Pumptrack in your village - how to carry out the investment from decision to acceptance.

Pumptrack - where, for whom and why?

When planning the construction of a pumptrack, first of all it is worth knowing the answer to three questions:

Who should be the users?

Infrastructure for outdoor activities attracts both children and adults. Amateurs ride, as well as professionals who train their disciplines on a daily basis. That's why the track must be universal and meet the needs of each of these groups.

How should the facility operate?

In our experience, we know that facility administrators opt for an option in which Pumptrack is a public attraction for all interested parties. It's a basically maintenance-free facility, and riding doesn't require the use of additional technical facilities - users come with their own equipment and can start having fun.

Where should it be built?

Much depends on whether it will be a stand-alone attraction or just part of a larger sports and recreation area. These decisions determine both the size and layout of the track, but also the choice of technology and anticipated maintenance costs. Our clients often order Pumptracks to be part of parks or recreation zones, but just as often it is part of a larger development zone, in which a pumptrack is built adjacent to a skatepark, flowpark or outdoor gym.

Pumptrack in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).

Which Pumptrack to choose?

Pumptrack bike tracks are designed for intensive outdoor use (regardless of weather conditions). That's why it will be crucial to choose the right materials and technologies that will ensure many years of use, without the need for frequent repairs and maintenance.

Polyethylene pumptrack (PE-HD)

PE-HD is High-Density Polyethylene, a highly durable plastic used in outdoor infrastructure, among other applications. Such a solution is chosen when predictable operation and material resistance become a priority. The main features of PE-HD include weather resistance, anti-slip properties and practical maintenance/cleaning aspects.

Wooden pumptrack

Wooden pumptrack is the solution of choice where, in addition to functional parameters, aesthetic qualities and consistency with the environment are important (such as parks, recreational areas with a "natural" character, zones at tourist facilities). Wood fits well into the public space and allows to achieve the effect of an object that is "visually lighter" and at the same time representative.

It is a good choice when the municipality wants to combine the sports and recreational function with high aesthetics of the facility, while requiring a clearly defined standard of quality.

Steel pumptrack

Steel pumptrack is a variant with high structural strength, important especially when the investor expects resistance to intensive use and high mechanical durability. At the same time, in the order description it is worth strongly emphasizing the anti-corrosion parameters and standard of workmanship (surface protection, quality of connections, resistance to external conditions), because they are the ones that most determine the cost of maintenance over time.

This is a sensible choice when structural durability and operational safety are important, and the anti-corrosion and maintenance requirements are clearly described in the contract documents.

Location and site - this is what determines whether a facility will "live"

A good location does the job. Even the best Pumptrack won't do its job if it's "tucked away," difficult to access, or in a location that generates conflicts from day one.

So we start with two things: accessibility and conflict-free. Most often Pumptrack stands in:

• parks and recreation areas,
• areas around schools, sports fields and facilities,
• neighborhood zones as a complement to playgrounds and activity areas.

To make the track functional and fun for different groups of users, we assume that a minimum of about 200-300 sq m is needed for the facility itself (plus space for access and accompanying elements).

At the stage of selecting a plot of land, it is good to check right away:

• whether there is space for a safe entrance/exit and a "buffer" around the track,
• whether users will have reasonable access (on foot/bike),

• whether benches, garbage cans, bike racks and a rules and regulations board can be set up nearby.

  

  Wooden pumptrack on the square in front of the school

What the implementation process looks like - a straight path from idea to acceptance

To make the investment go smoothly, it is worth dividing it into 3 stages:

Establishing assumptions and matching the terrain

For whom we are building, how the facility is to work, where it is to stand and what technology we choose. At this stage we look at what options we have, fine-tune the concepts, choose a model of the track and advise on why to choose specific solutions and abandon others.

Design / configuration

Depending on the solution, we prepare an individual design or configure the layout based on ready-made modules. Here we keep an eye on the smoothness of the ride, safety and that the track is attractive to both beginners and more advanced riders.

Assembly and commissioning

The incredible advantage of modular Pumptracks is that the Pumptrack arrives on site in parts, and its assembly can close even in the space of 1 day. When it comes to completion time, the substrate on which the pumptrack is installed will matter. At this point, it is worth noting that we have developed a new technology of leveling feet, and this technology offers the possibility to set up the track on almost any substrate (but more about that soon).

Pumptrack in Krakow near the Tauron Arena

If the topic of Pumptrack is close to you and you are considering an investment in your locality, please contact us at info@pumptrack.eu. We will help you select the technology and configuration of the track for your location, budget and planned use. We will guide you through the entire process - from the initial assumptions to the launch of the finished facility.