New pump track in Babinda caters for both beginners and more experienced riders

A new pump track has opened in Bill Wakeham Park Babinda, 59 kms south of Cairns, and features  300 metres of bends, jumps and bumps catering for both beginners and more experienced riders.

Cairns Regional Council Division 1 Councillor Brett Moller noted that with a huge increase in bike sales and cycling activity during COVID, the new pump track would be put to good use.

Moller advised “there has been a call from families in Babinda for a facility like this, which provides children with the chance to be active in a fun and comfortable environment.

“The new track provides a circuit with a range of jumps, slopes and curves that will challenge little kids and big kids who are young at heart.

“You want a track that lets the smaller kids, who are just starting out, learn and explore the skills safely, but you also want a track for the more experienced riders to come back time and again and try new tricks.

“It is important to get the balance of safety, flow and fun right – I think we’ve achieved that with this track.”

Moller said that $130,000 project adds to the facilities and appeal of Bill Wakeham Park and adds “local families and visitators can make a day of it at the park. The new pump track is close to other facilities, including a basketball court, skate park, amenities, and plenty of wide-open space for free play.”