Building the Pitman Pumptrack
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We are trying to raise the funds required to build a public pumptrack within Shertle Park, in the center of Pitman, NJ. A pump track is a continuous loop of dirt
berms and “rollers” (smooth dirt mounds) that you ride without pedaling. The name “pump track” comes from the pumping motion used by the rider’s upper and lower
body as they ride around the track. The idea of a pump track is to use this pumping motion over the rollers and around the berms to maintain your speed around the track without pedaling. It’s a great work out and tons of fun! The design that we will be using will have both an expert track and beginner track. This will allow riders of all ages and ability levels to utilize the facility.
Pitman's town council has given us permission to move forward with the planning of the track. It has taken about 6 months to get to this point, and now we need to start spending money to continue to move forward. We are in need of funding for the survey of the site in order to obtain an accurate proposal from the designer of the track. The design of the track will need to be sealed by a licensed environmental engineer and landscape architect. We will also need an Erosion and Sediment Plan. All of these plans will have a significant cost, but are necessary to obtain legal written permission to build the track on the borough's property.
This project has special meaning to me, personally, because I have been a lifelong cyclist and have seen the decline of outdoor activity participation in our communities. Let's build something that will get the kids outside and off the electronic devices that are consuming our lives. Pump tracks are gaining popularity because they are something that can be built without monumental funding and can be used and maintained by the community. Many tracks have orgainized "dig to ride" days, where the community comes out and helps to keep the track running smoothly.
Please consider donating to the cause! Thanks for your time.
berms and “rollers” (smooth dirt mounds) that you ride without pedaling. The name “pump track” comes from the pumping motion used by the rider’s upper and lower
body as they ride around the track. The idea of a pump track is to use this pumping motion over the rollers and around the berms to maintain your speed around the track without pedaling. It’s a great work out and tons of fun! The design that we will be using will have both an expert track and beginner track. This will allow riders of all ages and ability levels to utilize the facility.
Pitman's town council has given us permission to move forward with the planning of the track. It has taken about 6 months to get to this point, and now we need to start spending money to continue to move forward. We are in need of funding for the survey of the site in order to obtain an accurate proposal from the designer of the track. The design of the track will need to be sealed by a licensed environmental engineer and landscape architect. We will also need an Erosion and Sediment Plan. All of these plans will have a significant cost, but are necessary to obtain legal written permission to build the track on the borough's property.
This project has special meaning to me, personally, because I have been a lifelong cyclist and have seen the decline of outdoor activity participation in our communities. Let's build something that will get the kids outside and off the electronic devices that are consuming our lives. Pump tracks are gaining popularity because they are something that can be built without monumental funding and can be used and maintained by the community. Many tracks have orgainized "dig to ride" days, where the community comes out and helps to keep the track running smoothly.
Please consider donating to the cause! Thanks for your time.
Organizer
Steven Blackman
Organizer
Pitman, NJ