The Bensink Compound. By BdJ

Sep 18, 2018

Written by Bart de Jong

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Having a large backyard has always been a dream of me. Not for the space, just to be able to build your own dirt spot, they way you want it. On 20 square meters you can't build much but luckily we've got some dirt spots close by which works. The Bensink family over in Voorst do have a dirt jump park built in their backyard and Philip and I paid a visit last Saturday. Unfortunately Niels wasn't present himself as he was racing in China so the big jumps did not see any riding but still the pump track section of the spot was good fun. Building and maintaining a dirt spot is hard work. You've got to love it otherwise it doesn't make sense having your own spot. More time is spent with the shovel in hand than the grips of your handlebars riding it. But then again, you are in control of what you're

building, you can go as creative as you want. You can build what you can dream up.

The Bensink Compound has a long pump track section. Doing two laps in a row results in a couple of minutes of rest simply because it's tiring. That's where the benefit comes in of having your own spot too. You grab your bike and simply work on your endurance by riding. Developing your jumping skills is another important asset. You never have too much bike handling control. Although the gate was not installed when we rode the spot, I'm positive Mr. Bensink will have everything run well when it's time for gate practice.

From time to time Niels does BMX clinics at his own spot. Next one is on 29 September from 3PM - 5PM. Only 15 spots available. €15 for the clinic.

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