FAQ
Why Choose Professional Bike Park Development?
Historically, many municipal bike park facilities have been developed using volunteer, community efforts. While community involvement in bike park planning is valuable, professional development offers significant advantages:
- Consistency and Safety: Our expertise ensures consistent construction, standardized features, and safe riding conditions, unlike volunteer-built parks that may have inconsistencies and potential hazards from inappropriate features.
- Long-Term Sustainability: We build parks to high standards, including appropriate landscape finishing, making them easier for volunteers and city staff to maintain in the long run.
- Enhanced Riding Experience: Our designs prioritize flow, enjoyment, and progression for riders of all abilities. We encourage ongoing community involvement in basic park maintenance, such as grooming, watering, and cleanup. By combining professional expertise with community engagement, we can create a sustainable and thriving bike park.
What is a pump track?
A pump track is a circuit-style track with rollers, banked corners, and jumps designed to be ridden without pedaling. Riders generate momentum by “pumping” their bikes, using body movement and gravity to maintain speed and flow. Originally designed predominantly for BMX and mountain bikes, modern asphalt pump tracks can also be enjoyed by skateboards, scooters, and rollerblades as well. Pump tracks can be designed to cater to all skill levels, making them a great addition to community parks, sports parks and are a perfect complement to traditional concrete skateparks.
What is a bike park?
A bike park is a recreational facility designed specifically for various cycling disciplines, including BMX, mountain biking, and skills development. They typically include amenities like:
- Jump lines (beginner to advanced)
- Pump tracks
- Skills areas
- Flow trails
Bike parks may also offer amenities like bike repair stations, shade structures, viewing areas, and landscaping. Depending on the site area and budget, some municipal parks may be fenced to allow for seasonal closure or controlled access.
What are the advantages of having a bike park in my community?
Sanctioned bike parks offer numerous benefits:
- Safety: They provide a safe and controlled environment for riders, unlike unsanctioned areas that may pose safety and environmental risks.
- Healthy Recreation: Bike parks offer a positive outlet for youth energy, promoting physical activity, and combating inactivity and obesity.
- Community Building: They foster a sense of community and belonging among riders, helping the sport grow and encouraging skill progression. Pump tracks are very family friendly due to their progressive skill levels and compact designs.
- Accessibility: Designated areas allow people of all skill levels to enjoy cycling in a welcoming environment. Overall, bike parks are a valuable asset to any community, promoting health, recreation, and a love for cycling.
What are the important considerations for designing a bike park?
Professional design is crucial for a successful bike park. Key considerations include:
- Site Selection: Choose a location that is accessible by bike, near homes and schools, highly visible, and close to amenities like parking, washrooms, and water access.
Technical Design: Consider track direction and flow, facility type, feature shape and size, and proper use of natural terrain to ensure safety and enjoyment. By trusting a professional company like Transitions Bike Parks, you can be confident that these factors will be carefully considered, resulting in a high-quality, safe, and enjoyable bike park for your community.
Why hire Transitions Bike Parks?
The niche market of bike park, track and trail development requires dedicated individuals with extensive firsthand experience in the sport. Building exceptional bike parks requires more than just standard park construction skills. It demands a deep understanding of the sport, the ability to design flowing and functional layouts, and a passion for creating a safe and enjoyable riding experience. That’s what sets our specialized team apart.
Our Advantages:
- Experienced Riders and Builders: We combine years of experience building, maintaining, and riding bike parks.
- Efficient Project Execution: Our focused team minimizes wasted time and delivers projects quickly and efficiently.
- Cost-Effective Solutions: We provide the best value for your investment. We are confident that our team offers the most effective approach to creating a bike park or trail facility that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.
- Canadian, Rider Owned: Our business is 100% Canadian rider owned and operated. Other companies appear to be Canadian but are in fact American or Internationally owned corporations.
How can I get a bike park or pump track in my community?
Getting a new bike park or pump track built in your community often starts with your local municipal parks department. Many parks departments have a “Parks Master Plan” that outlines their long-term recreational goals. If a bike park or pump track is already included in this plan, that’s a great starting point! Here are some steps you can take:
- Find an advocate within City Hall: This could be a parks designer, city councillor, or even the mayor.
- Advocate for the benefits: Highlight the positive impact a bike park would have on the community.
- Gather support: Start an online petition or gather signatures from local residents.
- Secure funding: Work with the municipality to allocate funds for the project. Once there is sufficient interest, budget, and support, the development process can begin, starting with site selection, design, and construction.