Be A Better Rider With These 6 Pump Track Skills

Join Pinkbike host, Christina Chappetta as she sets out with Jackson Goldstone to improve her riding skills at the local pump track.
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[@user-us1dz3ls3q]

This kid is EVERYWHERE

[@janetcharlish6483]

I wonder why😂

[@ultimatist]

Yeah, he does my landscaping!

[@ethanbenton6676]

Mahalo my Dude last week, now Pinkbike. He'll soon be a slopestyle champ for sure

[@mileskerr3800]

@@ethanbenton6676 no he’s racing world cups

[@mick4659]

this Kid is Jackson Goldstone, who did at the Audi Nine 2019 a DOUBLE backflip.

[@shanestarita3807]

In 2 or 3 weeks we have a Redbull rated pumptrack ready to ride about 5min of pedaling from my doorstep... definitely gonna be there alot

[@pinkbike]

That's rad! Where is this?! -Christina

[@shanestarita3807]

Hey... It's in a suburb called Parklands in Cape Town South Africa... Not many pumptracks around so this is AWESOME...

[@unitforce7417]

In my hole state there just dirt pumptracks that are very small Little bit depressing

[@zubayrbhyat8077]

@@shanestarita3807 Jealous! I want one in JHB.

[@vinny61389]

Love pump tracks. No climbing needed to have lap after lap.

[@chrisburn7178]

Except it's harder work than any climb if you're going for it 🙃

[@Azoth5876]

Wear a HR monitor while you ride a pump track. I guarantee you'll be working at least as hard as you would on most climbs.

[@vinny61389]

@@chrisburn7178 I can agree with that. You get totally winded within a few laps. It's a massive workout if you're getting after it.

[@vinny61389]

@@Azoth5876 I end up working harder at pump tracks since it's more like a sprint than a slow burn like climbing. What's nice is you can take a break anytime but not ever have to keep climbing to get to the top for more fun.

[@goompaloompayjh2uuyg538]

Just an expensive excuse not to build dirt jumps imo

[@danielharris7313]

we need one of these pump tracks in our city

[@shemshem9998]

same here, the closest pumptrack is the next country over.

[@pinkbike]

They're pretty awesome! Paved and easy to maintain... we had some tiny riders hanging out while filming and they loved it too -Christina

[@minekid4624]

@@pinkbike I am a 11 year old when I was 10 I submitted a proposal to my city council to make a pump track, they are probably gonna build one in the near future!

[@chaseclibon7320]

Danny!!! Yes we really do

[@carcrashcompilation9459]

I share the worst car crashes of russians on my channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKKXdJqCjcxrmaer

[@kimberlybain5279]

Dayum! Jackson can RIDE!!! So mesmerizing watching him and a really useful video. Thank you!

[@andybrad4721]

I've got no intention of going anywhere near a pump track because I'm fat over 40 and enjoy beer too much but just wanted to check out another video with this lass in as she's so positive it makes you want to go ride after watching.

[@AD690smcr]

They are building one of these 1min from my house. I’m so pumped. (Pun intended)

[@ericsundell9978]

Honestly, this is a good reminder, I have a pump track a few blocks away and I virtually never use it, I just trail ride instead, but this is probably a better way to improve some of the skills I want to get better at than just simply trail riding all the time. Thanks for the reminder pinkbike!

[@pinkbike]

They're great too if all you have is 30 min and need to burn some energy, especially with shorter days -Christina

[@goridermalaga]

Perfect video for all riders. Congratulations!

[@YanDoroshenko]

The only dumb bell I have to lift is my injured self.

[@jameswyattt1]

I feel like I laughed at this more than I should've...

[@Davespow]

Awesome video, thank you

[@Kev.in-Bike]

Thanks for this Nice lesson

[@HoneyxLime]

This looks so fun!!

[@MrRollerblade74]

Thank you for the advices ✊

[@adrenalinemadness3340]

This video will definitely be helpful for me, I just can’t wait to recover from my broken toe and hit the track and learn more

[@Fbio82]

Pump tracks are awesome!!!

[@OutOfThisVan]

Best workout cause it's also a blast. We need more pump tracks!

[@redshark9033]

Nice video guys!

[@OrgasmicSVT]

I rode my first pump track this past Saturday and I've already been back twice. So much harder than it looks, but I've improved each time out and finally made it around the track and back up the hill without pedaling. Going to work on not losing speed in the turns. I'm on a 27.5+ Santa Cruz Chameleon C so the tires probably aren't ideal, but I'm getting more comfortable on the bike.

[@tmike3451]

Where is this pump track? Name of park?

[@OrgasmicSVT]

@@tmike3451 I was Miami. Haulover Park.

[@locoplays2749]

Great video it was 🔥🔥🔥

[@FilmanSantiago]

That was enriching. Cool. Gotta hit the pump track here in Dubai soon. Thanks 👍

[@JuanEnriqueSerra]

Awesome video!!!

[@SlowpokeShred]

I finally just found a pump track locally. I gotta start trying to learn this stuff.

[@da12641]

I respect anyone that wears a full helmet when on MTB. Unfortunately, my buddy is in a coma due to a jump session accident. This is the same area he rides all year long with no issue but it goes to show, you just never know. ( He's recovering slowly but still on a ventilator).

[@pinkbike]

Super sadness, healing vibes to your pal

[@amazonbestfive7779]

Hopefully He is Ok Now, And Back on Riding...

[@insanetaco98]

Growing up riding motocross I feel naked without a fullface

[@ciprian_s]

We have the same shoes . Nice vlog !

[@CyclingWorld1]

@pinkbike Hiya PinkBike! Thanks so much for sharing my Mountain Bike Videos through your website. Much Appreciated. Thanks Cycling World 👍🏻

[@gnarlee4250]

We just got a pump track by my house. My 7yo can't get enough. I showed him your video so that he could see proper technique. Thanks for posting!

[@zachodunsimtb]

Honestly can’t wait till the next pinkbike academy episode comes out

[@linmekse1014]

me too

[@sebcopeman5542]

Yeeeewwwwwwww

[@pinkbike]

only 2 more sleeps!!! -Christina

[@jackbutterz9962]

I like how Jackson is now a red bull hard line winner

[@fisiculturista0113]

Muy bien siempre firme

[@VonSC2]

Awesome tute, bookmarked! I first saw Jackson edits about 6 months ago on here but they were all of him as a little kid. So in weird KZbin compressed time it's like he tripled in size overnite! 😂

[@pinkbike]

HAHAHAH Same! Known him for so long but I still call him a grom... he is basically an adult now -Christina

[@myideas8548]

I'm glad Christina Chappetta is not in the videos simply because she is a woman. She is a great teacher and rider. Really love watching her videos and picking up tips. Thanks!

[@marcinkaczor7386]

You stole my heart

[@soultribe9]

Extremely usefull video, thanks Christina... and this bike is also gorgeous!! Unfortunately there's no pump track here in this zone, I'm looking for anything similar instead to practice all of this technique.

[@pinkbike]

Thanks and thanks! I've seen some insane setups under old barn roofs. That would such a rad spot. Good luck finding somewhere to dig a lil' track. Don't need much space :) -Christina

[@soultribe9]

@@pinkbike Yeah! I'll keep looking Thanks again Christina !! 🤘😜❤

[@praveenkonda419]

Upload episode 6 of the pb academy! So eager to watch it.😚😚

[@casestudymtb]

This is hands down, the most comprehensive pump track video out there, too bad ours are already buried in snow.

[@pinkbike]

Thanks!!! Hopefully you get to ride soon! -Christina

[@casestudymtb]

@@pinkbike fatties on the trails all winter long!

[@DylanPoulsen]

such a sick video, just had a uci red bull pump track finished being built not that far away from my house, ill sure be spending a lot of time there

[@pinkbike]

That's sick! It's amazing to see sooo many new tracks going on! Evidence that pumptracks never die out -Christina

[@DylanPoulsen]

@@pinkbike yea, its in Cambridge new zealand biggest pump track in the country

[@AlexanderBallot]

I can’t wait to get a ticket dj frame in a few months. I’m gonna behold it up with a full deity cockpit it’s gonna be a huge upgrade from my marlin 7.

[@westonsmith9074]

You guys need to do a dirt jumper/slopestyle field test.

[@khalliddo1385]

who would've thought, this kid would win a world cup after 2 years they film this.

[@UrMom4President]

Sick🤟

[@michaelmazani]

❤️ Chapetta :)

[@ernestjohnson4436]

Great vid guys looks fun havent beento any pump tracks. Do u guys know any in cali

[@pinkbike]

I don't personally, aside from Truckee Bike Park, but that's a good idea! An app to find local pumptracks and jump spots ;-) -Christina

[@maxtebbs3432]

Pump tracks are so fun.... to watch, I’m very bad at them 😅🤘🏼

[@734wheeler5]

There’s one near where I live and it’s a dream doing it on a skateboard 🛹

[@BuildaBetterBike]

Those Billy Bonkers tires tho. 🔥

[@pinkbike]

mmmmmm right?! I was worried when we showed up to rain showers, but the Billy's hooked up great! -Christina

[@murray1961]

Love your work Christina what’s the best type of bike is best for this training please?

[@pinkbike]

Honestly, you can ride pretty much anything in the pumptrack! I love the hardtail but I would have had fun on the trail bike too BUT!!!! Careful with nobby tires bc they can drag rocks onto the track a lot easier ;-) -Christina

[@plink88]

love videos with Jackson in them

[@BabySisZ_VR]

I find a great piece of advice is to pump as if you're rowing a boat. on the down, push your arms down (lift the rowers up), lean forward and push your feet down (middle/transition from one bump to another), move them back (your hands), then repeat! basically, your arms should have a circular motion: down, forward, up, back. literally as if you're rowing a boat. your feet should be doing similar: (from a standing position:) lean forward, push down, arms extend and lift up, arms begin to bend again (elbows out), legs squat/bend

[@triola_3]

4:14 🎶 aaaaaah 🎵 manualing 🎜

[@Nosloveingneko]

I wish there was a pump track like that near me.

[@pinkbike]

Find some land and get to digging! More fun if you invite friends -Christina

[@ridemtbbc9409]

That's in SQUAMISH! The pumptrack!

[@thorstenwanoth6774]

You'd make a good XR650L pilot one day. Cool vid!

[@pinkbike]

Yes! I like! One day.... it would distract me from cycling in the summer, but be perfect for fall and spring -Christina

[@med82mtb]

Great tuto ! Just one question : what is your bike please ? Thanks ✊🏻

[@pinkbike]

Thank you! Jackson and I are both riding the Trek Ticket hardtail -Christina

[@jarrodlang8645]

How to buy a DJ bike? Which bike you guys recommend for a beginner Dirt jumper? Thx.

[@derekarmstrong1408]

Where is this pumptrack? Looks like a beautiful setting!

[@pierrebroccoli.9396]

Wish I had one near by. Now, how does a Enduro 29er go on the Pump Track? Also have to clear the tots off the track before riding. Little ones, back to making castles in the sand pit please. :))

[@pinkbike]

hahah right?! They love it as much as us though, which is awesome! I say, rock what you've got and get to pumpin -Christina

[@Muddyfox47]

Yeah , you can use a 29er on a pump track for sure! I had a DJ bike and have 29er and do it on 29er without an issue :)

[@chimps4gimps]

I’ve tried the other foot forward thing. Such a weird feeling to start with.

[@theodoreroberts8524]

I'm always amazed by how strong my footedness is, it's like learning to mountain bike again when riding with my feet switched. The human brain is weird.

[@tmike3451]

Awesome looking pump track. Where is this or the name of the park. I am hoping to have one built in my town and need an example to propose.

[@dreamwizards1627]

Casino Jumps in Squamish. Check out our IG @dreamwizards for build pictures.

[@EddieBoes]

Where is this track? It looks amazing and fun!

[@pinkbike]

This one is in Squamish, BC -Christina

[@EddieBoes]

@@pinkbike Awesome, thanks. Doing a search on-line for pump tracks, it appears they really haven't caught-on here in the states quite yet.

[@nismokure]

Yayyy Christina!!!

[@Kro871]

Christina en este video usas tenis flats? Qué tal la transición entre flats pump track y tenis con calas en montaña

[@pinkbike]

Great spot! Honestly, barely noticed. I always rock flats at the pumptrack so I think my brain is wired to just accept it haha I like to put flats on the trail bike in the winter sometimes to mix it up and practice something else -Christina

[@tinogero]

so in love with christina ♥

[@jerrymtb988]

Last time I went to a pump track a skater walked in front of me and I tore my ACL about 4 months ago and it happened while I was in a manual.

[@pinkbike]

Gnarley!! I for sure go early in the am or later in the evening to miss the crowds. They can get pretty wild sometimes. Hope you're healing up now -Christina

[@handsformaps3973]

I haven’t ridden anything close to this and it saddens me

[@flowerchild496]

What is the top tube to ground height of the 27.5" wheel / 17.5" frame (matte black option) i think that is the tekton model, but am not sure.

[@linmekse1014]

i dont have a dirt jumper but bmx

[@0lioderso]

I dont have a dirtjumper neither i ride a dh bike xddd

[@JFFilmsMTB]

would riding with your other foot forward be called switch? Are there such things as switch tailwhips and barspins? If you nollie switch is that fakie? If you nollie switch while fakie, is that fakie fakie?

[@pinkbike]

That's quite technical for me hahah but yes?? Makes sense to me -Christina

[@JFFilmsMTB]

@@pinkbike Ah thanks, that clears things up. You are a fantastic pinkbike host, keep the good work up.

[@truckinforjesus]

A question for anyone really...what are HT angles that are ideal for pump tracks? My bike has a HT angle of 65 with a 160 fork. I was thinking of going to an adjustable headset and lowering the fork to 140mm.

[@shanestarita3807]

Christina do a jump vid that breaks it down like your pump vid 😁

[@pinkbike]

That's my goal this winter for sure! We've got some sick indoor jump spots -Christina

[@shanestarita3807]

Sweet....

[@ultimatist]

Nice video! I'm confused... don't most people ride with their dominant foot back?

[@pinkbike]

mmmm I always ride left foot forward for everything from biking to snowboarding to skating.... But to be fair, I know a lot of folks who ride opposite foot forward from boarding to biking, so depends what you originally learned I suppose.. -Christina

[@ultimatist]

@@pinkbike yeah, makes sense on the habit. We should start calling right-foot forward "goofy riders".

[@jostbenedicic3035]

Now i need just a pumptrack and dirt bike😅

[@georgeconstaza9621]

I just went to a pumptrack today

[@Muddyfox47]

Where in Squamish is this track?

[@pinkbike]

Behind the casino -Christina

[@nelson4483]

You made a little but very important mistake when you explained how to pump through rollers.. When you come down you shouldn't be pushing down on the bike, since this will just kill energy, what you want to do instead is to push down and forward and get your hips behind the back axle so that you can really drive through that little downslope of the roller.. If it's unclear for anyone what i mean exactly, simply slow the video down and watch Jackson pumping those rollers, he does a perfect job at timing the push movement.. If you compare it to Christina you can already tell that he has to use a lot less force to build up speed compared to her.. she is trying really hard by putting in a lot of physical effort instead of making the right movement and timing it right, this is a mistake many riders do! oh and don't get me wrong, just because i said that she is putting in a lot of physical force and that you don't have to be as aggressive doesn't mean that riding a pumptrack isn't physical or tiring..

[@pinkbike]

I could always use more pumptrack practice and Jackson lives next to that track so we aren't on the same level by any means hahah -Christina

[@nelson4483]

@@pinkbike That's understandable.. Just to make it clear Christina, i wrote the comment simply because i don't want people to go down the same rabbit whole like I did and not because i wanted to talk your skills down or anything.. Having a misconception of how pumping works can really hinder progress hard!!

[@ettoreUKP]

Actually your "corrections" seem to be totally wrong. Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJqVeJmVjLV-j9E

[@cooperbuck5021]

omfg your such a good rider

[@javierortiz82]

For some reason I can't seem to engage the legs while pumping, super frustrating, it's way harder than it looks.

[@Chad-xg8qx]

What model Hardtails were you using?

[@TryN2_Ride]

Second! Would live to know what Trek model Christina is riding.

[@TryN2_Ride]

Might have answered this - look like it’s a Trek Ticket DJ frame built up. Draco Bikes out of Palm Beach Gardens, FL makes, what looks like, a great setup.

[@queens552]

I'm building my own already got 26,000 lbs of dirt delivered to my house not even half way done and I'm looking to buy another truck load soon no dig no ride

[@oranzorgetgibson2167]

Where is the next walk the talk episode

[@petethompson6689]

Is this pump track in Squamish?

[@eryberto87]

seeing this video just after his WC DH win

[@rykerman0974]

What’s the best dj for there money

[@fininhale5369]

Watch Daily MTB Rider he posted a video on that the other day.

[@pinkbike]

The one you have with you ;-) -Christina

[@greta5805]

I was so scared for the phone in the pocket 😳😂

[@hhilgartner7]

Hi

[@aryanohri9135]

Bro when the next episode dropping

[@jakobhollon]

Should be on Thursday

[@rohanchivukula2809]

every thursday

[@pinkbike]

I love how nobody has to even ask what episode haha obviously PBA!! -Christina

[@jakobhollon]

@@pinkbike haha

[@aryanohri9135]

@@pinkbike LOL

[@juzwe2659]

Why should i be able to ride my bike with my weak foot forward???

[@shemshem9998]

i truly have no idea why, the only thing I can think off is dirt jumping/slopestyle. for doing oppos you sometimes have to switch the foot, even when coming off the lip

[@Pyromanemac]

In a flat corner you drop your outside foot and lean the bike while your body is upright. If you're coming through a flowy berm section mixed with flat corners, you may have your stance switched in some of those corners. Especially if you are trying to go fast and are using proper technique throughout. In that case, might as well at least get comfortable switched stance, if not proficient.

[@pinkbike]

Because then it becomes less weak ;-) And your body won't be so twisted and deformed over time. On long descents, 20 min or so, guaranteed you will want to swap feet at some point as the legs and arch get tired. Also good for those awkward times when you half-crank and then are in the rock roll..woops! -Christina

[@juzwe2659]

@@pinkbike Thank you for the answer :) So do EWS Pros change their foot position on long stages?

[@sandyarevanur6493]

No pump tracks near me There is only three pumptracks in our country

[@pinkbike]

Yikes!! Sounds like you and some pals need to get another going closer to home! -Christina

[@sandyarevanur6493]

@@pinkbike yeah it's a big problem if we even manual the cops come we are trying to build dirtjumps but it takes lot of time to build and thanks a lot for replying

[@PhuNguyen-jy8wq]

hearing your voice is sth please to me 😊

[@redamogus2745]

is that fox 36 LOWERED to 100mm ?or 831 ?

[@callumsmithmtb1113]

831 I think

[@williamgalloway4798]

It's a fox 36 dj, the fox dirt jump fork. It's got 36mm stantions, 100mm of travel, fits 26" wheels and I think it uses a boost 20mm axle but don't quote that.

[@redamogus2745]

@@callumsmithmtb1113 ye i think that's but ridefox web 831 is blackgloss , and no color option + lowerleg setting is different and in that video is yellow such as normal fox 36

[@redamogus2745]

@@williamgalloway4798 ye i know that named fox 831 but , fox 831 on web is blackgloss and no other color option

[@callumsmithmtb1113]

@@redamogus2745 that’s the team edition only for sponsors

[@andrisvelmeris]

I love doing speed laps but where i ride there is a high chance of crashing in to a scooter kid

[@alcidesrodriguez9986]

👌🤟🔝🙏🍻

[@henrywennberg1091]

if you want even more training use a dh bike

[@linmekse1014]

who has got a bmx bike

[@awfully.average]

I thought his name was jackson goslow haha

[@You_dont_know475]

What is the point in disliking a vid like this??

[@pinkbike]

hahah thank you! -Christina

[@RCKING1]

Anyone else think she looks way more at home on 26er over 29?

[@laupe2347]

This kid is like how old ?? And looks like he is sponsored by Trek, Fox and Enve !

[@jamesglezos]

He is 16

[@janetcharlish6483]

Trek, Fox, Fox Head, GoPro, Maxxis, Oakley, FiveTen, ENVE, Shimano, Chris King

[@janetcharlish6483]

He has it made for life

[@Vonix_YT23]

its PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT NOT PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS LOL

[@user-ic4gt7xj8e]

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