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Firm pitches asphalt pump track for Angel Fire, cites event and tourism upside
Summary
American Ramp Company detailed why asphalt pump tracks are cheaper to maintain than concrete or dirt, offered cost and timeline estimates, and said properly sized asphalt tracks can host UCI and national races that generate local economic activity.
At the July 23 meeting American Ramp Company presenters described why they favor asphalt for pump tracks in mountain communities and gave construction and operating examples from New Mexico and Colorado.
Lucas told the committee that asphalt "gripped really well" for bikes and scooters and is roughly "0.5 the cost of concrete," which helped explain why communities have shifted away from dirt and concrete in many cases. The presenters said a roughly 10,000-square-foot asphalt pump track can be built for approximately $400,000–$500,000, while a destination-grade build sized to host larger events could cost $750,000–$800,000.
Company representatives described how an asphalt pump track hosted national qualifiers and cited single-day economic impacts in example towns. "From a one-day event, the town brought in between $400,000 and $500,000," Lucas said when summarizing a prior event's economic output. The firm also highlighted an integrated timing and phone app system that gamifies visits and directs riders to facilities.
Committee members asked about longevity in high-altitude conditions and maintenance cadence; presenters said modern aggregate bases and a fine asphalt mix have held up at elevations near 10,000 feet in Leadville, Colorado, and recommended artificial-turf out-slopes or other low-maintenance surfacing in exposed areas to reduce sun damage and freeze-thaw wear.
