Ideas for backyard pumptrack/ dirt park

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flag canadianoreos
Posted: Jan 3, 2017 at 12:01 Quote
I have always wanted to build my ownt trails but never had the time. Now that I have moved I finall have the time and the space to build. Any ideas?
flag cmc4130
Posted: Jan 4, 2017 at 14:13 Quote
canadianoreos wrote:
I have always wanted to build my ownt trails but never had the time. Now that I have moved I finall have the time and the space to build. Any ideas?

Skim through this mega-thread.

DJ , Pump Track plans
http://forums.mtbr.com/urban-dj-park/dj-pump-track-plans-402237.html

Questions to think about:

1. How much space do you have? What is the usable size of the yard?

2. Is it flat? If not, how can you use the slants ? If it's flat . . . how can you create some artificial elevation points (drop-in, platform, wallride etc) For roll-ins, read through this thread: http://ridemonkey.bikemag.com/threads/roll-ins.228191/

3. Do you want to mainly jump, pump, or both?

Check out these videos:

Johnson Pumptrack and Dirt Jumps
https://vimeo.com/7423750

WCPT - Austin - Random Edit
https://vimeo.com/10436091

KD’s BDJ @ WCPT
https://vimeo.com/16608877

This drawing is not to show exact dimensions/plans (that can depend a lot on what you want, style of riding etc.) but it does show a general idea of space for having three jumps in a row. You're basically at around 90 feet. Then when you factor in a platform/roll-in area, plus something to turn around on (wall ride or berm), you're looking at needing about 140 feet minimum to get this type of "6-pack" (i.e. 3 doubles) built.

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