Pump Track Project

Early in 2020, a request was received from the Chatham Off Road Biking Association (CORBA) Committee to see if it would be possible to develop a multi-use pump track in the Community of Chatham. This development would give youth a new opportunity to explore their skills and stay active.

A pump track is a circuit of rollers, banked turns, and features designed to be ridden completely by riders "pumping," generating momentum by up and down body movements instead of pedaling or pushing. It was originally designed for the mountain bike and BMX scene, and now, due to concrete and asphalt constructions, is also used by skateboarders, and fully accessible to wheelchairs. Pump tracks are relatively simple to use, reasonable to construct, and cater to a wide variety of rider skill levels.

A report went to Council this year recommending that:

  1. Fundraising by the Chatham Off-Road Biking Association (CORBA) Committee for the potential development of a pump track located at 435 Grand Avenue in Chatham be supported.
  2. The local community be consulted on any impacts to the neighbourhood area as a result of the possible development.
  3. Full costing, partnerships and potential budget impacts be confirmed and brought back to Council for further review.

Early in 2020, a request was received from the Chatham Off Road Biking Association (CORBA) Committee to see if it would be possible to develop a multi-use pump track in the Community of Chatham. This development would give youth a new opportunity to explore their skills and stay active.

A pump track is a circuit of rollers, banked turns, and features designed to be ridden completely by riders "pumping," generating momentum by up and down body movements instead of pedaling or pushing. It was originally designed for the mountain bike and BMX scene, and now, due to concrete and asphalt constructions, is also used by skateboarders, and fully accessible to wheelchairs. Pump tracks are relatively simple to use, reasonable to construct, and cater to a wide variety of rider skill levels.

A report went to Council this year recommending that:

  1. Fundraising by the Chatham Off-Road Biking Association (CORBA) Committee for the potential development of a pump track located at 435 Grand Avenue in Chatham be supported.
  2. The local community be consulted on any impacts to the neighbourhood area as a result of the possible development.
  3. Full costing, partnerships and potential budget impacts be confirmed and brought back to Council for further review.

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