Westgate pump track

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Please note this area is well known for tiger snakes in the summer time. I have seen a snake in the main section of the park heading over one of the main paths so the grass areas will definitely have them. Keep an eye out. A few years ago, there was a fire in the area in some old wharf piles and the fire fighters couldn't get close due to the number of snakes fleeing the fire area so take care. Westgate Park is located just below the Westgate Bridge on the city side of the Yarra.

Westgate pump track

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Thread starter Jpez Start date Feb 28,

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A pump track is a circuit of rollers, berms banked turns and other features designed to be ridden by riders "pumping" generating momentum by up and down body movements, instead of pedalling. They were originally designed for mountain bikes and BMXs, but now, due to concrete or tarmac constructions, can also be used by skateboards and are accessible to wheelchairs. Pump tracks are relatively simple to use and cater to a wide variety of rider skill levels. We aim to augment Cheddar skatepark with a new pump track. We see this as an opportunity to provide a safe learning ground for young people to enjoy exercise outdoors, to develop their skills and to progress to other forms of biking in and around the Mendips area. Cheddar skate park is a hugely popular venue for young people to meet, to skate or cycle, to learn new skills, and hopefully to develop healthy living and lifestyle traits that will stay with them for life. The pump track project will increase the capacity of the facility, providing a resource that enables people of all abilities to develop their skills, from beginners upwards. Ultimately, we want to encourage increased use of the site for everyone regardless of gender, age, ability or ethnicity and to encourage a stronger community. We hope that this will encourage more cyclists and offer a springboard to new projects and to reinvigorate the cycling community in the area. We are now working with Cheddar Parish Council to get the track built and opened by the Spring

Westgate pump track

A pump track is a purpose-built track for cycling. It has a circuit of rollers, [a] banked turns and features designed to be ridden completely by riders "pumping"—generating momentum by up and down body movements, instead of pedaling or pushing. Pump tracks are relatively simple to use and cheap to construct, and cater to a wide variety of rider skill levels. Skateparks experienced a huge boom in the late s and early s. However, most of them were designed to be used by experienced or professional riders, and thus resulted in some injuries. Most pump tracks link a series of rollers to steeply bermed corners that bring the riders back around. Paved pump tracks also have the advantage that they can be ridden by skateboarders , in-line skaters , and foot-powered scooters. Since momentum, or speed, is gained by the rider pumping, such as on the down-slope of each roller, the best bikes to use have no suspension, which would absorb useful energy.

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Westgate Park is located just below the Westgate Bridge on the city side of the Yarra. Only ever see riders either passing through on a roadie or creepy dudes on the prowl. I did a bit of a search but found nothing recent. Search forums. Over the years apparently the garden people there were removing track on their own volition and sections of land got closed off so there really isn't much left. Home What's new Latest activity Authors. I went on a few night rides there and I think the lurkers were very surprised to see a bunch of mountain bikers. Still it does make you think of going elsewhere. Be aware when riding through long grass there are old sleepers, bricks, etc in the grass which can bring you to a prompt halt if you hit them unexpectedly. The pump track is still kind of there and a couple tails that I could find but thats about it. Moggio Likes Bikes and Dirt. I skedaddled quick smart. I used to ride there when I visited Melbourne years ago as I was staying near there.

Please note this area is well known for tiger snakes in the summer time. I have seen a snake in the main section of the park heading over one of the main paths so the grass areas will definitely have them. Keep an eye out.

Kenisngton works nicely. I went on a few night rides there and I think the lurkers were very surprised to see a bunch of mountain bikers. Search Advanced search…. Westgate Park is located just below the Westgate Bridge on the city side of the Yarra. You must log in or register to reply here. Jpez Down on the left! It's not my favourite circuit but a lot of people use it as a lap training ride as it's close to town and the park is gradually recuperating from years as a tip into a half decent wetland area. Log in. Knuckles Lives under a bridge. Trail condition sources. Freediver I can go full Karen. Moggio Likes Bikes and Dirt. The middle section can be quite boggy after rain so pick your line around the boggy sections. Looking on YouTube there were a couple of clips showing some sorta decentish track but I'm having trouble finding enough continuous single track as in the vid.