What is a pumptrack?
Pumptracks consist of curves, waves and additional elements that provide momentum, trickery and a variety of challenges for all levels.
What is a pump track?
It is an innovative active leisure park that has gained worldwide popularity for its wide range of uses. Pump tracks are designed so that the athlete can use the energy generated by the obstacles to move around in a ‘pumping’ motion without propulsion or rolling. The track is endless, so refer to a circular track with obstacles of different shapes and sizes.
For whom is the pump track being built?
The pump track is a safe sport for everyone from 3 to 99 years old and can be used with any human-powered rolling sports equipment. The elements can be combined in endless ways to provide unforgettable fun for everyone from beginners to advanced to professional athletes.
Why are these recreational sports grounds useful?
As cycling is becoming increasingly popular, we believe it is important that children learn the basics of the sport in a safe environment. As well as improving coordination, fitness and concentration, it also has a community-building effect, which brings together enthusiasts of the same physical culture, whether children or adults, and let’s not forget that it can also serve as an excellent training ground for professional athletes.
What are the elements of the pump track?
Pump tracks are made up of curves, waves and additional elements that provide momentum, trickery and a variety of challenges on all levels.
Pump track basic elements
Bend
A bend should (apart from keeping direction) at least be used to maintain momentum, but more experienced riders can use it to gain momentum.
Proper execution of turns is essential , the perfect flow of the track can be achieved with the following conditions:
- if the steepness of the bends is sufficiently steep for even one rider
- the bend follows the shape of a precise circular arc and is not broken at any point
- the bends lead into each other properly
Waves (pump)
Waves are placed on most of the track, helping the user to gain momentum without rolling. On these landmarks, momentum can be gained by moving the body weight back and forth (called pumping motion). Experienced users can also use it for jumping in addition to rolling over.
The design and combinations of waves offer almost infinite possibilities. By varying their size and spacing, you can create an extremely varied trajectory. By combining these elements, it is even possible to create double or triple jumps, so that the course can provide different levels of difficulty.
Additional elements
Dirtjump
It will be added to our pitch as an additional element, further extending the wide functionality of the pitch. The addition of the jump is also a great way for freestyle enthusiasts to practice new tricks. As our jumps are not “hole” jumps but table jumps, beginners can roll over them and children can learn the basics of jumping.
Piramidus element
Usually used at the connection of tracks, because its pyramidal shape allows it to perform its function equally from all directions. It can also be used for jumping, rolling over and changing direction.
Pool
The “pool” is an essential element of skate parks, but there are still very few in our country. Our company is able to integrate these elements into pump tracks with unique solutions.
Thanks to the use of small-grain asphalt and the special attention paid to providing a premium asphalt surface with hand-paving, pools can also be used by smaller wheeled sports equipment, skateboarders and scooters alike.
Transfer jumpers
Single bends can also be used to perform transfer jumps, but only advanced athletes can safely use this option.