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.

How big should a MTB roller be?

The taller rollers are potentially faster/jumpier for skilled/strong riders, and they still work for regular riders. If you want an easier all-around track, make the rollers 12 inches tall. If you want a bit more of an “expert” track, make ’em 18 inches tall. Or somewhere in between.

How long is a pump track?

110 meters
A circular riding track 110 meters in length that includes rollers (smooth mounds) and berms (raised turns), where one cycles not by pedaling but rather by carefully timed body motions (“pumping”) while creating and maintaining riding inertia.

What kind of track is a pump track?

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. Riders should be able to complete the loop without pedaling. Instead, you “pump” to build speed and maintain momentum.

What should be the radius of a pump track?

A radius of about 75 inches works well. The 38-inch turn at The Fix creates champions but robs speed. Make sure your berms have constant arcs, and build them gradually from flat to vertical. When you get the hang of your track, you’ll be pulling almost three Gs and leaning 70 degrees.

How does a pump track work in bermstyle?

Most commonly constructed from soil, riders create momentum via up and down body moments called pumping. Because the features are all variations of rollable mounds, courses are beginner friendly, with riders of all ages and skill levels able to safely navigate the course.

Where can I build my own 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.