The newly merged Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Department (PPR) has teamed up with the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP), Advanced Sports Inc, Neighborhood Bike Works, and the bicycle shops of Philadelphia to launch the Philly Pumptrack project; the city’s first ever, public pumptrack.


Pumptracks are one of the fastest-growing attractions in biking, are small in scale and can be enjoyed by cyclists of all ages and skill levels. A pumptrack is fun and teaches riders essential riding skills while building fitness, all in a low-risk environment. A pumptrack in Philadelphia will provide a place where young and old can ride bikes in safe numbers and in mixed-age groups. The Philadelphia Pumptrack will be a venue where riding and spectating can be a community affair.



Wednesday, February 8, 2012

A cool concept pumptrack bike from Specialized

This isn't going to production anytime soon but it does demonstrate the fun Specialized has when playing with bike design.
Stiff, light and a lowered bottom bracket make it specific to a pumptrack. They might as well have taken the chain off!
http://www.bikerumor.com/2012/02/08/specialized-intros-stumppumper-lightweight-pump-track-concept-bike/
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