As with skateparks, bicycle pump tracks are valuable park features, particularly for teens and young adults who are looking for a healthy outlet in local parks. These activities provide a positive, creative form of exercise and fill a void for teens who are not attracted to team sports. They teach empowerment and determination and create a sense of community and responsibility.
Representative feature of proposed bicycle track
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Representative feature of proposed bicycle track
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Representative feature of proposed bicycle track
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Sonoma is proud to be the home of world-class BMX freestyle cyclist Nikita Ducarroz, who scored a bronze media at the Tokyo Olympics. She and her family are strong advocated for constructing a new bicycle pump track at Maxwell Farms Regional Park. Ducarroz recognizes the immense value of cycling facilities for local teens and has claimed, "BMX saved my life."
As a teen, Ducarroz suffered debilitating anxiety and panic attacks that confined her to her home. Riding freed her from these challenges. "We had a bike park near our house where you could go ride," she remembers. "I thought, OK, I can go on my own, and I'll just turn around and come home whenever I want. By focusing on BMX bike riding, she overcame her anxiety and, ultimately, built a cycling career.
Can we count on your donation to construct vital new outdoor activities for young people in our community?
You can donate online or by check written to Sonoma County Parks Foundation - put "Maxwell Bicycle Pump Track" on the memo line.
Mail to: Sonoma County Parks Foundation, 400 Aviation Blvd., Suite 100, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Can we count on your donation to construct vital new outdoor activities for young people in our community?
You can donate online or by check written to Sonoma County Parks Foundation - put "Maxwell Bicycle Pump Track" on the memo line.
Mail to: Sonoma County Parks Foundation, 400 Aviation Blvd., Suite 100, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
