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Kids swarming the Ventura Park
pumptrack.
(Photo: NW Trail Alliance)

For the first time ever, the City of Portland Parks & Recreation bureau will team up with local off-road cycling non-profit Northwest Trail Alliance to hold a kids mountain biking camp.

"Whether you want to become a mountain bike pro or are just checking out the sport for the first time," reads the camp description, "this 4-day camp will give you the hands-on experience you need to safely shred on your bike." The collaboration with Portland Parks is a great match, says NWTA's Director of Advocacy Tom Archer. The City provides the platform for the camp through their summer teen program, and the non-profit brings quality instruction and insider knowledge about the best local riding spots.
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Breathless and tired from riding,
this kid is why pump tracks rule.
(Still from video - Watch it below)

I just watched a video that, in just over one minute, makes the case for pump tracks better than anything I've ever read, seen, or heard. The video (watch it below) was shot by Northwest Trail Alliance President Tom Archer back in September and uploaded to the City's website a few days ago. It shows a swarm of kids devouring the newly built Ventura Park Pump Track out in East Portland.

If you have a heart and you love bikes, I will guarantee this is the best thing you will watch all week... (more...)

Still from video of Ventura Park
pump track in action.
- Watch it below -

The new pump track at Ventura Park in East Portland is well on its way to being completed and we've got video proof of how awesome it is.

Since volunteers began slinging shovels and dirt last month, the track has taken shape nicely. The Northwest Trail Alliance is managing the build operation, under an official partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation.
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Berm taking shape at Ventura Park Pump Track.
(Photos: Tom Archer)

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