Calgary biking group urges city to construct public dirt jumps
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- JABSAC urges Calgary to build public dirt jumps for cycling community
- Emphasis on safe and progressive spaces for riders of all skill levels
- City has no current plans for dirt jumps, but open to recreational groups' input
- Advocacy for spaces catering to intermediate to expert riders' skill development
- Importance of proper design and skill progression in dirt jump park development
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- John Taplin emphasizes the need for safe and progressive spaces for riders of all skill levels, highlighting the importance of providing spaces for intermediate to expert riders to showcase and enhance their skills.
- JABSAC member Alexander Boyd, with 25 years of experience building dirt jumps, suggests that the city should look at successful implementations of public dirt jumps in other bike parks across Canada as examples to follow.
- The city currently offers four free-to-use bike pump tracks designed for cycling enthusiasts of all ages, but JABSAC advocates for the construction of dirt jumps to cater to riders looking to progress and perform aerial tricks.
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- John Taplin, president of JABSAC, emphasizes the need for advanced spaces in Calgary to cater to intermediate to expert riders looking to showcase their skills and progress in skill development.
- Alexander Boyd, a JABSAC member with extensive experience in building dirt jumps, suggests that the city should draw inspiration from successful implementations of public dirt jumps in other bike parks across Canada.
- JABSAC advocates for the construction of dirt jumps in Calgary to prevent riders from resorting to building unsanctioned tracks or traveling elsewhere to access suitable recreational cycling spaces for practicing aerial tricks.
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- Alexander Boyd highlights the importance of looking at successful bike parks like Stevie Smith Bike Park on Vancouver Island as examples for proper implementation of public dirt jumps.
- Boyd emphasizes the need for the city to ensure that if dirt jumps are built, they should be done properly to cater to riders of all skill levels.
- He draws parallels between designing dirt jumps and ski hills, suggesting that different sections should cater to beginners and more advanced riders for skill progression.
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- Alexander Boyd suggests using ski hills as an analogy to create a progression system for riders of all skill levels, similar to how beginners start on the bunny hill in skiing.
- Boyd emphasizes the importance of having dedicated sections for learning and progression, ensuring that riders can develop their skills safely and effectively.
- He highlights the need for proper design inspired by successful bike parks across Canada, such as the Stevie Smith Bike Park on Vancouver Island, known for its top-class public dirt jumps.
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