A retro bike track in Cainscross has been given a major makeover.
The old pump track was created by the community in the 1980s and was in desperate need of a rebuild, so Cainscross Town Council called in professional track builders, B1KE, to do the work.
Using compacted earth and aggregate with a limestone topping, B1KE created a pump track for all abilities along with a jump line for more experienced riders.
Both pump track and jump line are designed to be ridden by using up and down body motions rather than peddling, which teaches riders bike handling skills for all terrains.
They are for non-motorised bikes only – motorised bikes will rut the new track and won’t allow a rider to get the best experience.
BMX or hardtails with smoother, non-aggressive tyres are recommended and give maximum fun.
The council’s Project Officer Liane James said: “To say the old track has been brought back to life is an understatement – it’s had a complete rebirth.
“To mark this, we’ve given it a new name – The North Bike Track.
“And it’s fantastic to see the community has already taken it to their hearts by coming to ride it in droves.”
“The council has partnered with Stroud’s fantastic Access Bike Project who will be on hand at the track from time to time to offer advice around riding, bike maintenance and anything bike related.
“If community members would like to use The North Bike Track and they don’t have a suitable bike – you don’t need anything fancy or expensive – the project might be able to help you get one.”
Biker Laurie Maitland, 11, told Stroud Times: “I love it here, it’s a great place to hang out with my friends and to meet new people. It’s a great community space.”
The track was built with the council’s own money, a variety of grants and donations along with money from a Crowdfunder campaign.
