Bampton Pump Track

A World Class Facility for the future of Bampton

In the last few years, there has been a huge rise in mountain biking, bike riding and skating. We feel there are inadequate facilities in our area for this growing passion. With the unfortunate increase of vandalism within the village it’s become more obvious that there isn’t enough facilities within the village for the "teen" age group. With some resorting to anti social behaviour to entertain themselves. This suggests there is not enough being done to address this and a Pump Track could well be the answer!

Empowering the Teen Community

Riders enjoy practicing the basic skills of carrying momentum, improving balance and building speed by using their arms and legs to ‘pump’ their bike/board/scooter around the track. As riders improve their skills, the tracks are designed to provide the option for more challenges with increased skill, without needing to change the construction. We believe this offers many positive benefits for the community, including:
●      Help reduce the building of potentially dangerous and environmentally disruptive tracks and supporting the local wildlife trusts and authorities
●      Reducing the risks on trails to local walkers, ramblers and horse riders with a dedicated local cycle track.
●      Creating a safer and more controlled environment.
●      Promoting physical health and mental wellbeing.
●      Catering to all ages, building confidence and developing skills.
●      Designed to make it accessible for wheelchair users.
●      Minimal maintenance once built.
●      Increase footfall to our local businesses.
●      Support from professional track builders and pro riders.
●      Volunteered help by local children gives them pride and motivation to help maintain the track and surrounding area.
It gives amazing and exciting opportunities for those with disabilities to feel comfortable in a controlled and friendly environment.
This initiative could have positive impacts on non-cyclists, walkers and horse riders in helping to reduce the potential for interaction within the local woodlands.