Trail: building, science, art, journeys, and gear
Trail: building, science, art, journeys, and gear
I’ll be adding new pages that will have some trail design info. The second installment is a page that comes complete with its own calculator for turns. The first installment was on jumps.
Trail Turn and Switchback Design Read More »
“What makes switchberms different than rolling crown switchbacks [depicted above]? -the leg just above the turn is a gentle grade, keeping speeds in check for descending riders (5%-8%). -the turn is on a nearly level platform and slightly bermed (insloped 6%-9%). -the climbing leg below the turn is brief but quite steep (15%-20%, or
Advanced Trail Building: ‘Switchberm’ Read More »