West Lothian Council has invested £180,000 towards the installation of three bike pump tracks in public parks.
The project has built tracks in Craigspark in Livingston, and Bridgend Park and Fraser Park in Pumpherston.
Pump tracks are circuits of rollers, banked turns, and other features that riders can use to propel themselves by ‘pumping’ - generating their momentum by up and down body movements instead of pedalling.
The asphalt surfacing of the tracks means that they can be ridden on bikes, scooters, skates and skateboards.
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Dave King, executive councillor for sport and leisure, said: “These tracks are designed to be used by people of all ages and abilities making them accessible for everyone and helping people to progress their wheeled sport skills, encouraging healthy activity at all levels.
“I’m sure each track will prove very popular with the local community.”
The Craigspark track was the first to be completed.
The design of this was finalised following consultations with young people at Craigsfarm through the West Lothian Youth Action Project.
The track is proving very popular and some skill sessions, organised by Craigsfarm Community Centre, have already taken place there.
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Meanwhile pupils at Pumpherston and Uphall Station Primary School had their say on the Fraser Park track, and primary six pupils at Bridgend Primary had input into the final design of their local track - these are also now complete and ready to be ridden.
Tom Conn, executive councillor for the environment, said: “West Lothian Council is committed to improving the quality of open spaces for the residents of the county.
“These new bike tracks will allow residents to enjoy open spaces in their local community and promote a healthy and active lifestyle and I’m sure people will enjoy them for years to come.”
The tracks are all designed and built by Velosolutions UK.
