how our tracks compare
the truth is, not all pump tracks are born equal. If you've ever attempted to integrate a run-of-the-mill pump track into your playground or biking haven, you know the struggle is real.
Now, dirt tracks, sure, they're a low-cost option and offer a sense of the wild, but they're about as stable as a sandcastle in a hurricane. Mother Nature does her worst, and these tracks crumble and erode faster than we can pedal. Maintenance is an uphill battle, and if that's not challenging enough, the fearless youth have been known to 'remodel' their local dirt tracks with a shovel. Trust me; that's not a recipe for safety. Liability headaches for track owners are just around the bend.
Then there's in-situ concrete, the high-priced, messy endeavor that it is. Building one of these beasts requires moving earth like a bulldozer pro and mastering the art of intricate formwork. Even experienced concrete wizards can unwittingly mangle the track's design and geometry. It's like attempting a precision wheelie down a bumpy hill - unpredictable.
Asphalt tracks, the big dogs of the bunch. These projects don't even think about starting at less than $500,000. They demand meticulous planning, a team of specialists, and a canvas of space that would make even the most spacious of backyards seem cramped. The visual impact on the surroundings is colossal, and for newcomers or young riders, the sight can be rather intimidating. And that scorching heat radiating off the black asphalt on a hot day? It's a mood-killer, to say the least.
Now, dirt tracks, sure, they're a low-cost option and offer a sense of the wild, but they're about as stable as a sandcastle in a hurricane. Mother Nature does her worst, and these tracks crumble and erode faster than we can pedal. Maintenance is an uphill battle, and if that's not challenging enough, the fearless youth have been known to 'remodel' their local dirt tracks with a shovel. Trust me; that's not a recipe for safety. Liability headaches for track owners are just around the bend.
Then there's in-situ concrete, the high-priced, messy endeavor that it is. Building one of these beasts requires moving earth like a bulldozer pro and mastering the art of intricate formwork. Even experienced concrete wizards can unwittingly mangle the track's design and geometry. It's like attempting a precision wheelie down a bumpy hill - unpredictable.
Asphalt tracks, the big dogs of the bunch. These projects don't even think about starting at less than $500,000. They demand meticulous planning, a team of specialists, and a canvas of space that would make even the most spacious of backyards seem cramped. The visual impact on the surroundings is colossal, and for newcomers or young riders, the sight can be rather intimidating. And that scorching heat radiating off the black asphalt on a hot day? It's a mood-killer, to say the least.
