New Pump Track at Granite Creek Opens to the Public July 7th
PRESCOTT, AZ (June 22, 2021) –The City of Prescott Recreation Services Department, and Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance (PMBA), are pleased to announce completion of the new pump track at Granite Creek Park. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, followed by an opening party on Wednesday, July 7th at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration. There will be food, music and pump track riding demonstrations. Bring your own chair and beverage.
Recreation Services Director Joe Baynes said: “Prescott has a growing reputation as a mountain biking destination, and this new amenity adds to that. I want to thank PMBA and the entire community for the fundraiser that helped get this done.”
“We are excited about having a pump track in town,” said Ximena Florez, Board President of PMBA. “We want to thank the City of Prescott for assisting us throughout, including providing the land and some materials. Other sponsors include Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center, our Platinum sponsor, for believing in us. Thanks also to Josh Crothers from Prescott Landscape Professionals, the volunteers who gave their time to help, and all the donors who made the funding possible.”
A pump track is a closed-loop practice track consisting of berms, jumps, rollers connected by bank turns. The rider “pumps” their way through in a continuous loop for as long as they wish, without having to pedal. Riding a pump track is a great way for people to learn and improve MTB skills while gaining confidence and having fun. A pump track is a great tool for learning and practicing mountain biking skills, and it’s a place where all ages and skill levels can have fun together.
About PMBA – Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and promote mountain biking, trail access and diverse riding opportunities on Prescott area public lands through community education, advocacy, tourism, and unified action.
Sponsors:
Platinum – $10,000 or more
Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Gold – $5,000 or more
City of Prescott
Prescott Sunrise Lions Foundation
Greg Riordan and Lea Quinci
Silver – $2,500 or more
Prescott Landscape Professionals
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Yavapai – Prescott Indian Tribe
Bronze – $1,000 or more
Archer’s Bikes
The Barley Hound
Bikesmith Cyclery
Double Docs Rehab, PLLC
Dave and Marilyn Spellman
Greater Prescott Outdoors Fund
HighGear Bike Shop
Ironclad Bicycles
Michael and Jennifer Taylor
Northern Arizona Endodontics
Old World Masonry
Sarah and Mark Allen
Sheridan Property Group: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate BloomTree Realty
Major Donors – $500 or more
Dry Gulch Steak House
The Hehlen Company
Carmen Hurtado & Karen Klabacha
Joe and Wendy Allen
Mile Hi Animal Hospital
Nexus Southwest Land Surveyors
Prescott Dentistry
Subway Depot Marketplace
Dov Torenberg and Ximena Florez
Billy & Gina Wodrich, Kimball Midwest