How big should a pump track be?

Generally speaking, the minimum amount of space required to build a backyard pumptrack is 6 m. x 6 m. Lee also reminds us that there is a sweet spot to pumptrack design: you want enough space, but don’t want the track to be too big either.

What is berm MTB?

Banked turns, called berms, are a common feature of bike parks and local trail networks. Berms give your tires great support and traction so you can hit them faster than flat corners, and if you enter a berm just right, you can leave with even more speed than you had going in.

What is a pump track and how does it work?

Pump tracks are great tools for mountain bikers looking to sharpen their skills, build fitness, and have a good time. A pump track is a continuous dirt loop made up of rollers and bermed corners. Tracks can be basic ovals (like mine) or more complex with multiple turns and straights.

Where can I find a good pump track?

The guys at Riding High in Taichung, Taiwan built one. And Ray Petro of Ray’s MTB, the indoor bike park in Cincinnatti, made an awesome one out of wood. Pump tracks are superfun, and they’re good for you, so you might as well build one of your own.

Where was the first pump track invented?

One of the first (if not the first) pump tracks in the US was located at the Fix Bike Shop in Boulder, Colorado. However, it’s widely recognized that Lee McCormack of LeeLikesBikes.com and his publication, Welcome to Pump Track Nation had a major influence in kicking off the pump track movement in the US as we all know it.

What do you need to maintain a pump track?

Having a broom, rake and flat head shovel as well as a source of water on hand is needed at a bare minimum to maintain a track and keep it running. This pump track at Woodward Park in Fresno was in dire need of maintenance, but local bike advocates were restricted from performing it.