PUMP THE HUMP WEDNESDAYS- carrboro pump track! (ALL SKILLS/BIKES)

MEET YOUR DEDUCTIBLE IN STYLE!

We have a fantastic new pump track in Carrboro and its suitable for all bike styles and skills (everything from striders, roadbikes, DH and cargo bikes with kiddie trailers i have seen enjoy this majestic feat of engineering)!

As your host, I will be offering riding tips, cheers, and jeers (lol) all aimed at providing an inclusive and rewarding experience - am i qualified? Well, that's me in the pic and yes i landed it :)

BRING WHATEVER BIKE YOU WANT - just make sure:

• you are comfortable and confident on your bike
• your bike is in good mechanical condition
• you can make good judgements about your own skill level and capabilities - OR - bad judgements that are humorous but not permanently debilitating to yourself and those around you :D
• you wear at least a helmet!!!

Note the time and meet up location - we will meet at gravel lot.

TORC waiver and covid transmission precautions:

https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=264673

Keep safe distances please! During our initial grouping before the ride, please space out the recommended 6+' and/or wear a mask. During the ride, space out from the rider in front of you.

Meet time: 5:45 pm

**PEDALS DOWN Ride time: 5:45 pm (**ish - can be flexible for anyone stuck in traffic)

Distance: your choice!

Location: MLK Park Pump track, 1120 Hillsborough Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-4608

Parking: It can get busy, if the lot is full, there are neighborhood streets adjacent - map pin is ON the track. We will meet there, your host will be covered in pads

https://www.google.com/maps/place/35%C2%B056'11.2%22N+79%C2%B003'57.8%22W/@35.936455,-79.0682507,502m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d35.936455!4d-79.0660616

PLEASE NOTE: the track dries out super fast - all it needs is 10min to dry out - ride cancellation will only occur if persistent rain is occurring during the scheduled ride time.

What to bring:

- Mountain bike in good working order

- Helmet

- Hydration

About TORC:

Did you know that being part of the TORC Meetup group is not membership in TORC? To become a member simply go to this link http://torc-nc.org/support-torc/ on the TORC website and look for the red button. An individual basic membership is only $39 and you will receive both a membership with TORC and a membership with IMBA. This fee helps to finance trail building and maintenance, and rewards you with discounts on TORC races and at many of the local bike shops. Membership means leverage, so please join us in representing our dirt-loving interests in the triangle.