Welcome to The Willow Centre Pump Track
The essential information required to have fun and use the pump track safely is located on the large sign (reproduced below) next to the track. Please familiarise yourself with it prior to any visit.
SIGN Cringleford Pump Track SIgn
For your own safety and security, CCTV is in operation in the area.
When using the pump track please:
- Yield to Active Riders: Riders already moving on the track have the right of way. Wait for a safe, clear gap in traffic before launching from the start ramp.
- One Rider Per Section: Stagger entries so that multiple users are not bunched up on the same straight or berm.
- Weather: Extra caution should be exercised during heavy rain, frost, or ice. Avoid using the track if visible debris (mud, gravel, or leaves) has collected on the berms, as this severely compromises traction.
- Spectators: Pedestrians, parents, and dogs (which must be kept on a lead) must stay completely outside the active tarmac boundaries.
Equipment & Protective Gear considerations
- Mandatory Helmet: A correctly fitted bicycle helmet is required for all wheeled sports users, regardless of age or experience.
- Recommended Padding: Knee pads, elbow pads, and full-fingered gloves are strongly encouraged to protect against abrasions from tarmac.
- Clothing: Wearing long sleeves and trousers helps mitigate skin damage during a slide.
- Permitted Wheels: BMXs, mountain bikes, dirt jumpers, skateboards, scooters, and rollerblades.
- Vehicle Restrictions: Motorised vehicles, e-scooters, and multi-wheeled items like trailers, prams, or trikes with training wheels are strictly prohibited as they damage the track surface and disrupt geometry.
- Mechanical Integrity: Ensure your equipment is in safe working order—specifically checking that brakes are functional. Stunt pegs are prohibited to prevent surface gouging.
If you a new user and want to gain experience, please use the beginner track. If you are a parent or guardian planning a visit with a child, you may find the following advice from Bike Worcester useful (external link). https://www.bikeworcester.org.uk/blog/pump-tracking-for-parents[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]