Pump track, Claremont

[Pure Savage]

Hi Yall, 

 

I got roped into the local civic assiciation, while stuck at the meeting I asked if I could build a pump track on the piece of land behind my place. (Next to Rosmead Spar) Turns out the land is not owned by municipality and is part of a 45 year old land claim. So... going to build a pump track. 

 

Any tips, I am going to start with weed eater a track, then if nobody notices it much, shovel a few rollers into it, then if all goes well get some clay for berms. 

 

 

[milky4130]

All good & well with the initiative, Kudos, just be prepared for the heart ache that will follow when it does eventually get thrown down for a new development etc. Maybe approach the guys from TrailTroops & see if they can offer some sort of advise & assistance.

[Boerklong]

Hi Yall,

 

I got roped into the local civic assiciation, while stuck at the meeting I asked if I could build a pump track on the piece of land behind my place. (Next to Rosmead Spar) Turns out the land is not owned by municipality and is part of a 45 year old land claim. So... going to build a pump track.

 

Any tips, I am going to start with weed eater a track, then if nobody notices it much, shovel a few rollers into it, then if all goes well get some clay for berms.

Sounds good. Hopefully people in the community see it as a good thing

[Eldron]

If you can get away the noise them hire a Bobcat.

 

It took me 3 days from rough bush to 95% complete 500m long course with jumps, drops, berms etc in my back yard.

 

You should be able to knock out a guerrilla pumptrack in 1 day.

 

Otherwise mates with shovels and beer works well. Make one section, ride it, make another section, ride it. Repeat until done :-)

[DJuice]

Best of luck.

 

Took on a bike track project in our local town.

Be prepared, it takes a lot more time, effort and money than I anticipated.

 

After two years still not complete, I do not look at new bikes or enter events, all the spare cash is going into the track.

 

Lucky to ride it once or twice a month.

[Shebeen]

Hi Yall, 

 

I got roped into the local civic assiciation, while stuck at the meeting I asked if I could build a pump track on the piece of land behind my place. (Next to Rosmead Spar) Turns out the land is not owned by municipality and is part of a 45 year old land claim. So... going to build a pump track. 

 

Any tips, I am going to start with weed eater a track, then if nobody notices it much, shovel a few rollers into it, then if all goes well get some clay for berms. 

this one?....I'd make double sure you know exactly who actually owns it before investing time and money into it.

 

PROPERTY DETAILS Property Reference CCT0162274 Erf/Farm Number 53792 Physical Address 9 COLLEGE CLAREMONT Legal Description 53792 CAPE TOWN - VALUED WITH : CCT010842700000 Total Extent 714.0000 Existing Use SPORTS FIELD

[Meezo]

didn't trailtroops build something infront of the Kenilworth Racecourse

[Eddy Gordo]

SO close to me!!!

but not worth it unless land owners give permission, lease etc.

[Eddy Gordo]

didn't trailtroops build something infront of the Kenilworth Racecourse

inbetween Mc D's and the race cousre rosmead ave. There is a small track under the trees. Not sure who built it

[milky4130]

inbetween Mc D's and the race cousre rosmead ave. There is a small track under the trees. Not sure who built it

PPA funded & if i remember correctly only open to ride on Wednesdays at certain times.

[Warren_G]

Hi Yall,

 

I got roped into the local civic assiciation, while stuck at the meeting I asked if I could build a pump track on the piece of land behind my place. (Next to Rosmead Spar) Turns out the land is not owned by municipality and is part of a 45 year old land claim. So... going to build a pump track.

 

Any tips, I am going to start with weed eater a track, then if nobody notices it much, shovel a few rollers into it, then if all goes well get some clay for berms.

You are my hero!

 

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[Pure Savage]

this one?....I'd make double sure you know exactly who actually owns it before investing time and money into it.

PROPERTY DETAILS Property Reference CCT0162274 Erf/Farm Number 53792 Physical Address 9 COLLEGE CLAREMONT Legal Description 53792 CAPE TOWN - VALUED WITH : CCT010842700000 Total Extent 714.0000 Existing Use SPORTS FIELD

It’s the other portion which is not the sports field.

 

We know it’s not council etc as they refuse to do anything in terms of looking after it.

[NotSoBigBen]

It’s the other portion which is not the sports field.

 

We know it’s not council etc as they refuse to do anything in terms of looking after it.

I hate to break it to you Savage but 'not wanting to look after it or do anything' means the likelihood of it belonging to the 'council' is probably increased #JustSaying [emoji6]

 

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[PhilipV]

I hate to break it to you Savage but 'not wanting to look after it or do anything' means the likelihood of it belonging to the 'council' is probably increased #JustSaying [emoji6]

 

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It's in Cape Town. The municipality miss lawns and cuts bushes and picks up litter on its plots and green belts to keep it clean.

[PhilipV]

Savage, start building the track, it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission, and if someone comes forward and tunes you for building on their property, then just walk away from it.

Mark the course out with chalk or tape, then either cut out the grass, or spray it with Roundup (don't let a greenie see you) and then start building rollers.

Don't dig holes for the rollers in the course, everything needs to be raised to allow drainage, so get soil from elsewhere (ie a couple of meters away from your track) for your berms and rollers.

Just a heads up. It is a boat load of work to get it to be lekker. And will require maintenance.

[Shebeen]

It’s the other portion which is not the sports field.

 

We know it’s not council etc as they refuse to do anything in terms of looking after it.

this section off the cricket field?

 

 

looks like it is still on city register, but there coukd well be a landclaim on it (it is two separate erfs)

 

https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/GV2015/Results?Search=ERF,53791

https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/GV2015/Results?Search=ERF,53792