DMR Pump Track Challenge at Chicksands this weekend!

The DMR Bikes Pump Track Challenge is great for rider and crowd participation so its easy to see how this will become one of the great fun events on the calendar. This is the first of five events across Britain this summer and if you're feeling a bit handy then there will be loads of prizes for the people that set the fastest time around the track. Although there's obviously no pedalling allowed it's still going to be a proper trial of strength and endurance as well as bike handling.

What is a Pump Track? Pump Tracks are one of the best ways to learn skills for all types of riding dirt. Open to all skill levels, Pump Tracks are attractive to dirt new comers and are the breeding ground for dirt jumping and 4x racing formats. Pump Tracks are springing up all over the country. They vary in design but are generally short, rolling, tight and twisty. They challenge rider's skill. Races will be won and lost in the corners. Upper body strength and bike handling is key as no pedalling is allowed.

Chickands Pump Track The track being Chicksands which is all dirt and lovingly built over the winter by the local trail builders & riders and is now groomed and primed ready for the race which even when its wet is super fast and following with big berms and quite a few rollers to get you all pumped.

Racing Format:

Simple format leads to fast competition and fast action. Each entry races at least one timed lap of the track for a qualifying time. From this there will be knock out rounds using Quarter's, Semi's and Finals. Everyone has a great chance to win some prizes the DMR Pump Track Challenge trophy.

Event Program:

Track open to ride all day.

Qualifying runs start at 6.30pm.

Racing knockout heats starts 7.30pm.

Prize Presentations 9.00pm.

Entry is in four categories with great prizes up for grabs:

Its only £10 to race just sign up on the day for your chance to win.

RIPPERS (12yrs to 16yrs)

OPEN (17yrs+)

LADIES (12yrs+): racing for Lezyne prizes.

PRO CATEGORY: racing for £400 of cash prizes (1st £250/ 2nd £100/ 3rd £50) per round.

As a side show to the Pump Track Challenge anyone can enter for free the Lezyne Exploder. Showcasing the incredible pumping power of the Lezyne Dirt Floor Drive pumps two competitors go head to head in frantic pumping action to explode an inner tube. First to burst gets a Lezyne prize.

Bikes:

Any mountain bike can be use with a minimum of 24" wheels (no BMX) but we'd recommend riding a 4X or dirt jump hardtail bike to get the most fun.

Where:

Chicksands Bike Park, High End Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QQ.

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