Join us for MOmentum Bike Park's Grand Launch Party!
Bring your family, bicycles, and helmets to celebrate the Grand Launch Party for MOmentum Bike Park!
What to expect:
This opening event is a day packed with energy and entertainment. Plans include:
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Explore MOmentum Bike Park trails and features
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Compete for the best time on certain trail sections by age and gender groups
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Races for all ages 1 and up! (Event schedule coming soon)
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Demonstrations by expert riders showcasing the track's features.
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FREE helmet fittings and children's helmet giveaways
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Live DJ
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Food trucks and vendor booths
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Get connected to the community of riders
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Pit zone and bike repair station
How to get here:
Located at 601 Adventure Lane in Joplin, the park’s main entrance is on Lone Elm Road, just south of Zora Avenue. Event parking will overflow on the west side of Lone Elm, across from the Bike Park entrance.
Please note: On May 2, MOmentum Bike Park will be closed to the public until 10 a.m., for vendors to set up for this day of awesomeness!
Vendors and Non-Profit Booths:
Vendors and non-profits can register for booth space now by submitting a completed registration packet to the Joplin Parks & Recreation office, located at 3301 W. 1st St. They can also call the Complex at 417-625-4750 for more information.
Vendor Packet: Register for Booth Space at this Event
Businesss and non-profits wishing to reserve booth space must complete this form and return to the Parks & Rec office by April 27.
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Event schedule time table.
Events
Strava Racing on Select Trails:
Race for the best time on select trail routes. Check-in to compete in youth (15U), men's and women's categories. Report Strava times at race check-in booth.
Kids Course Races:
Register your kid to race for a prize in their age group.
- Ages 1-4/strider bikes: On "Blaster" trail.
- Ages 5-7: On "Firefly" loop trail.
- Ages 8-10: On "Firefly" loop trail.
Expert Rider Demonstrations:
What what expert riders can do when they push the limits of their bike control skills. Fast speeds and big air.
NICA "Try It Out":
Kids in grades 5-12 can test their bike control on the skills course, and learn about our Joplin area NICA team.
Stunt Dudes Shows:
See some incredible BMX bike stunts performed near the food truck area.
Events By Hour:
10:00 am:
- Helmet fittings begin
- Open pump track and jump lines
- Open skills course
- Open bike playground
- Trail riding opens.
- Strava trail racing check-in.
11:00 am:
- Stunt Dudes show #1.
- Open pump track and jump lines
- Open skills course
- Open bike playground
- Open trail riding and Strava racing.
11:30 am:
- Expert Rider demonstration at the Pump Track and Jump Lines.
- Kid's race check-in for races on the kids' course.
- Open Skills Course.
- Open trail riding and Strava racing.
12:00 pm:
- NICA bicycle team "Try it out" grades 5-12 on the Skills Course.
- Kids' Course Races
- Open pump track and jump lines.
- Open trail riding and Strava racing.
12:30 pm:
- Stunt Dudes show #2.
- Open pump track and jump lines.
- NICA bicycle team "Try it out" grades 5-12 on the Skills Course.
- Kids' Course Races
- Open trail riding and Strava racing.
1:00 pm:
- Bike maintenance class ages 12+
- Open pump track and jump lines
- Open skills course.
- Kids' Course Races
- Open trail riding and Strava racing.
1:30 pm:
- Open pump track and jump lines
- Open skills course.
- Kids' Course Races
- Open trail riding and Strava racing.
2:00 pm:
- Stunt Dudes show #3.
- Open pump track and jump lines
- NICA bicycle team "Try it out" grades 5-12 on the Skills Course.
- Kids' Course Races
- Open trail riding and Strava racing.
3:00 pm:
- Expert Rider Demonstration on Pump Track and Jump Lines
- Open Skills Course
- Open Bicycle Playground
- Report Strava trail race times.
4:00 pm:
- Closing Ceremony and Awards
5:00 pm:
- Vendor tear down and cleanup.