New 'extreme' bike track opens in Niddrie

A new pump track has been opened at Hunter’s Hall Park, to adds to the already existing sports facilities in the adjacent Jack Kane Centre in Niddrie.

An image of the new track.

A pump track is best described as a space for all types of extreme wheeled sports from BMX and mountain bikes to skateboards and roller-skates.

Designed by Velosolutions UK, the track is suitable for all abilities from first-time visitors through to experts for all wheeled sports.

The track is made up of rollers and banked turns designed to be navigated by riders "pumping" - a way of generating momentum by moving up and down instead of pedalling or pushing.

Edd Wright, Design Manager at Velosolutions UK said: "The response to the track has been amazing.

"We're really grateful to have been given the opportunity to build this track for the people of Niddrie, especially at a time when keeping active in outdoor spaces is of a huge importance.

"We hope it inspires people to get out and have fun!"

Sign posts around the track will direct new users on how best to take advantage of the space.

Culture and Communities Convener Councillor Donald Wilson said: “Cycling is one of the country’s fastest-growing sports, and this new track provides people with facilities where they can sharpen their skills and gain confidence in their abilities.

“We are committed to encouraging and enabling everyone to become more physically active and enjoy the benefits.

"We want sport to be as accessible as possible for our residents and our investment in fit-for-purpose sports facilities is helping to ensure that as many people as possible can get involved in sport throughout the year."

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