A pumptrack is a specially designed course made up of rollers, banked turns (berms), and small jumps, arranged in a sequence that allows riders to accelerate and maintain speed without pedaling. Speed is generated through the properly shaped obstacles (rollers), where riders use up-and-down body movements — known as “pumping” — to propel themselves in a chosen direction using gravity and centrifugal force.
Riding a pumptrack aligns perfectly with the trend of sports popular among youth, where the focus is on continuous fun rather than repetitive training. A session on the track engages all major muscle groups and provides a highly demanding physical workout.
Because of the wide range of users, varying skill levels, and ages, a pumptrack can be designed as a universal facility or tailored to a specific target audience.
A PUMPTRACK allows young children to safely get comfortable on a bike over uneven terrain, while also providing a challenge for experienced riders.
A track designed primarily for older children and beginner users who are just starting their adventure on a PUMPTRACK bicycle playground. The EASY PUMP consists of slightly larger obstacles and banked turns (compared to the MINI PUMP), arranged in a loop.
A facility designed for intermediate and advanced users that brings constant joy in the fullest sense of the word. It combines the ability to perform jumps with a smooth ride on large, safe, banked turns. A FLOW TRACK also offers great fun on its numerous lines and obstacles, which can be ridden in various directions.
With obstacles modeled after the tracks for the Olympic discipline of BMX racing, the RACE PUMP is great training for future Olympians, but also for anyone who wants to try their hand at riding with obstacles at slightly higher speeds.
A track designed primarily for older children and beginner users who are just starting their adventure on a PUMPTRACK bicycle playground. The EASY PUMP consists of slightly larger obstacles and banked turns (compared to the MINI PUMP), arranged in a loop.
A facility designed for intermediate and advanced users that brings constant joy in the fullest sense of the word. It combines the ability to perform jumps with a smooth ride on large, safe, banked turns. A FLOW TRACK also offers great fun on its numerous lines and obstacles, which can be ridden in various directions.
With obstacles modeled after the tracks for the Olympic discipline of BMX racing, the RACE PUMP is great training for future Olympians, but also for anyone who wants to try their hand at riding with obstacles at slightly higher speeds.
An uncomplicated and fast investment
An aesthetic and safe facility designed for all age groups.
A simple and enjoyable way to be physically active.
A meeting place for the local community that fosters good social relationships.
An interesting form of development for green areas, sports and recreation areas, and public spaces.
An ideal way to revitalize neglected and seldom-used city squares or parks.
The Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU)
has placed PUMPTRACKS in the "blue" group of sports facilities, which is equivalent to classifying them as being as safe
as children's playgrounds.
SITE REQUIREMENTS
A varied PUMPTRACK starts at an area of approximately 1000 m 2 . Such a facility features several turns and obstacles of various shapes.
The site for a PUMPTRACK should be flat or slightly sloped and can be of any shape. It is possible to design the track among trees or other “obstacles” while maintaining appropriate safety zones.
The most popular and user-appreciated facilities are those with a surface area between 1500 and 3000 .
TECHNOLOGY
In our opinion, an asphalt surface, thanks to its excellent riding properties, is the best material for building pumptracks. Asphalt is characterized by high durability and a good quality-to-cost ratio.
Advantages:
– At least a 5-year warranty
– Allows for riding on bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, or scooters
– Durable, resistant to weather conditions and acts of vandalism
– Low maintenance costs
– Allows for use in all weather conditions
– Aesthetic appearance
The modular, prefabricated PUMPTRACK system allows for the construction of a certified track under controlled conditions, followed by transportation and assembly anywhere in the world. The prefabricated elements are TÜV certified and meet the EN 1176-1:2009 and EN 1176-7:2009 standards, just like conventional playgrounds. The Parkitect modular PUMPTRACK is the first system of its kind in the world, which has gained recognition at major international exhibitions and received an award from the ISPO trade fair in Munich, as well as the MTP Gold Medal at the BUDMA 2014 fair.
Advantages:
– Suitable for bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, and scooters
– Made from the highest quality, ecological materials
– A durable construction, resistant to weather conditions and acts of vandalism
– Low maintenance costs
– Easy to expand
– the investment can be divided into several stages: purchasing a basic track package and later adding new elements
– Mobility
– the track can be moved from place to place, e.g., for organizing festivals, sports days, or city/municipality days, etc.
– Simple layout reconfiguration
– based on the modules you own, you can create any track shape
