buy discounted Winter Season Passes. We will be selling all Winter Season Passes for $25 off each pass. Save an additional $10 off for current Summer Season Pass holders. The winter season starts October 15th and ends April 14th. To purchase a pass stop by the park or call in at 412-362-3693.  Sale ends September 25th.

South Park Special

South Park National Special

In town for the South Park National? Come get a ride in! Stop by the park August 4th-11th and save $4 off an adult pass when you show your USA BMX Card.

Take It To The Trails

Trail It To The Trails 2016

Take it to the Trails is a mountain bike group ride leaving from The Wheel Mill and rides through Frick Park. Before the ride, we will have a Mountain Bike Skills Lesson at 10:00am. We will cover essential skills such as log overs, body position, corning, etc. The lesson is free for the first 15 riders. The ride to Frick leaves at 11:00am from The Wheel Mill. After the ride, we will return to The Wheel Mill for a BBQ and refreshments (Yes, beer for 21+). Email harry@thewheelmill.com with any questions.

Footdown Classic 2016

Footdown Classic 2016

On August 20th, we’ll be hosting The Wheel Mill Footdown Classic. The Footdown classic is a footdown tournament for all bikes and skill levels. We hope to see all sides of cycling come together to challenge each other. Many games and versions will be played but only one lucky bike rider will roll away with a cash prize. $5 to enter and everyone must sign a waiver. Games start at 6pm.

Classes:

12 and under all bikes (wins prizes)

13 and over all bikes (wins cash prize)

Rules:

Put your foot down and you’re out!

No Pegs

No head on collisions

Don’t go wicked fast (up to referee dude to call)

No t-bones

Must have a helmet

Be cool!

We will be playing different versions of footdown the referee will inform riders of the rules of each new game.

MS Charity Ride

MS Charity Ride

The Wheel Mill, Pro Bikes and Birmingham Bridge Tavern are doing the MS Keystone Ride. Many of our family members are impacted by these disease everyday and we are riding for a cure! Please donate to our team to help us ride for a cure. Click this LINK to donate.