
City Bike Park Set For Groundbreaking Event This Month

Saratoga Springs Bike Park Pump Track. Image: city of Saratoga Springs.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs’ Bike Park Pump Track will host a groundbreaking event April 21, city Mayor John Safford announced this week.
The park is located behind the city ice rinks at 30 Weibel Ave.
The outdoor recreation facility with sculpted terrain will include a paved pump track with berms and rollers, designed for use by beginners and experts alike, according to Shredders MTB – a regional 501(c)(3) organization that started in 2020.
The bike park will also include a skills training area with prefabricated features, a Flow Zone to practice jumping skills, and a Dual Slalom Course for more advanced riding, according to the group, adding that it is hopeful future phases will include a jumps progression area and bike playground.
The Groundbreaking event is slated to be held Monday, April 21 at 12:30 p.m.