Extreme Valley Riders New Pump Track Officially Opened

Posted: 9 May 2011

Extreme Valley Riders had their newly built pump track officially opened on Sunday 8th May by local councilor Stuart Finlayson.

Photo: Grand opening of the pump track

Extreme Valley Riders has been on the go since 2008 and are based at the Newmilns Bike Park. The park already has a top class downhill track with dirt jumps. This year they have developed the track, adding some cracking new dirt jumps.

Now with the addition of the new Pump track the Bike Park has really become the best biking experience in Ayrshire.

The day started with the official opening of the track by Councilor Finlayson and top club coach Carol Cooper.
A Time Trial competition was then held as the official first event on the track for all age groups.

Lunch was then provided for all with a BBQ in the rain! The sun obviously came out once this was finished, just in time for a jump competition.

Over 30 youngsters attended the opening.

The club have also just launched their new website www.evriders.co.uk

EVR is affiliated to Scottish Cycling and recently gained the British Cycling go-ride national clubmark accreditation certificate, which is a nationally recognised set of standards that supports the development and recognition of quality junior clubs.

The club run weekly Monday night bike skills workshops at EVR BIKE PARK. Workshops start at 6.30 till 8.30pm and are run by Scottish Cycling qualified coaches. COST OF WORKSHOP is £3 per session and we will provide free membership if you take part in a minimum of four sessions.

For more information and contact details please visit the club website.

Photo: Gavin, fastest on the pump

Photo: Finaly jump - jam champ