Community Bike Park @ Takaka Primary School

We are raising funds to build a Community Resource - A Pump Track (with an asphalt all weather surface).

The Community Bike Park @ Takaka Primary School concept came from some enthusiastic parents, community, and staff members. Phase 1 is already complete and it has proven very popular.

At Takaka Primary School we currently have a Jumpline, a small loop track made from clay. The Jumpline was created at zero cost to the school as everything was donated, including: the delivery of the 15 truckloads or clay, felling and removal of 10 large trees, sculpting and creation of the track by TG Contracting and their expert digger drivers. It was a real community effort.

The Jumpline has been a huge success, it has proven to be an great community asset. Takaka Primary School has received a grant of $2500 towards to next stages of our Community Bike Park as the facility has been recognised locally as one that will be of great benefit to the whole Golden Bay Community.

We'd appreciate your support in creating what will be an amazing asset for our community.

Not sure what a Pump track is? Read on...

A pump track is an up to 2 meters wide track for mountain bike- and BMX-riders consisting of

rollers and banked turns. The layout consists of continuous loops with different combinations, so that the biker can ride as long as their physical fitness allows them to. The rollers are used to generate speed and with the right body movements, the whole track can be ridden endlessly without pedaling. If a pump track is built properly, advanced riders will be able to jump from roller to roller, rather than just pumping and riding over them.

The advantages for asphalt are:

• Durability

• Sustainability

• Low maintenance

• Low rolling resistance

• High traction

• Year round usability in any weather

• Usable for bikes, skateboards, inline skate, scooters

• Consistent surface quality

• Resistant against vandalism

Reasons for a Pump Track…

One of the most popular sports

Cycling is one of the most popular sports. Many countries have a well-developed cycling path network, but are missing places where adults and children can practice their riding skills in a safe environment.

Create town’s/region’s attraction

Pump tracks are attractive to residents and potential newcomers. A modern infrastructure increases the attractiveness of your town. A pump track will stand out from conventional sports facilities in other areas.

The fun of exercise

Riding pump tracks gets you in shape because you train skills and fitness in a fun way. Pump tracks are a good tool to promote physical activity in your town.

Multi-functional

Asphalt or concrete pump tracks can be ridden with any kind of sport equipment – bikes, skateboards, in-line skates, scooters,...

Pump Tracks are for everyone

From beginners to professionals, kids to adults, women and men – pump tracks are suitable for everyone. You can ride a pump track with regular mountain bikes and kid’s bikes. The only other piece of equipment one needs is a helmet.You can even integrate a pump track as part of your school’s sports lessons.

Meeting point

Pump tracks are stomping grounds for the whole community. During breaks, there will be time to share ideas and linger in the neat and artistic ambiance of the park.

We have chosen to work with VeloSolutions to design and create our Pump Track. Velosolutions is a global leader in pump track and trail building, offering customised solutions for all cycling needs. From pump tracks to dedicated bike parks, from concept through to creation, Velosolutions is equipped to deliver industry leading design and construction around the globe. Velosolutions is dedicated to making cycling as accessible as possible and have forged unique design techniques that appeal to the novice rider equally as much as the professional.

Check out Velosolutions website and see some of their amazing tracks they have build all over the world. https://velosolutions.com/pump-track/en/