New track offers two-wheel fans thrills and spills

Fans of thrills on two wheels have flocked to a new track to test their skills.

A pump track has opened in Kesgrave, Suffolk, offering BMX and mountain bikers, among others, the chance to scoot along a purpose-built outdoor facility.

Pump tracks use rollers, banked turns, and flowing features that allow riders to generate momentum through body movement rather than pedalling.

Cyclist Ross Tricker, who attended the opening, said: "We built jumps around the woods in this area in the '90s, but it's great to see a facility that's permanent, for all these kids to enjoy - it's amazing."

Milton Keynes-based extreme mountain biker Jono Jones was at the opening to give it a try and said: "This is awesome - look at how many people have turned up, just from the local area.

"I grew up riding pump tracks just like this - it's such a good introduction to riding.

"There's no barrier to entry, people turn up on skateboards, scooters and bikes - everyone can have fun here, and the sport's been so good to me."

Some of the children in attendance described the new facility as a real "adrenaline" rush and "all good".

The track was funded by a local businessman, Guy Nicholls, who said he was always "roaring about on a bike as a kid".

"This is to keep kids happy, and keep them safe," he said.

"Take a look around - everyone is smiling, and that's the best thing."

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