New world record: 100 laps of pump – 20″ style
This weekend I rocked the Intense Factory Alloy 20 on The Fix pump track, and the results were surprising.
Ripping with The Kid and his bro’s
My kid Ian started riding bikes last March. At the time, it was mostly a way to avoid playing baseball, but he’s become a solid rider — and he’s gotten some of his buddies into Pump Track Nation.
Welcome to Pump Track Nation is now available in print
You can get 30 pages of full-color pump track love mailed right to you. I’m using a company called CreateSpace, which is an affiliate of Amazon. You order the book, they print it, it shows up at your house then you start digging!
The price is $17.99. To buy a copy, go to the Welcome to Pump Track Nation page on CreateSpace.
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Intergalactic Pump Track Championships
Last weekend’s SolVista Mountain States Cup had cross country, downhill and dual slalom, but Saturday afternoon was all about the pump track.
Pump technique: Arms, legs or what?
Nice video Lee. Viewing it, I have a couple of questions about pumping that I’ve been wondering about for a while.
In my own efforts to pump, I’ve been able to generate my most effective action through my arms and the front wheel. In reading about pumping, however, I’ve always got the impression that I should be gaining more power from my legs.
Now in your video, it appears to me that you are pumping this section mostly through our arms, with relatively little leg motion. Could you comment on the relative importance of arm vs leg pumping? Thanks.
Scott
Pumping an S section
We shot this little video during a coaching session today. Super fun!
Re-posted with a new .mov file. Let’s hope this one works!
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Pump track, family style
The power of the pump track continues to bind families and build a better world. Images from a recent clinic:
Followup: Dryer Road Park pump track
Hi Lee,
I incorporated your suggestions for opening up the berms slalom style and we built the track this weekend. It ROCKS! Thanks for your help. All of your input made a HUGE difference!
Best Regards, Lou
Pump tracks: 180-degree berm radii?
I rarely offer specific feedback on pump track designs, but Louis here bought the ebook, is building a public track and raised a good question. So here we go:
Pump tracks: All hail the 180
These special beasts are scarce in the wild, but they are abundant in captivity.
Adding dirt to a pump track
Hi Lee,
I haven’t been here in a while, but Spring is around the corner and I am about to order more dirt for my somewhat settled pumptrack. My question is…
What is the best way to “mesh” new dirt with the old, hard packed track?? Should I wet the old track and put the dry dirt on top of the mud and then re-water? I’m afraid that I will end up with a bunch of new, loose dirt over the hard stuff. Thanks Lee!
pmac
Western Denver pump track action
Oh man, it’s been way too long. I’ve been staying semi-fit, but I haven’t done anything fun since I broke some ribs a month ago.
On Saturday Evan, Ian and I went on a little road trip to ride our friend Robyn’s track. This is a private track; do not ask me for directions!