Rider Built Bike Jumps

Bicycle rider mid-air over a jump.

Recreational mountain bike riders have been building bike jumps and tracks in parks, bushland and reserves across the Shire for many years.

These jumps, known as 'Rider built bike jumps' are obstacles that have been constructed using soil, plant materials and other items to create a jump challenge.

For bike riders, especially younger riders, constructing these jumps is a fun, creative and challenging outlet, and particularly during the pandemic, the activity provided a valuable opportunity to get outdoors, to socialise and exercise during periods of isolation and lockdown. 

Over the last 18 months there has been a significant increase in the number of these jumps as well as their scale and unfortunately this has coincided with an increase in litter and debris left at the sites.      

We acknowledge the various benefits this activity brings to some members of our community but also the serious risks to public safety and our natural built environments. 

For this reason, rider built bike jumps have become a complex community issue that requires a balance in ensuring our young people have the opportunity for a creative and fun outlet while managing our duty of care.

We're currently searching for a solution that allows this activity to continue in a safer fashion that benefits the entire community.

We encourage you to read through the below frequently asked questions, so you are aware of the issues surrounding these jumps, the risks they pose and what alternatives exist. 

 

 

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