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Pump track for downhill training?

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hi…i have a question about pump track for fitness…if i train every day on pump track its can be a good train for fitness for downhill(skills , fitness , endurance) ???
i place far of the downhill tracks and i can ride just 2 times a week on there… a pump track can be a good choice for my train + gym ? how stuff of train u recomend? 5 laps full speed…or more…

obs: my pump track is only for bmx bikes because my garden is not too big for mountain bikes…

thanks a lot man…i see ur site many times to see the news

(sorry for my BAD english, im a brazilian and here we not use this language)

Dario

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Jakarta pump track: Steeper berms?

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Hi Lee, hope all is well… this is the little park that me and my partner designed in Jakarta-Indonesia. I have build the pump track following the guide from your book. Please have a look and tell me what you think of it? I’m planning to build another one on my friend’s backyard. Do you think the berms are not steep enough? I’ve always loose my front end on them as I get faster…. Thanks in advance

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Getting out

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Dumbbells and indoor trainers have their place, but there’s no substitute for riding outside. Even if it’s dark and cold.

Especially if it’s dark and cold.

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Pump track within a pump track?

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I had read a PDF of “Pumptrack Nation” a few years ago. If this question can be better answered in your print version I’ll have to order one of those.

I’m building a public track here in NYC and am planning a dual-slalom style set of rollers/camels around the perimeter of our track. I’d like the inside and outside lines to have roughly the same speed so as to not put either at a disadvantage after the berms.

What can I do? Also, If its not too much trouble, when I’ve finished my scale-drawings, would you mind taking a look at them?

— Thanks! Christopher

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First ride: S-Works Tricross ultimate cool guy build

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I just rolled the S-Works Tricross for an hour in my dark, icy neighborhood. Real quick:

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Slippery rocks and frozen eyeballs: a first descent

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The trail was new, the snow was flying and the crew was solid. A tale of steep footsteps, clogged cleats and jumbly flow.

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Road descending: Remembering what fast is

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Just finished a two-hour road ride with my neighbor Larry. I am a mountain biker for a reason, but freeroading is rad.

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Top tube length on Bubba Harris cruiser?

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I am about to get back into racing after a 23 year break and have the opportunity to buy a Redline Bubba Harris signature series 24″ cruiser (2007) but cannot seem to find any frame dimensions, specifically the top tube length.
Can you please help.
Kai

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Colorado Indoor BMX this winter!

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This just in: A planned three-weekend series in Greeley. With practice sessions, open races and a mountain bike class.

The promoters are selling pre-paid cards to raise the $6,000 needed to start the series.

Check out www.cibmx.org

Keep reading for the current flyer.

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Pump track design: A fun little side trip

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Yesterday we added a mini detour to the Lyons Bike Park. The resulting option is faster, flowier and funner.

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Race for Tara 3: Oct. 10-11

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The third big benefit race for Tara Llanes is coming right up, and it’s a major upgrade in venue, format and purse. The MEGA DH at Northstar at Tahoe should be sweet. Go to NorCal and get some!

Here are more details from Mike Stewart at Giant Bicycles.

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Report – 2009 Pump Track World Championships

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Yesterday’s backyard event in Canberra, Australia saw big names, tight racing and tons of excitement! (Did we mention the free beer?)

As promised, here’s the report from Aussie Chris.

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