Where should we build our Deutsch pump track?
Hey Lee,
Thanks to Welcome to Pump Track Nation, I am working on my pumptrack project and things look good, Germany) will support the project. They will even allow us to use a piece of public property to build the track on. Right now I’m thinking about the exact location and this is where I have one or two questions.
• The track could be close to some trees which would mean shade from around noon in summer, but also leaves in fall. Alternatively it could be built in some distance to those trees (no shade at all).
• In your book you write that water is absolutely necessary. Unfortunately a connection to the water main is rather difficult at the site. For the building process we could use water from a tank truck. As for the maintenance of the track – is water really necessary for this? Dust is not a factor. Generally, I think we have much more rain (let’s call it precipitation to sound smarter 😉 – you see, I also enjoy the linguistic finesse of your books) in Germany than you do in the Midwest.
Thanks for your advice!
Ralf
Speaking of pump tracks at schools …
In comments for Save the pump track at Clayton Middle School in Salt Lake City, Teacher Jeff Zook hinted a campus pump track might interfere with class time — but imagine the teaching opportunities.
Save the pump track at Clayton Middle School in Salt Lake City
This just in from the Pump Track Nation. If you live in SLC (or even, I suppose, if you don’t), please consider passing this note along to the mayor.
Building the 2011 Sea Otter pro pump track
Check out these photos from our man James Hall, jmhalldesign — solid digger, rider and dude.
Video: 2011 Sea Otter Speed and Style finals
Here’s the final event on the pro pump track I built for the 2011 Sea Otter Classic. Video courtesy of Pinkbike.
Video from 2011 Sea Otter pro pump track
It’s officially called Speed and Style. Head to head racing with a time bonus for best style on the big booters.
I’ve been too pinned to shoot and post, but our friends at PinkBike have it covered.
Sea Otter pro pump track build update
The all-star crew is killing it. On Thursday we placed dirt. Friday we shaped. Today (Saturday) we shaped and rode. The track could be raced now, but we’ll spend the next few days getting it super dialed.
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Early test lap on the 2011 Sea Otter pro pump track.
Help: I want to sit and pedal in berms
Hi Lee, I have recently completed my own pump track based on your great Pump Track Nation handbook!
Anyway, to my question: I seem to be able to carry reasonable speed on the roller straights but struggle to carry speed through the corners. Once in the corner I have a desire to sit down on my saddle and find that I need to pedal to help keep momentum.
How much of this is my poor technique vs. my poor trail building skills…
Appreciate any help!
Cheers, Russell (from New Zealand)
First ride: Rhyolite Bike Park
On my way home yesterday from USA Cycling in Colorado Springs, CO, I stopped by Rhyolite Bike Park in Castle Rock.
One hour. Eight laps. Rock!
Photos and video from Superior Bike Park
As of yesterday, Superior Bike Park in Superior, CO is officially open. Still mustering the energy to post a valuable follow-up story. In the meantime:
(Photos added March 21.)
Super Bike Park opening party time!
Superior Bike Park, Superior CO:
• I am proud of the park layout and build quality (thanks Nick Simcik and Jerad Fischer). Every line flows like love from a benevolent god.
• Tomorrow, Saturday, March 18, we do a little cleanup. We celebrate. We ride.
• Tamping, sweeping and raking 9 a.m. to noon-ish. Come on out. With minimal effort, you can say you helped build the park. Bring a tamper if you have one. Otherwise, bring feet, rakes and shovels. Oh, and push brooms.
• After work, we eat, drink, share the stoke and RIDE OUR BIKES!
Don’t be surprised if there’s a Pump Track World Championship.
The work is done. TIME TO RIDE!
Park at the end of Honey Creek Lane in Superior.