Pumptracks
In recent years there has been a flurry of activity building pump tracks in local communities, with pump track design and building specialists Clark & Kent Contractors and Velosolutions busy building tracks all over the UK (and worldwide).
These, often asphalted tracks, are both a great playground and training facility for MTB'ers (as well as BMX riders, skateboards and scooters), making a great venue for a short session, especially when the trails are wet.
Pumptracks provide a safe, fun, inclusive environment for practising the basic skills of carrying momentum, balance and speed. Their clever design provides a progressive nature to the tracks, becoming more challenging with an increase in speed as your skills develop, making rollable features become a gap jump for instance.
Pump tracks are designed to be fun, inclusive and progressive forhttps://www.roughrideguide.co.uk/routes all ages and abilities, which provides users the confidence to build skills that will last them a lifetime. They're a masterclass in bike handling, balance, and technique - it's just you, the track, and a mission to keep your wheels turning without a single pedal stroke.
Where: Pump tracks are appearing in public parks, playing fields and old waste ground all over the country, so take a look at our Routes page (filter for Pumps & Jumps) to find one near you.
