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After my somewhat pedestrian lap of the pump track at STW Weekender, I want to get on and practice a bit. Does anyone know of any pumptracks near Reading or Salisbury or is there a map or resourcing listing them?
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Posted : 17/07/2012 2:04 pm
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Do I have to build my own?!


 
Posted : 17/07/2012 5:08 pm
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Probably! They're not very common yet, especially in SE England (no funding...)


 
Posted : 17/07/2012 5:27 pm
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Have a google for BMX tracks/BMX (racing) clubs etc. on google. Pretty much the same thing.


 
Posted : 17/07/2012 5:31 pm
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There's one just been built in Southampton Sports Centre courtesy of WCA.

Or Avon Tyrell activity centre in the New Forest.


 
Posted : 17/07/2012 5:32 pm
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A BMX track is quite different to a pump track as it isn't designed to do laps without pedalling. But you can practice pumping on either...


 
Posted : 17/07/2012 5:39 pm
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Cheers guys.


 
Posted : 17/07/2012 9:11 pm
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There is also one in Salisbury too.


 
Posted : 21/08/2012 10:06 pm
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