New downhill trail in Grand Junction, CO
After five years of red tape, a downhill-only trail has been approved in the Lunch Loop area of Grand Junction. The first official work day is Sept. 29. Here’s an update from Ryan Cranston.
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.
Sol Vista Bike Park info
Hi, I was just told about this bike park. Can you tell me how to get there from Golden? Is it the same trek to Winter Park? How much are the lift tix? Thanx.
Paul
What’s up with the Sol Vista G3?
hey lee,
where can i find info on the G3 at sol vista? we rode there yesterday… and all i’ve gotta say is…
it’s the BEST time i’ve ever had on my DH bike.. for real. i don’t remember that many smiles in a while. the trails are super well built with so much flow. and the jumps are incredible… high speed, no buck action…. i’m still glowing.
P”
Sol Vista / Crankworx A Rama
What a great weekend: Three days of riding Sol Vista’s new DH trails, plus a little trip to watch Big Air at Crankworx.
Great progress at Sol Vista
Steve Wentz, Mike Moga and TJ Sharp have been working hard at this small resort near Winter Park, CO. Last Saturday, 81 downhillers tried the new trails — and they were stoked! The lift will be running for free this weekend. If you’re up for Crankworx, come on by.
We’re in the process of finalizing, naming and signing the trails. Here are trail descriptions from Steve:
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Hill for dual slalom?
Hey Lee,
I’m looking to get started building a Dual Slalom course. I obviously have a hill in mind but I’m not sure how tall or steep it needs to be.
What do you know about Dual Slalom courses as far as hill height and grade is concerned? Any help is appreciated.
thanks,
Brock
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Big jumps on DH courses
Lee,
What is the max height for a jump on a DH course???? It seems to me that alot of grassroot DH courses are becoming more freeride than DH, I like to pin it, and would like to build my courses more like WC courses.
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Formulas for building jumps
Lee,
Is there a formula for figuring out the best height, length, curvature and angle of a jump to achieve the longest distance and height? And what would be the differences if you had the angle of the take off at say 35, 45 and 55 degrees?
Public dirt jump success stories
While many dirt jump spots are still being plowed, more and more communities are dedicating spaces to our favorite form of self expression. Here are three success stories.
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Are your dirt jumps safety certified?
Pending court case could force cities to adopt “industry standards” — or break out the bulldozers.
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Trail building info
I live in a town where just about nobody bikes. I was wondering if you could give trail building tips.
– Aaron
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The IMBA site has tons of info. Check it out.
I hope to post stories about building jumps, rollers and berms. Stay tuned.
— Lee