The Helm Trails overhaul. Almost done.

Jun 12, 2010

Written by Bart de Jong

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Only two lines remained the same, the big ones on the left when you roll down the starting hill. Everything else has changed. A new line was built for the resi jump (to be finished) and the three tables were moved to the right. A little kicker jump was built last night for the long distance contest and a little kid already jumped 10 feet on it. Looks promising for Sunday. The jumps on the way back are almost done. They need some packing and testing so come ride your bike and bring the shovel to fix the damage. It will be a good challenge to

make it through. Bring a map because you might get lost. Thanks to everyone who helped out. Moving dirt with 10 people is easier than with two. Today and tomorrow we can use some more hands to pack the lines, try them out and to finish the last couple of jumps. Really, it's almost done but as you know, trails are never completely done. There are always ways to add lines, to build another lip, to connect jumps and just maintaining the dirt piles is a job on its own. Everyone is welcome to ride, but fix the damage. Pick up a shovel, help out. It's part of riding trails.

Today and tomorrow will be used to finish up the new lines, and to test them so on Sunday the Open Dutch BMX Championships can take place on the renewed Helm Trails. See you soon.