PRODUCT BROCHURE 2023
GREETINGS!
VELOSOLUTIONS AND CANADIAN RAMP COMPANY
Velosolutions specializes in everything from asphalt pump tracks, dirt jumps and trails, we along with Canadian Ramp Company are some of the country’s leading action sports design and construction firms. We ensure our clients receive state of the art bike and skate parks, by staying up to date with industry standards in order to provide your community with an action sports facility that they have only previously dreamt of.
Over the past 10 years our teams have designed and constructed some of North Americas most popular sports facilities. Through this experience we can provide innovative solutions and have the capacity to manage your project from concept to final. We strive to not only meet, but exceed your expectations.
We aim to provide an enjoyable design process that you and the users will enjoy being part of. We pride ourselves on getting the community involved as much as possible. Our goal is to design and create a facility that meets the users wants and needs, the team will provide an extensive yet efficient process that creates excitement for the users and will quickly become the talk of the town.
Velosolutions has developed a unique asphalt technique which is recommended on all of our builds to make sure everything runs smoothly, and milestones are hit on time. This process ensures the durability, cleanliness, all-weather functionality of the track and requires the least amount of maintenance.
Our tracks cater to all! From beginners to experts, young and old, as well as providing a facility that works for all types of wheels, even wheelchairs if requested. Our experience has shown us that these action sports facilities aren’t just an outdoor recreational activity, but a place of progression and courage. A place where personalities and skills can blossom into careers, these facilities can change lives. This is why we do what we do! We hope that we can provide this experience to your community.
We look forward to hearing your response, and are excited about the prospect of working with you and your team in the future.
Respectfully submitted,
Amedeo Gadotti | Director Velosolutions Canada West LTD.amedeo.gadotti@velosolutions.com
Graham Cooke | Vice President Canadian Ramp Company graham@canadianrampcompany.ca
COMPANY PROFILE
Velosolutions is a global leader in pump track and trail building. In 2012, Velosolutions built the world’s first asphalt pump track and initiated the growth of the global pump track community. Today, our tracks are loved by beginners and pro athletes because of the unique designs that provide fun, progress, and challenges for everyone on all types of wheels. Our team designed and constructed over 45 pump tracks in Canada in the last 5 years. With long lasting expertise in the sports industry, Velosolutions are recognized as the pump track authority by the UCI and other governing bodies.
Experience
With 535 projects completed and more than 150 new pump tracks built each year around the world, Velosolutions has the skill set to design the most exciting, challenging and safe tracks for all riders.
Innovation
The desire to make this sport accessible to everyone around the world pushes Velosolutions to further improve their design and construction methods on every project.
Sustainability
We believe in green technologies and live by sustainable practices, incorporating nature in the core of our value proposition.
Passion
Our experienced team of sports enthusiasts know exactly how to combine the needs of clients, with the sophisticated expectations of the riders.
Velosolutions has its roots in mountain biking and understands the sport. Founded by Claudio Caluori, a former UCI Downhill Mountain Bike racer and current global ambassador to the sport—Velosolutions’ experience comes from the heart of the sport. We have ridden bike parks and trails around the world and have hands-on experience in knowing the preferences of mountain bikers. Combined with expert knowledge in design and construction and utilizing the latest technologies, Velosolutions have developed world-class pimp tracks around the world that cater for all sports on wheels.
Our pump tracks provide the ideal access to cycling, skating, scooters and in-line skating, for toddlers through to the seasoned professionals. All our tracks are designed to encourage community spirit, learning and promote an active outdoor lifestyle for all. Velosolutions pump tracks are a hive of community spirit and a destination for all to enjoy themselves.
COMPANY PROFILE
Canadian Ramp Company and our bike focused brand Progressive Bike Ramps is a professional design and build firm geared to create custom bike recreation areas with emphasis on innovation and sustainability. With over 150 projects in 10 years, we have become an industry leader in sustainable bike recreation, striving to create world class parks that provide a healthy and active space for cyclists of all ages and skill levels.
For each project, Canadian Ramp Company provides professional design services to create designs unique to each community. Our design team of Bike Park Specialists and Visual Artists work directly with stakeholders and community groups to assess opportunities and constraints of the future bike recreation sites.
Once completed, this fun and creative process provides each community with an actionable plan to take their project from concept to reality.
Our specialized team of builders work to construct your project from start to finish and our sustainable features are manufactured in our 57,000 square foot facility allowing us to provide you with factory direct pricing and service on a large scale.
We are committed to bring the full depth of our expertise to each project and offer these turnkey services to ensure each park is designed and built to the highest standards.
KEY PERSONNEL VELOSOLUTIONS
Claudio Caluori
FOUNDER AND CEO
Bio
Claudio Caluori founded Velosolutions because cycling—in any form—has always been a big part of his life. The sport has taken Claudio to many places around the world, both as a professional racer and a track builder. He has learned many life lessons along the way and has experienced first-hand how pump tracks positively change lives for every community in which Velosolutions works.
From Roma in Lesotho through Aranyaprathet in Thailand, all the way to Zurich and New York City – pump tracks bring people into sports and bring people together. This is why #pumpforpeace, the Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships, pumptrack.com, and everything else Velosolutions does has the same goal: to make sport on wheels accessible to everyone. Because Velosolutions believes that this will ultimately change the world.
• Born 1977 in Switzerland
• Speaks English, French, German, Spanish
• Played hockey since the age of 7
• Raced mountain bikes since1993
KEY PERSONNEL VELOSOLUTIONS
Amedeo Gadotti
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR VELOSOLUTIONS CANADA WEST
Key Project Roles Bio
Design & Project Management Canada;
• Pemberton Bike Park.
• Oviatt Bike Park.
• Jordie Lunn Bike Park.
• Chilliwack Pump tracks.
• South Glenmore, Inglewood, Confederation Park, Calgary.
• Stevie Smith Bike Park, Nanaimo BC, Canada.
• Plus many other pump track projects.
Design & Project Management Worldwide;
• Bike Park, Val Gardena, Italy.
• Plose Bike Park, Bressanone, Italy.
Designer;
• Val Di Sole Bike Park, Comezzadura, Italy.
• Innsbruck Bike, Innsbruck, Austria.
Amedeo Gadotti worked for 14 years as a Project Manager and Technical Director for a general contractor in the North of Italy, where was responsible for several built ski runs and gondolas for ski resorts. In 2012, he started to expand his skills to the Bike Park and Pump Track industry and continues to use his construction skills and experiences to follow his passion for Mountain Biking and Trail Building. Since 2012, Amedeo been involved in many Bike Park projects in Europe, mainly in the Alps as a Trail Designer and Project Manager. In 2012, he joined Velosolutions, managing Velosolutions Italy until 2016 when he moved to Canada (BC).
Alongside Claudio, Amedeo has completed designs and technical drawings for over 470+ projects around the world. In 2020 with Claudio, they opened the Western branch of Velosolutions Canada, since then he is managing the new company. Under his direction, Velosolutions Canada West built several important projects in British Columbia (Pemberton Bike Park, Oviatt Bike Park, Langford, Chilliwack, Tumbler Ridge, Mission), in Alberta with three tracks in Calgary, High River, in Saskatchewan, Battleford and Martensville, and two pump tracks in Windsor and Yellowknife.
KEY PERSONNEL VELOSOLUTIONS
Michael Tully
PROJECT MANAGER/ DESIGNER
Bio
Michael Tully has worked in the architectural and mountain bike industry since 2011, his experience in design and mountain bike coaching has created a truly unique set of skills. This has developed into a career in mountain bike design.
After spending several years in the UK developing his Architectural trade, from bespoke staircases to commercial retail design. Michael decided to immigrate to Canada in 2014 to follow his passion of mountain biking, since then he has become one of Whistler Bike Parks most advanced and sought after coaches. He spends the majority of his coaching focusing on youth development programs, shaping the future talents of the industry.
In this time Michael saw the opportunity to develop his own business that focused on trail and skill center design. He has designed several bike parks and trail systems around the globe in countries such as China, U.S.A. and New Zealand as well as projects for the Whistler Bike Park. Michael’s work in China helped introduce mountain biking into the country, a country which is now integrating mountain biking into all of its winter resorts. Most recently Michael joined the Velosolutions team, where his variety of experience has led him to be an exceptional asset to the team.
• Born 1988 in United Kingdom
• Immigrated to Canada in 2014
• Played competitive sports since age 8
• Mountain Biked since age 12
KEY PERSONNEL
CANADIAN RAMP COMPANY
Nathan Bemo
PRESIDENT/ OWNER OF CRC
Bio
With a passion for skateboarding and a desire to work somewhere that didn’t require him wearing a tie, Nathan Bemo founded American Ramp Company (ARC) in 1998. What started out as just a couple of guys in a garage has evolved into an action sports development company with worldwide impact. As an avid skater, Nathan’s focus for ARC is to design and build innovative skate parks.
John Hunter
OWNER OF CRC
Bio
Focused on the development of spaces that get more people excited about action sports John has led the creative direction of countless project and product launches. Over the years John has contributed to publications and been a speaker at recreation conferences throughout the country. His development of the Bicycle Playground concept has led to the creation of a new type of facility that acts as an easy first step for any community looking to invest in cycling infrastructure.
• Avid Mountain Biker since 2009
• Over 11 years of experience in the development of parks and recreation infrastructure
• Actively working with Strider Sports to launch biking program for public schools to make sure all kids can ride by first grade
• Has been a part of hundreds of skate and bike park projects in communities around the world Developing the youngest generation of bikers by championing Bicycle Playground parks
• Skateboarder since 1986, mountain biker since.
• 2009 Built and ran skate park from 1994-1998
• Founded American Ramp Company in 1998 Responsible for 1000s of skate parks in 43 countries.
• BS Business (and minor in Total Quality Management) from Missouri Southern State University, 1998; Contractor’s license holder in multiple states
KEY PERSONNEL CANADIAN
RAMP COMPANY
Action Sports Designer Megan Bradley Bio
• Champion Mountain Bicyclist since 2014, rider since 2008
• Action sports park designer since 2018
• Master of Landscape Architect Degree from
• University of California, Berkeley
VICE PRESIDENT OF CRC Graham Cooke Bio
• Been in the Action Sports Industry since 2011
• CPSI Certified
• Lead and been involved in 150+ Action Sports
• Projects and built parks in 9 different countries
• Extensive experience with design workshops and community engagement all over Canada
NOTABLE PROJECTS:
• ON, Vaughan
• ON, Toronto (x3)
• NS, Yarmouth
• Hong Kong, China
• ON, Ottawa
• YFC Winnipeg
• Colon, Panama
• All kids can ride by first grade
• Female Athlete of the Year: University of California, Berkeley 2016; Mountain Bike Rider of the Year: Interbike International Bike Expo 2016; National Champion Cat 1 MX Mountain Biking: Mammoth, CA 2016; Omnium Champion: WCCC Mountain Bike Series 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
• Extensive experience in GIS, Rhino, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign
Action Sports Designer/ Builder Alex Fowler Bio
• Professional BMX rider since 2009
• Professional designer and builder for since 2010
• Involved in design and build for Rio 2016
• Olympic BMX course, largest BMX track in the US, US Olympic training center, Sea Otter Classic, Google, Subaru, Fox, Specialized Bicycles, elite level competition venues, top notch mountain bike parks and pump tracks around the world.
• BS Degree in Communications and Sport Management, California State University
• Extensive experience on heavy equipment in building parks and supervising crews
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
WHAT WE DO
From pump tracks to mountain bike trails, from concept through to creation, Velosolutions is equipped to deliver industry leading design and construction around the globe.
We are dedicated to making cycling as accessible as possible and have developed unique design techniques that appeal to the novice rider equally as much as the professional.
We operate through a global network of professionals with profound knowledge in cycling, action sports, tourism and urban development. With experience that spans from UCI World Cup track building through to sport activation, Velosolutions is in a constant state of evolution as we strive to improve our products and services with every project we undertake.
Today we’re able to offer our products and services worldwide with premier partners in more than 20 countries. We help communities and their decision makers to find answers to their modern day social challenges and recreational demands. Our Mission is to provide easy access to cycling and action sports to everyone in the world in a sustainable way.
Pump Tracks
Over the last two decades, we have developed several types of pump tracks. Each type suits different needs and fits a certain group of users.
Bike Trails
Our designated bike parks have become popular destinations for cycle enthusiasts at all skill-levels and fit in both, urban and rural areas of any given space.
Events/ Competitions
We create and manage events for the various users of our tracks. From local, festival-style events, to the UCI Pump Track World Championships.
Consulting/ Marketing
Our experienced team of sports enthusiasts knows exactly how to combine the needs of our clients with the sophisticated expectations of the riders.
PUMP TRACKS
HIGH PERFORMANCE PLAYGROUNDS
WHAT IS A VELOSOLUTIONS PUMP TRACK?
Velosolutions Pump Tracks are both playgrounds and training facilities for bikers, skateboarders or scooter riders of all skill levels. Asphalted tracks are hot spots for all kinds of riders who seek a fun and action-filled sports experience.
Velosolutions Pump Tracks are highly popular destinations that become a hive of community activity. Riders enjoy practicing the basic skills of carrying momentum, improving balance and building speed by using their arms and legs to pump their bike/ board/scooter around the track.
As riders improve their skills, the tracks are designed to provide the option for more challenges with increased speed and skill, without needing to change the construction. A feature that a 5-year-old can roll through can be used as a gap jump for a professional.
WHAT SETS VELOSOLUTIONS PUMP TRACKS APART?
Not only were we the first to create both concrete and asphalt pump tracks, but we have been the best to do so. Our unique savoir faire has resulted in world class pump tracks in cities across the globe.
Each pump track is unique and comes with the highest standard of service quality. Look out for our famous “red lines” on our pump tracks! If you’re riding the red line, you’ll be having the official Velosolutions experience.
PUMP PORTFOLIO TRACK DIVERSITY
We have been driving innovation in the industry expanding our portfolio with a variety of different types of tracks, including pump tracks specifically designed to suit beginners (kids) to seasoned racing pros. We can design indoor parks, urban waves, pump bowls which feature skate park bowl features, asphalt jump lines as well as gravity fed snake lines!
SNAKE RUN
STANDARD TRACK
JUMP LINES
STANDARD TRACK
OUR FRONT RUNNER
As the flagship among the Velosolutions Pump Tracks, this standard sized pump track fulfills all requirements to host world-class pump track events, including the UCI Pump Track World Championships.
Despite its high profile, the track is accessible to riders of all skill levels, as well as to any kind of wheeled sports including skateboard (long and short), BMX, scooters, balance bikes or in-line skates. The design allows for multiple continuous laps without rejoining the start hill, thus riders are able to create the exertion desired, e.g. equivalent to a lap of an Olympic BMX race track or a mountain bike downhill trail.
The track layout is extraordinarily dense and offers a huge amount of variety in line choice and transfer options, making it not only a fun venue for training stamina and coordination, but also an exhilarating playground for freestylers of any discipline.
KIDS TRACKS
START THEM YOUNG!
Similar to a standard pump track, kids pump tracks bring the same benefits, but has a design that is tailored to younger and beginner users, especially pre-school riders on balance bikes.
Features are designed for smaller riders, smaller wheels and the entire area is designed in a way that perfectly allows beginners to master basic pump track movements and skills before taking on a standard sized pump track.
URBAN WAVE INNOVATIVE DESIGN
An Urban Wave is the perfect beginner playground and entry to asphalt pump tracks. The type of project fits neatly between other tracks, or into small urban settings. Built with small obstacles and smooth transitions, the Urban Wave is inviting to novices that want to enjoy the movement of rolling over seamless contours.
INDOOR PUMP TRACKS
THE WEATHER PROOF SOLUTION
Our hands-on construction methods allow us to create projects in small places and inside existing buildings. We can build any type of track, park, bowl, or even a jump line if the height clearance allows.
Riders and skaters like riding indoors during the wet and cold months as well as providing great training facilities through the winter periods, plus riders are willing to pay a fee for this privilege.
JUMP LINES
URBAN ROLLER COASTERS
The asphalt jump lines contain multiple jump lines of varying difficulty. Offering jumps of increasing size and technical demand, they allow for step-by-step skills development. Building on the skills acquired on the kids pump track and standard pump track, the jump lines are the perfect preparation for more advanced freestyle skills.
All of the jumps are designed to be safe, yet progressive with each of them being rollable and without deep bowls before the landings of the jumps.
Most importantly, compared to the high maintenance costs of regular dirt jump lines our asphalt jump lines have no maintenance fees. They also provides a consistent jump, where nobody is able to adjust the shape/ height of the features creating a safer riding environment.
PUMP BOWL / PUMP PARK
OUR ALL ROUND PLATFORM
The freestyle biking community has grown exponentially in popularity over recent years, and riders seek alternative riding spaces and parks to progress in their sport and spend quality time honing their skills. Velosolutions pump bowls and parks are designed to offer progressively complex challenges and opportunities for everyone.
The pump bowl is a freestyle orientated pump track that has similar attributes to a swimming pool, taking inspiration from concrete skate parks and back yard swimming pools the pump bowl helps to offer a wider variety of features to a more diverse field of riding styles.
The bowl provides riders with the opportunity to be creative with their line choice and create something unique every time they drop in. The pump parks are suitable for all wheels and can include rails, ramps, hips and other skate park elements.
SNAKE RUN
GRAVITY FED PUMP TRACKS
Snake runs are a truly unique experience, they share all the attributes of our standard pump tracks except they are gravity fed meaning they are a downhill style trail. It requires riders to put in less input in order to achieve speed, requires brake control and is a awesome way to help develop rider skill. Riders of all abilities and on all styles of wheels can enjoy.
The site requires a slope in order for a snake run to be constructed.
TRACK DESIGN
TAILOR MADE SOLUTIONS
Our pump track designs make optimum use of the available area, always creating a wide range of possible combinations within the given space.
(1) On the long straights users can learn to «pump» and jump.
(2) The track has a clearly defined mainline that touches at many places creating countless new line options and transfers.
(3) The starting platform as well as the platforms nestled inside the track offer adequate space to rest.
(4) Velosolutions recommends creating a chill out area around the track.
For each customer we create a tailor-made design specific to their needs.
TRACK SURFACE A
UNIQUE ASPHALT TECHNIQUE
We have developed a specific asphalt process. The technique ensures the cleanliness of the track and makes it maintenance-free. We recommend building with asphalt because of its outstanding advantages:
• Durability
• All-weather suitability
• Low rolling resistance
• Maximum traction
Velosolutions Asphalt Pump tracks are loved by mountain bikers, BMXers, skaters, in-line skaters and scooter riders from any age, gender and nation.
Maintenance is limited to the green areas and annual inspection of the slopes and drainage. When we hand over the pump track, you will receive maintenance and care instructions.
PROJECT APPROACH
When Velosolutions and Canadian Ramp Company design your pump track and skills park, you can expect a design unique to your location, user group, and budget.
The best way to do this is through community consultation, whether its surveys, site visits, virtual and live meetings, we really grasp the wants and needs of the users and the client. We offer both in house or virtual design consultations depending on what you and your staff are able to accommodate.
When choosing our team for your project you can be sure we will create a unique destination for your area, and that your staff and users will have a great experience throughout the entire process! Our design team is made up of industry professionals that allow us to bridge the gap between users and the client. When designing your space, we understand that, while the park is for the users it needs to be built in a way that makes sense for the location.
Once conceptual designs are completed and approved, we will move into executive design phase and then onto construction.
Our approach to construction has proven successful for the past ten years. Through our build style and materials, we have mastered compaction of the base. Using our special mix of asphalt, we can easily contour the asphalt into the shape we want. The fine mix allows for a smooth finish for those smaller wheels, while still allowing for good grip through any weather conditions.
We look at landscaping options that will allow for minimal maintenance. Throughout planning and construction we are continually looking for ways to reduce costs, but also provide the highest quality end product. We do this by involving local contractors that can provide extensive knowledge and expertise on local environments.
Once construction of the pump track begins, our in house ground work team will build a structural base, shaping the granular material and laying the asphalt for the pump track. It’s this streamline approach that gives us the ability to have the project completed within our deadlines time after time.
When choosing Velosolutions and the Canadian Ramp Company you can rest assured that we will create a quality product that will support existing infrastructure and provide a communities with an exciting destination for all ages and abilities.
DESIGN SERVICE SCHEDULE
One of the main focuses prior to design of the project is the understanding of the clients requests and ideas. Feedback after the preliminary design is important to check if the project provided responds to expectations. For this reason, meeting with the client is crucial for our design process. Our design approval process has been listed below;
STEP 1:
PRELIMINARY DESIGN
STEP 2:
FIRST ENGAGEMENT WITH CLIENT
STEP 3:
FEEDBACK
STEP 4: STEP 5:
STEP 6:
UPDATE OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN ACCORDING TO FEEDBACK RECEIVED
SECOND ENGAGEMENT WITH CLIENT
EXECUTIVE DESIGN
- EXECUTIVE DRAWING
- CONSTRUCTION DRAWING
- MATERIALS LIST
STEP 7:
REQUEST OF THE NECESSARY CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
STEP 8:
PERMIT RECEIVED, PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES BEGIN
APPROXIMATELY 4 WEEKS
DESIGN EXAMPLES
Each Velosolutions Pump Track design is tailor made to our client’s needs and maximizes the potential of our client’s location. Velosolutions is known world wide for its exciting and multi option track designs. We ensure our tracks are accessible for first time riders and young children whilst enabling progression and also appealing the most experienced riders. Many different combinations of rollers and turns will allow enough challenges for both, beginners and pro racers to improve their riding.
SIZE: 500 - 750m 2
COST: $200-$275k
SIZE: 750- 1000m 2
COST: $275-$340k
DESIGN EXAMPLES
SIZE: 1000 - 1250m 2
COST: $340-$375k
SIZE: 1250- 1500m 2
COST: $375-$430k
DESIGN EXAMPLES
SIZE: 1500 - 1750m 2
COST: $430-$490k
SIZE: 1750- 2000m 2
COST: $490-$550k
DESIGN EXAMPLES
SIZE: 2000 - 2500m 2
COST: $550-$700k
SIZE: 3000+ m 2
COST: $820k +
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
THE PROCESS
A detailed construction process will be designed in partnership with you, maximizing cost efficiency and guaranteeing a seamless workflow. Construction is completed by our experienced experts, while labour, materials and machinery can be sourced by the client to maximize the budget. Each construction starts with site prep which can also be completed in advanced by local sub-contractors or taken care of by Velosolutions. Once the topsoil is removed, the terrain leveled and the drainage system in place, we have an average time of six weeks until project completion (for 2500 m2 track).
STEP 1
MOBILIZATION AND SITE PREPARATION
Fencing, Marking, Top Soil Removal, Site Levelling
Executed by Velosolutions or Sub-Contractors
STEP 2
DRAINAGE
French Drains/ Tie-In
Executed by Velosolutions or Sub-Contractors
STEP 3
FILLING AND SHAPING
Filling with 3/4” Road Base, Shaping, Compacting
Executed by Velosolutions
STEP 4
ASPHALT
Delivery, Laying, Shaping, Compacting Executed by Velosolutions
STEP 5
LANDSCAPING
Regular Sod or Artificial Turf
Executed by Velosolutions or Sub-Contractors
STEP 6
FINISHING
Branding, Safety Lines and Finishing
Executed by Velosolutions or Sub-ContractorsBIKE TRAILS ACTION PACKED LANDSCAPES
BIKE PARKS & TRAILS: A GROWING TOURISM INDUSTRY
Mountain bike and cycle tourism is arguably one of the largest growing tourism sectors globally. From the mountains to the city, more people than ever are looking to escape on their bikes and to explore the world. Bike parks and dedicated trails provide the opportunity to become a cycling destination and Velosolutions are equipped with the tools and experience to design and build dedicated solutions for your region.
Why should you begin to transform your region into a mountain bike tourism destination today? Just like with skiing and snowboarding, cyclists around the world are looking to mountain biking and bike parks as a destination for their next holiday. Mountain resorts can now offer tourism 365 days a year.
Mountain biking is one of the fastest-growing sports globally, and so is the demand for great trails and destinations. A well-built trail system will attract many riders, with their families and friends. Velosolutions is equipped with the tools and experience to design and build customized solutions for every possible situation.
Our team of passionate staff are all experienced riders and know how to design a trail that will be exciting to ride for every rider – beginners and professionals. Our goal is to build a trail for you that will make everyone smile, and therefore keep them coming back for more.
Velosolutions handcrafts everything between world-class downhill tracks that have hosted world championships and kid-friendly trails. Deeply nestled in the Swiss Alps, we understand the world of mountain biking like no one else. We promise unforgettable rides at your venue.
EVENTS
FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL EVENT MANAGEMENT
In addition to building pump tracks and parks, we create and manage events for the various users of pump tracks. These include everything from local, festival-style opening shows to the official UCI Pump Track World Championships and various National Series such as the PumpKing Skateboard Challenge.
Through our network of pro athletes, communication channels and content creators, we have access to the influential people that will be leveraged to maximize the event exposure.
UCI PUMP TRACK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
UCI Pump Track World Championships has already succeeded in creating a revolutionary global pump track racing series with over 23 groundbreaking events taking place around the world in 2018. More than 2,000 athletes participated in over 19 countries and 67 riders competed in the first World Final that saw local heroes, elite BMX racers and MTB World Champions compete on an even playing field. 2023, the immense growth in pump track with its unique and fresh approach to competitive biking on a global level is undeniable.
VELOSOLUTIONS ACADEMY
The modular package includes different elements, which can be combined individually for every imaginable event. Whether it’s a show for a new opening, a summer closing party or the comeback after the Corona sleep, the new Velosolutions Academy offers tailor-made entertainment for everyone. Our goal is to make your event an unforgettable experience, to capture the best moments and share them with the world.
EXPERT COMMENTATING
Get the passion and the excitement of our sport to your audience through Claudio’s voice, and hear from 27 years of experience in the mountain bike industry as a pro rider, track builder, team manager, coach, sponsor, event organizer, and Velosolutions founder.
EVENTS
CONSULTING & MARKETING OUR ADDITIONAL
SERVICES
EVERYTHING FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL
WE ANALYZE, CREATE, DEVELOP AND MARKET CYCLING SOLUTIONS
Over the last 2 decades Velosolutions has established a global network and unrivaled knowledge of the cycling, tourism and event industries. Today, cycling demand is growing. Destinations and/or cities need to react to this demand by offering new services and activities to ensure development and security. Velosolutions know-how in project management, design, construction, live activation and marketing make them the perfect consulting partner for destinations, tourism offices, event organizers, private groups, cities and communes in order to grow their cycling offer.
Our goal is to bring authenticity and long term solutions for the development of the cycling offer on site. Bike infrastructures are expensive, yes, but they are also very durable, so it’s very important to make the right choice when it comes to the experts who will guide you through the process. Our deep expertise helps to create, activate and deploy your bike offering with the right infrastructures, partners and communication.
Both Velosolutions and Claudio Caluori have unique positions with world-wide reach in the actions sports world.
• Claudio Caluori’s marketing power as an athlete, commentator, pioneer and innovator and access to many of the worlds best riders.
In addition to building pump tracks and parks, we create and manage events for the various users of pump tracks. These include everything from local, festival-style opening shows to the official Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships and various National Series such as the PumpKing Skateboard Challenge. Through our network of pro athletes, communication channels and content creators, we have access to the influential people that will be leveraged to maximize the event exposure.
• Digital content creation through our professional team of photographers and film makers.
• Partners in 23 countries, tracks in 50 countries.
• Connections to industry-leading magazines and publications and owned communication channels in multiple languages.
• The UCI showed recognition of our event- management skills, by granting us the World Championship qualifiers and finals.
VELOSOLUTIONS & CRC
A ONE OF A KIND PARTNERSHIP
OUR VISION
Velosolutions and Canadian Ramp Company have developed a truly unique relationship, bringing together two companies with a shared passion for action sports. Combining our experience from asphalt pump tracks, skate parks, bike trails and more. Velosolutions and CRC work together to provide our clients with a one stop shop for all things action sports.
Velosolutions United States and the American Ramp Company have had the same succesful partnership operating out of the U.S.A for the past 6 years.
PRODUCT INTEGRATION
The integration of our products allows us to create state of the art facilities which integrate pump tracks with skate parks, wooden features with dirt landings and bike parks that can include a combination of all the features we build.
CRC
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO CANADIAN RAMP COMPANY
WHAT WE DO
We are Canadian Ramp Company. What started out as a couple of guys in a garage in Midwest, US has grown into one of the most diverse Action Sports Park design and construction teams in the world.
For over 10 years we have worked alongside civic leaders, park planners and advocates to develop skate and bike park facilities in their communities. Over the last decade we have seen how these parks have impacted communities and transformed the lives of the people who grew up enjoying them. We are now seeing kids that grew up riding one of our early parks becoming parents and community leaders themselves, all with a passion for continuing the mission of creating places to ride and recreate.
We believe that communities need fun and safe places to gather and recreate. Our passion focuses on action sports as designers, project managers, builders, and participants.
Getting people outside and active on a consistent basis changes lives, and changing lives helps change the world.
CRC has built skate parks and bike parks in 44 countries all over the world. Our team offers every kind of Action Sports Park solution with the belief that every kid in every community should have access to a dedicated space to call their own. Regardless of site or budget, we’ll work with you. Our team starts by getting community input and going from there.
Skate Parks
Both in-ground and on-ground options depending on budget and site allowances.
Pre-Fabricated Pump Tracks
Pre-fab tracks offer a lower budget option to provide communities with non-permanent as well as permanent pump track options.
Progressive Bike Ramps
Pre-fabricated features, from jumps to skinnies. Our manufacturing process provides exceptional quality and low maintenance.
Community Bike Parks
Bike parks provide family-friendly recreation in a safe, sustainable, progressive area.
SKATE PORTFOLIO
IN-GROUND
Over the past decade, Canadian Ramp Company has built skate parks in every imaginable climate and condition all around the world. As part of our company’s growth, we have assembled an All-Star Team to execute our skate park design and construction projects.
The team at Canadian Ramp Company comes from diverse backgrounds and places. We understand that each and every community has its own unique set of opportunities and challenges when it comes to developing a skate park that turns into something that’s uniquely theirs.
Investing in an in ground concrete skate park is a big decision and we believe partnering with the right firm is the key to success. Over the last decade Canadian Ramp Company has built concrete skate parks in every imaginable climate and condition. There are a lot of variables to manage when designing and building a concrete park and our team is committed to working with the project to insure a quality park that represents the skaters and broader community.
ABOVE GROUND
Every community has their own unique set of opportunities and challenges when it comes to developing a skate park, often an above ground skate park is the best fit. There are three primary build methods for aboveground parks, Pro Series with a MaxGrip Steel surface, X-Series which has a phenolic surface like Skatelite or Ramp Armor. We also offer a Stealth Classic build which is a custom on site wood build with a Ramp Armor or Skatelite surface.
PRO-OPS
Canadian Ramp Company’s “Pro Ops” line is a selection of skate features designed with and by professional skateboarders. Each feature bears the signature of the Pro Skater that provided input and endorsement. Whether it is in a new design or adding some new flavor to an existing park the Pro Ops features are a blast to skate and visually awesome.
PRE-FABRICATED PUMP TRACKS
Are you looking to promote the fun of sport at an event or evaluate the needs of constructed infrastructures? Want to see what effect a pump track might have on your local community? A mobile pump track or a pre-cast concrete track might be your solution! For temporary or permanent installations and events, Velosolutions and CRC offer Modular pump tracks & skills obstacles for rent or for sale. Both can be used flexibly and individually on all sorts of terrain.
MODULAR PUMP TRACK
Modular pump tracks make it possible for any community to build a low maintenance, low cost, hard surface pump track that can be enjoyed by every age, skill level and riding discipline. While a modular pump track is often installed as a permanent park feature it is also possible that the track be relocated or reconfigured.
PRE-CAST CONCRETE
Constructed with high strength precision cast concrete, our “Mason Series” pump tracks are a perfect fit for any community that wants the lowest maintenance hard surface pump track available. A Mason track can be installed on an existing concrete or asphalt pad like an underutilized tennis court or installed in ground, contoured into the landscape.
PROGRESSIVE BIKE RAMPS
At PBR we are dedicated to the sustainability and innovation of mountain biking. We continue to work with our multiple trail building partners to ensure a quality product and relevancy in the mountain biking industry.
A city typically has facilities for most sports, but mountain biking is often overlooked. In the past, mountain bikers had to rely on their own skills in ramp and obstacle building, to practice their sport, but not anymore. PBR manufactures pre-fabricated ramps specially designed for mountain biking. At PBR our ramps are a sustainable, virtually maintenance-free product designed to enhance the skills of mountain bikers in any setting.
At Progressive Bike Ramps we understand what riders want in a bike park because we don’t just build the ramps, we also ride. PBR consists of a dedicated group of individuals from different walks of like who came together for one purpose: to advance the sport we love as well as improve our own bike skills.
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PRE-FABRICATED FEATURES
PBR the World’s leading manufacturer of engineered Pre-Fabricated Bike Features. At PBR, our ramps are Designed to Ride, and Built to Last. We provide a sustainable, minimal maintenance product that enhances any bike recreation area while providing skills progression opportunities to mountain bikers in every setting.
STAINLESS STEEL, LASER CUT, POWDER COATED
SKILL DEVELOPMENT FEATURES
This piece began as our prototype and has developed into a staple for any skills course. Starting out with a roller to generate momentum, it then gives you two options –roll straight out and down a ramp, or wheelie drop down into an alternate line which requires that you hit it with more speed.
JUMP FEATURES
Wooden ramps provide a consistent jump that doesn’t change during its lifetime, nobody is able to adjust the shape/ height of the features creating a safer riding environment. Dirt jumps often corrode without routine maintenance. Our ramps dramatically reduce the up keep costs compared to regular dirt jumps.
COMMUNITY BIKE PARKS
WHAT IS A BIKE PARK?
A bike park is a piece of land specifically designed for off-road or mountain biking. Bike parks can be built in small urban areas, public lands or integrated with trail systems. A bike park may include skills courses, pump tracks, jumps, trails and features. With many design and budget options available, a bike park is an achievable project for all communities.
WHY A BIKE PARK?
Bike parks provide family-friendly recreation. The need for safe, sustainable, progressive riding areas is growing with bikings popularity there is a great need for every community to have a space to enjoy riding opportunities.
The health benefits of riding bicycles is wide spread and well documented. From combating obesity and nature deficit disorder to strengthening the bonds of friends and family, biking has the power to transform communities.
Bike parks and bike trails can be integrated into existing park systems, trail systems, planned communities, placed adjacent to skate sparks or used to re-purpose vacant land.
Urban bike parks are a great way to introduce biking into the community, the parks consist of pump tracks, dirt jumps, learn to ride areas they can even include cafes, retail/ rental and a community space including picnic benches and gathering areas. The parks will also include kid specific zones where parents can relax and watch their children in a safe controlled environment.
A Bicycle Playground is exactly what is sounds like, a playground designed with features for kids to ride. Bicycle Playgrounds include features like ladder bridges, rollers, tunnels, and even teeter-totters specifically designed to offer a variety of fun obstacles that safely build cycling confidence.
Many people live in neighborhoods where kids don’t have a safe place to learn to ride, so they end up trying to learn on the sidewalk or in the street. In a neighborhood with a Bicycle Playground, parents can teach kids to ride in an area that is created just for that.
There is added motivation for kids to learn to ride since they are witnessing other kids riding and having fun. Bicycle Playgrounds have benefits that kids never think about that are at the top of the list for recreation professionals, such as getting kids outside, learning balance, gaining strength, focusing on and completing tasks, and interacting with other kids. Bicycle Playgrounds also teach kids to practice taking turns as they complete laps around the track.
Like traditional parks and playgrounds, a bike park or Bicycle Playground creates a place for neighborhoods to gather, families to bond and new friendships to form. Unlike traditional playgrounds that children eventually outgrow, everybody can use and enjoy a Bicycle Playground regardless of age. Even if your community has a world-class cycling infrastructure with access to paved and natural trails, a Bicycle Playground can complement what already exists by providing a place purposefully built for young riders.
URBAN BIKE PARKS BICYCLE PLAYGROUNDSCOMMUNITY BIKE PARKS SKILLS PARKS
WHAT IS A SKILLS BIKE PARK?
So, what is a “Skills Bike Park?” Skills Bike Parks are environments for children, teens or adults who want to learn essential bicycle riding skills in safe and fun conditions. They are purposely designed areas with a gravel/dirt surface and various technical and challenging elements. Skills Bike Parks can be built as unique bike parks in urban areas, for example, or as additions to existing bike parks.
SKILLS WHY?
Why Skills Parks? To start, they’re fun. But that’s not all. To date, there are more than 1.5 billion bicycles on earth. This is a great opportunity to create more and more destinations to inspire people to ride their bikes. These parks offer a great option to spend quality time in a fun and engaging way with family and friends all the while improving your riding skills. A skills park is a great addition to any city or bike park.
RESPONSIBILITY
GLOBAL INITIATIVE
EDUCATING ECO-MOBILITY
We offer a platform for introducing children to the world and advantages of Eco-mobility. By offering them a secure environment for them to learn the basics on two wheels, we hope to guide them (and their leg muscles) to use these forms of transportation more in the future.
THINKING LOCAL
As our national networks continue to grow, we aim to increase local production and sourcing of supplies. Staying local is a great way to reduce construction’s impact on the earth.
BUILDING GREEN
Velosolutions just reached a big milestone on the way to the goal of becoming a fully electric construction company: We are busy working on the world’s first mountain bike trail that is built with 100% renewable, pure electricity. All the machinery and vehicles are battery- powered and charged with locally produced electricity from hydro or solar. The pioneer project in the Swiss Alps is a vital part of the Greenstyle initiative in the premium alpine destination of FlimsLaax-Falera.
This green approach is becoming a company goal for every partner around the globe, with every team doing their best to become as green as possible within their working environment.
PROMOTING RECYCLING
We’re currently working on innovative recycling and up cycling projects to offer more sustainable projects to communities.
WHAT IS PUMP FOR PEACE?
Pump for Peace is a global initiative focused on building pump tracks in underprivileged communities, with aims of making cycling and action sports more accessible than ever before. No matter your race, gender or religion, sport has the power to unite communities around the world. Pump For Peace was founded on this belief. By making the sport more accessible, we can help promote a more tolerant future.
WHY DO WE PUMP FOR PEACE?
Velosolutions has been building pump tracks around the world for over a decade and throughout that time they have witnessed the ability pump tracks have to transform communities and lives by making sport more accessible. Not only are they are amazing fun for all, pump tracks also have the power to unite communities, instill passion and promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Pump For Peace has become the Velosolutions way of contributing to creating a better world for all.
BRIEF HISTORY
OUR MOST IMPORTANT MILESTONES
2010(CHAMPERY)
Construction of Downhill World Champ’s Track Champery
2004 (ZURICH)
Establishment of Velosolutions
2017(LESOTHO)
Establishment of #pumpforpeace
2020(LAAX)
World’s First Fully Electric-Built Trail
2018(FLIMS)
Foundation of Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships
2009(JENAZ)
Construction of First Concrete Pump Track
2008(ZURICH)
Foundation of MTB Downhill World Cup Race Team Scott Velosolutions
2016( CALIFORNIA)
Creation of pumptrack.com
2012(CHUR)
Construction of First Asphalt Pump Track
2019(BERN)
UCI Pump Track Rainbow Jersey
OUR ADDITIONAL SERVICES
pumptrack.com is the community hub for all information on pump tracks around the world. A world map shows users their nearest pump track, a news feed informs about the latest news in the pump track world and a soon to be released mobile app will add excitement and gamification.
With more than 20 worldwide representative offices, the Velosolutions family is growing fast, and together we have one common goal:
<<Making cycling accessible for everybody, worldwide.>>
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