derby new race track plans

[dazza]

went down to the track and noticed they have the bull dozers there .
so went on line and had a gander at the plans , looks good.

link to page to blow up pic.
http://cyclederby.co.uk/news/news-archive/cycle-derby-received-85-000-to-re-design-improve-the-bmx-track-in-alvaston-park2

[Flying_fox]

After tendering to three quality track builders we have opted to use Jason Carpenter who has years or skill, knowledge and an impressive portfolio of previously designed tracks.  He has already provided us with conceptual plans and precise area measurements.

For those that don't know, he's the dragon downhill bloke who built Tredegar race track and the wrexham play track every one raves about.

The layout still looks more or less the same shape as before, just loads more jumps, which is what was needed. Cool, I'm looking forward to going there when it's finished and having a go.

[Philbert]

been meaning to get over to derby track for ages! all the more reason to go now.

though that track looks tiring, was tiring before but now i think its longer, if i'm correct haven't they took out the s bend to make that middle straight?!

[dialledbikes]

Great to see another track being revived.

That looks like a track for the fit people 

[dazza]

been meaning to get over to derby track for ages! all the more reason to go now.

though that track looks tiring, was tiring before but now i think its longer, if i'm correct haven't they took out the s bend to make that middle straight?!

yep the have taken the s out . cant wait until its finished as i was checking out an alternative track it was crap ,so its down to the next one tomorrow to see if its any better.

[bmxmatt1974]

cool another track to go look at 

[Paulo]

How long is that track!!!!!! It's huge.

And errr....whats a pump track?

[dialledbikes]

And errr....whats a pump track?

A small/play track which doesn't require much/any pedalling.  Good for practising pumping on.

[Peter J]

And errr....whats a pump track?

A small/play track which doesn't require much/any pedalling.  Good for practising pumping on.

That would be perfect for O/S racing 

[boogaloo-tramp]

Had a ride past there yesterday as it's only a mile from my home, to see what was going on and took these ropey pictures.  They have got the three berms in place, two of the originals are still being used anyway. I wonder if they are going to make the start hill higher, I always thought it was not steep enough to get much speed up on. The plans for the new track look great, a vast improvement. Hopefully they will be able to somehow keep the chavs on stolen motorbikes and scooters off it! I will take some more pics in a few weeks when there has been more progress......

[dazza]

Had a ride past there yesterday as it's only a mile from my home, to see what was going on and took these ropey pictures.  They have got the three berms in place, two of the originals are still being used anyway. I wonder if they are going to make the start hill higher, I always thought it was not steep enough to get much speed up on. The plans for the new track look great, a vast improvement. Hopefully they will be able to somehow keep the chavs on stolen motorbikes and scooters off it! I will take some more pics in a few weeks when there has been more progress......

according to the plans they are putting a four foot fence around it.

[Flying_fox]

. I wonder if they are going to make the start hill higher, I always thought it was not steep enough to get much speed up on. ..............

I didn't have a problem with the hight of the starthill, if I remember correctly it was bigger and MK's and Peterborough's, I didn't have any problem getting the speed to jump the first doubles that were there. It was the condition of the concrete sart pad and the gate that I thought was dodgy when I went there a few years ago. I'm sure it'll all be lovley when it's finished.

[boogaloo-tramp]

. I wonder if they are going to make the start hill higher, I always thought it was not steep enough to get much speed up on. ..............

I didn't have a problem with the hight of the starthill, if I remember correctly it was bigger and MK's and Peterborough's, I didn't have any problem getting the speed to jump the first doubles that were there. It was the condition of the concrete sart pad and the gate that I thought was dodgy when I went there a few years ago. I'm sure it'll all be lovley when it's finished.

It must be just me then and my less than (putting it mildy) perfect fitness! 

Can't wait to see it finished and then be able to go and watch the racing, practically on my doorstep!