The Velosolutions Crew have been busy, finishing new public paved pump track projects in Redmond and Hood River, Oregon. After a morning of riding at Post Canyon, we headed over and finally got our first taste of the new paved pump track experience. Riding a paved pump track is like a mix of riding a […]
First Look: the New Paved Pump Track at the Golden Eagle Park Pump Track in Hood River
Golden Eagle Park in Hood River is the site of one of the newest asphalt pump tracks in the state of Oregon. Designed and constructed by VeloSolutions with the aid of the Parks District and the Hood River Area Trail Stewards, the paved pump track is designed to be long lasting without the constant maintenance […]
Prineville Bike Park
Featuring 4 progressive jump lines, a pump track and a skills loop, the Prineville Bike Park opened in 2016. With Prineville located near Bend, we made a point to drive over to experience the central Oregon park during a visit. The park contains multiple progressive jump lines, a pump track and perimeter skills route. Constructed […]
Geer Bike Park — Salem, Oregon
When news of the Geer Bike Park in Salem, Oregon hit our radar, it piqued our interest. To the best of my knowledge, the new park features the first paved pump track in the state of Oregon. With the amount of precipitation we receive throughout the year, a paved pump track has a strong […]
Gateway Green DirtLab Evolution: Toe Line Pump Track Trail
This weekend’s trail work at Gateway Green took a leap forward this week as volunteers answered the call to action. Continuing the work began last weekend, (by Chris Rotivik and myself) we continued our focus on the remodel of the Toe Line Trail. For those unfamiliar, the Toe Line runs along the hillside and features […]
Portland’s Indoor Bike Park: the Lumberyard MTB Park
The weather has been pretty lousy for mountain biking in Portland, so when my brother and his family were in town for the holidays, our obvious destination was the Lumberyard. As the only indoor bike park operating in the area, the Lumberyard is a unique asset for Oregon riders. The bike park is divided into separate […]
Northwest Trail Alliance Ventura Park Pump Track July BBQ Jam Meeting
Since we’ve revamped the pump track at Ventura Park, it has been gratifying to see all the local kids and riders riding and enjoying it. Any time we have our tools out and are grooming the track, we’re approached by local residents that thank us for our efforts, or inquire about how they can help. […]
North Coast Trail Alliance: New Pump Track in Construction at Seaside, Oregon
A new group of riders have banded together to develop single track riding opportunities in the Astoria, Oregon area. They’re off to a good start with a pump track in Seaside Oregon.