Built and beautiful: Jrich’s pump track
At last, we have photos of AA BMX Pro Jason Richardson’s completed pump track. I would have given my left arm to ride this sod-bordered ribbon of love, but there was too much rain.
Pump/jump in San Luis Obispo?
Hey Lee…..Just wondering if you know of any pump/jump spots in San Luis Obispo area of California. I am traveling there a week from today and I would like to hit some spots. I know of some great areas to MTB around but I am looking for the “other” kind of riding. : ) Trying to figure out what bike to bring.
Thanks – Ray, OKC
Pump track surface report: Decomposed granite
AA Pro BMXer Jason Richardson recently built a pump track using decomposed granite, and he says it’s working well.
Pump: It’s OK to pedal (sometimes)
This evening I stopped by The Fix for 100 Laps of Pump Track Love. The wind was crazy! I usually follow a Don’t Ask, Don’t Pedal policy, but there was no way to ride the uphill into the bluster.
Pump track surface report: base rock fines
In August I posted photos of a beautifully landscaped pump track made out of finely crushed rock, aka “compacted base rock fines.” Here’s a status report from Cynthia Tanyan of Mozaic Landscape design.
Baseball dirt for a pump track?
Lee,
I am in the planning stages for a pumptrack at our local trails and was wondering if the red dirt, like what is used for baseball diamonds, would work well for a track or should I stick with top soil.
Thanks,
Evan
Pave-stoned pump track madness!
This backyard pump track is as durable as it is beautiful. Welcome to Pump Track Nation!
Little bike and pump track for teenage girl?
Hey Lee.
I was wondering if you had any suggestions for a 14 year old girl, 5’7″, 140 lbs. pump track and free ride bikes. We kind of have a budget and can’t get too expensive. What bikes would you recommend?
And also, would a 20×30 space work for a small practice pump track? Or would we have to find a larger space?
Cherilyn
Pump track sustainability
hi Lee, i purchased the ebook Welcome to Pump Track Nation a while back and am now scripting a proposal for our local parks. one concern is of course sustainability. i know that tracks treat their dirt with something to harden it up. do you know that is and have you used it?
thanks, john
Love in Leadville: Lake County Bike Park
With bike parks sprouting up in cities everywhere, we live in a wonderful time. Check out this gem in Leadville, CO.
Suburban Pump Track Madness!
Pump Track Nation is rolling stronger than ever. Here are a couple tasty examples, one from a pro BMXer and one from a pro landscaper.
Pump: 100 laps never felt so good
I’m enjoying the fruits of a life lived with intention and love, but .. dangit … I miss my old pump track. That was the true casualty of my divorce.
Read more