Kolopark, an asphalt "pumptrack", was recently opened in Šiška in Ljubljana near Tivoli, next to the bar Lepa žorba, which was immediately flooded by bikes of all sizes. Replacing the wild parking lot with a free-to-use dirt track has proven to be a complete hit, as cycling enthusiasts of all ages now flock there every day instead of steel horses, and it has quickly become a popular outpost for families.
Ljubljana she got the first one Kolopark, which grew up in the wild parking lot in Šišen at Tivoli right next to the bar Nice ball. Purpose theme park is primarily to accustom children to the skills of riding a bicycle through play and fun - use has a positive effect on the development of movement skills, balance and coordination. A special feature bumpy circular polygon for riding bikes, scooters, scooters, skateboards, inline skates and inline skates, which in cooperation with The municipality of Ljubljana created by the team Fun Tracks, and took over management cycling association Rajd, is that while driving on it no need to pedal.
It's key coordinated rhythmic movement hands and body as when filling an inner tube with a compressor. Hence the name pressure track. With the correct movement of the body up and down, which is the basic movement of mountain bikers, we gain speed. The goal is to complete the lap as quickly as possible, and more demanding cyclists can spice up the lap by skipping waves, by driving on the rear wheel, etc.
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A medium-sized polygon that grew on a degraded surface along Celovška cesta in Ljubljana (Celovška cesta 41), is composed of 22 waves and seven banked turns. The sealed asphalt surface winds along the manicured lawn that complements it benches, bicycle repair shop (with inner tube filling tool and minor service), stands and a wooden terrace, where the sports bar Lepa zobla serves you a drink. The recreational area extends to 905 m2, and the bicycle playground has become a popular refuge for children and young people not only at the weekends, but also during the week. In the future, there will also be events in Kolopark workshops, courses, driving technique demonstrations, cycling school and competitions. Kolopark is the third bicycle park that was recently opened in Ljubljana. Before that, KD Rajd opened Bike Park Ljubljana in Podutik (terminal stop of bus number 5) and renovated BMX track on Linhartova Street.
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