The New Northbridge Pump Track - Now Open - now with Vids
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Chuckie
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Guys met with the Parks and Reserves Co-ordinator from Willoughby Council this morning with Nicho and a few others
meeting was very positive and it looks like that it should be easy to do as this land has already been allocated for this type of use, could even happen quickly if we get enough support from the community
We are proposing that the whole track be bulldozed and start again. The existing main straight of the track will have a set of DJ style table tops (not doubles) sloped at a different height from left to right, for different degrees of difficulty based on riding skill and experience. everyone from Beginner to advanced , all ages can hone their skills without fear of gaps or injury. thse can also be linked up with te pump track...
The Bottom part of the track that has the large berm will be made into the Pump track Loop which can be hit in any direction which basically will figure 8. this will consist mainly of berms and 1 foot high rollers. the challenge will be to continue around the pump track without pedalling of course and using just technique and skill to build up your momentum. The skillful amongst us should be able to double some of the rollers
The idea is to make this facility a safe place available for people of all ages and skill levels
attached is a rough draft of what we think it should look like, obviously we haven't measured it out yet but will give you a general idea of what we think it should look like...
View attachment pump track draft 1.pdf
we now need your support by emailing the council so we can show there is genuine community interest
If you could kindly email a brief letter with the following details it would be much appreciated
Name
Email address
Ph no
Stating that you have heard about the discussions around the redesign of this facility and that you support it, and if possible would be willing to lend a hand
reasons why you think this upgrade would be beneficial eg. I said that it means I dont have to travel as far if I feel like riding off road and my son would benefit greatly from riding this type of facility on his bicycle
Any other suggestions such as sheltered areas, BBQ area, water drinking facilities etc
Please forward these emails to
Adam.Cole@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au
please advise via this thread if you have sent an email in so we can keep track of numbers...
Please get your mates to chip in as well
Thanks
meeting was very positive and it looks like that it should be easy to do as this land has already been allocated for this type of use, could even happen quickly if we get enough support from the community
We are proposing that the whole track be bulldozed and start again. The existing main straight of the track will have a set of DJ style table tops (not doubles) sloped at a different height from left to right, for different degrees of difficulty based on riding skill and experience. everyone from Beginner to advanced , all ages can hone their skills without fear of gaps or injury. thse can also be linked up with te pump track...
The Bottom part of the track that has the large berm will be made into the Pump track Loop which can be hit in any direction which basically will figure 8. this will consist mainly of berms and 1 foot high rollers. the challenge will be to continue around the pump track without pedalling of course and using just technique and skill to build up your momentum. The skillful amongst us should be able to double some of the rollers
The idea is to make this facility a safe place available for people of all ages and skill levels
attached is a rough draft of what we think it should look like, obviously we haven't measured it out yet but will give you a general idea of what we think it should look like...
View attachment pump track draft 1.pdf
we now need your support by emailing the council so we can show there is genuine community interest
If you could kindly email a brief letter with the following details it would be much appreciated
Name
Email address
Ph no
Stating that you have heard about the discussions around the redesign of this facility and that you support it, and if possible would be willing to lend a hand
reasons why you think this upgrade would be beneficial eg. I said that it means I dont have to travel as far if I feel like riding off road and my son would benefit greatly from riding this type of facility on his bicycle
Any other suggestions such as sheltered areas, BBQ area, water drinking facilities etc
Please forward these emails to
Adam.Cole@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au
please advise via this thread if you have sent an email in so we can keep track of numbers...
Please get your mates to chip in as well
Thanks
dj jedijunglesnow
Likes Dirt
Just emailed then. Nice work guys.
EndCredits
Likes Bikes
Emailed. Id be up for helping out if I can.
Burgertron
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Northbridge Pumptrack
Message sent...dig dig,pump pump...woohoo
Message sent...dig dig,pump pump...woohoo
Chuckie
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Thanks to all of those who have submitted their support, and the willingness to get involved
Here is the latest response from the council
"Thank you all for your support for a re-design of the current BMX jumps at Northbridge to create a “Pump Track”. Council is in the middle of a consultation process with the community in regard to the whole open space area (Northbridge Masterplan) around the existing jumps. I will submit your comments as recommendations.
Again thank you for your support and judging by the interest displayed already for the pump track it would be hard for the council to ignore.
Regards
Adam Cole
Parks and Reserves Co-ordinator
Willoughby City Council
Ph. 02 9777 7798
Fax 02 9413 2165
Mob 0409 983 112
adam.cole@willoughby.nsw.gov.au"
Here is the latest response from the council
"Thank you all for your support for a re-design of the current BMX jumps at Northbridge to create a “Pump Track”. Council is in the middle of a consultation process with the community in regard to the whole open space area (Northbridge Masterplan) around the existing jumps. I will submit your comments as recommendations.
Again thank you for your support and judging by the interest displayed already for the pump track it would be hard for the council to ignore.
Regards
Adam Cole
Parks and Reserves Co-ordinator
Willoughby City Council
Ph. 02 9777 7798
Fax 02 9413 2165
Mob 0409 983 112
adam.cole@willoughby.nsw.gov.au"
RaID
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Quite impressed with the reply since it was sent at 6.38am, looks council workers might actually be working . Were definitely on the right track.
Thanks for your e-mail. I will add it to the others we have already received. It looks as though there is overwhelming support for the pump track.
. Were definitely on the right track.Thanks for your e-mail. I will add it to the others we have already received. It looks as though there is overwhelming support for the pump track.
Chuckie
Likes Bikes and Dirt
yep it seems this council has a willingness to work with cyclists, and our contact there is a MTB'er himself
There is even talk of a short XC loop in the area eventually so I guess if we can do things the right way we will be doing ourselves a huge favour
Ok, I have just received an email from the council...
To get things moving quickly I now need to write a letter directly to the 3 Councillors. In this letter I need to describe some key benefits to the Community that this "skills" park may provide
so guys if you could post some benefits that I can add to my email it would be greatly appreciated.
also to those that know the site, we need ideas as to keep people and children from entering the groundswell (small bush regeneration area)behind the big berm. There has been rubbish dumped there in the past and someone has tried to carve some trails thru there
so looking forward to getting your input...
thanks again everyone for your support
There is even talk of a short XC loop in the area eventually so I guess if we can do things the right way we will be doing ourselves a huge favour
Ok, I have just received an email from the council...
To get things moving quickly I now need to write a letter directly to the 3 Councillors. In this letter I need to describe some key benefits to the Community that this "skills" park may provide
so guys if you could post some benefits that I can add to my email it would be greatly appreciated.
also to those that know the site, we need ideas as to keep people and children from entering the groundswell (small bush regeneration area)behind the big berm. There has been rubbish dumped there in the past and someone has tried to carve some trails thru there
so looking forward to getting your input...
thanks again everyone for your support
