Mountain Bike Action magazine covers SoCal pump track weekend
MBAction honch Sean McCoy posted a series of stories about our Jan. 21-23 SoCal pump track raising. They fully capture the weekend’s radness.
Fox Racing Shox pump track
I enjoyed the honor of a quick session at Fox Racing Shox’ company pump track last month in NorCal.
This fun track fits a whole lot of love — and line options — into a small space. Sorry, this track is not open to the public.
Video from Sunday’s SoCal high school pump session
We built the track Friday and part of Saturday. By Sunday it was all about teaching and riding.
Sweet video by Stephen Messer.
There’s a ton more photos and videos from the day; this sums it up beautifully.
Riding the SoCal high school pump track
After yesterday’s work, all we had to do today was shape. And ride. Did I say ride?
Building the SoCal high school pump track
Today we placed the dirt and began shaping. Tomorrow, SoCal High School Cycling League riders and coaches will help us finish shaping. And, yeah, we shall ride.
Designing the Superior Bike Park
Now that I’m in contract with the Town of Superior, CO — design this month, dig in March — the game is on.
Golden Bike park is open
The Golden Bike Park in Golden, CO officially opened last Saturday to much fanfare and many riders. Here’s a sample of the goods:
Pump track design critique #1
Lee-
We finally were able to get going on the design for our city bike park.
Based on the information I got from your book, I’ve come up with the attached preliminary lay-out for the pump track. I wonder if you can take a few minutes and provide your input. To be honest with you, I’m not totally in love with it, but this is about the 5th incarnation.
I have roughly 175’x115’ set aside for the pump track. I’m almost worried that this is too big. What do you think?
I appreciate whatever input you could provide. Thanks!
Corey, Professional Engineer
Video: German pump track championships
Q: Should full face helmets and race kit be legal in international pump track competition?
A: Yes, if the edges of the track are painted.
Fun stuff:
Get paid to dig in Longmont, CO
Hey all, I have a private pump track/DJ project coming up in May. Who wants to build cool stuff and earn a few bucks? Email me with your intentions and qualifications, or leave a comment below.
If you’re gonna do, do it
Another life lesson, learned at the pump track.
Video of Sea Otter pro pump race
The editing might be a bit heavy-handed, but this vid shows some great riding on the track I designed/built at Sea Otter.
Via Brandon Turman, VitalMTB and Pinkbike.