Pump Track | Santa Cruz Mountain Bike Festival

It’s You Against the Clock! See who has the skill to shred the hardest and pump the fastest through perfectly apexed berms. Your score is your fastest timed lap.

When: See schedule for timing.
Saturday, April 14: Pump Track Skills Clinic, Junior & Amateur Races
Sunday, April 15: Pro/Expert Races

Where: Aptos Village Pump Track

Who & How Much: Online registration is now closed. You may register for events the day of up to one hour before the start time.

$50 Pro/Expert Men, Pro/Expert Women: 3 laps
Save $30 by registering as part of the All Mountain Challenge.
$40 Amateur Men, Amateur Women: 3 laps
Register first for the Pump Track Skills Clinic and save $10 on this race.
$30 Junior Boys, Junior Girls (aged 13-16): 2 laps

Why: Because you love it! Plus, top 3 in each category receive prizes.
Cash payout for Pro/Expert; Engraved glass awards & swag for all others.

What if it rains? Rain the day of this event may cause it to be cancelled by race officials. In the event of cancellation, registrants will be refunded their entry fee minus a $5 processing charge.

Not racing? The pump track is a great place to demo a dirt jump bike, develop your skills, spectate a race, or volunteer to help run them. Or check out the Expo for a host of other activities.

Demo a Bike: Find your dream bike! The Epicenter pump track is a great opportunity to test the variety of bikes on offer in the adjacent Expo. The course offers challenges for all levels. See the schedule for open BIKE DEMO times. Note: the course will be closed during the skills clinic.
Pump Track Skills Clinic: Looking to improve your current skill set or gain some new tricks? Register for Saturday’s pump track skills clinic.
Spectate: Cheer on your friends and family as they pump round the course. The pump track is a very spectator friendly way see a race because all the action happens right in front of you. Arrive early to snag a choice spot for your own chair or blanket, or grab a seat on one of the many hay bales that will be available for first-come, first-serve seating.
Volunteer: Be rewarded with the best seat in the house and get free food, drinks, SWAG and a raffle ticket by volunteering to help run the event! Contact us for more information.