Victoria Park's new pump track provides a wheely good time for Stratford children

Joey Te Pau Konio flies high at the pump track despite a broken wrist. Photo / Ilona Hanne

A new pump track is allowing bikers of all ages and skill sets to have a wheely good time.

The asphalt track in Victoria Park features rollers and berms. The design is fit for bikers of all ages and skill levels to safely navigate the course.

Joey Te Pau Konui was confidently making his way around the track, executing jumps with precision. Photo / Ilona Hanne

A pump track is a looped sequence of rollers and berms (swoopy, banked turns) for bike riders. It's designed to maximise momentum so riders will use minimal pedalling.

The pump track is part of the Victoria Park development project started in November 2020.

The Stratford District Council received $2 million of funding through the Government's shovel-ready project fund to construct an educational cycle track and half basketball court.

Lachlan Sandford, 5, enjoys spending time at the pump track.

Lachlan Sandford, 5, has been going to the new pump track every chance he has had since it opened, to show off his wheels and improve his skills.

"I've mastered most of the track. It's pretty fun."

Lachlan likes to go through the swoopy turns and follow the track markings to the finish line.

"I start off by going down a hill. It's always pretty fun. It's my favourite part."

Jayden Gilzean gets some air at Stratford's new pump track. Photo / Ilona Hanne

On Taranaki Anniversary day the track was packed with tamariki and adults alike, all keen to show off their skills and learn some new tricks.

Joey Te Pau Konui (12) wasn't letting his broken wrist stop him from getting some air in the morning sun.

Rocco Bertie was enjoying the chance to take his bike around the track. Photo / Ilona Hanne

"I broke my wrist at the skate park, but I can still ride."

Joey, Jayden Gilzean (12), Rocco Bertie (11) and Sean Robinson (13) were all having a great time on Monday morning, encouraging each other and sharing tips to pull off some truly gravity-defying stunts.

Sean Robinson shows off his skills at Stratford's new pump track. Photo / Ilona Hanne