New: Neftenbach Pump Track

Apr 19, 2023

Written by Bart de Jong

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It feels like every town now needs a Pump Track. It is in fact a good way to keep rolling. From youngsters to the the old dawgs. It draws new riders into the scene and keeps the veterans on the bikes because they feel they can handle a roller or two. The design is important to keep rolling. If the design fails, pump tracks get boring quickly. There are no challenges left other than the stopwatch. But who rides like that? Pump Tracks ar fun when they are challenging. Can I manualy the entire section, can I clear the jumps, can I find transfers, is that gap possible, can I generate enough speed to go from one line into an other? Can a section be used as a miniramp? Is there a run-up to use a turn as a quarter pipe? Does the pump track offer possibilities for a race? One by one, or two at the same time?

During our Switzerland trip we found a new Velosolutions pump track in Neftenback, just outside of Winterthur. A small village it seemed like and on Easter Sunday parents and their kids on scooters, bikes and inline skates felt it was a good time to check out the newly built pump track. The sunny day sure helped.

As usual the Velosolutions asphalt is smooth and grippy. The turns work. The design is on point. Even though the space wasn't the biggest, the pump track in Neftenbach supplied fun. At least for us for a session. Some doubles were conquered, manuals made and we stayed upright in the sharp turns. Mission accomplished.

When in a new town, do yourself a favour and just google Pump Track. Chances are there's one closer than you'd think. Roll on!

BdJ