Description
St Albans Cycle Hub is located at Old Oak, Cottonmill Lane in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The site brings together a surfaced pump track, volunteer-built dirt jumps and a wider cycling hub, forming part of the Cottonmill Community & Cycling Centre. The pump track and jump lines are used by BMX and mountain bike riders and are supported by an active local riding and dig community.
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Pump Track
The pump track is a surfaced, flowing circuit with rollers and banked berms designed to be ridden without pedalling. It suits a wide range of riders, from younger or newer riders building confidence through to experienced riders working on speed, technique and flow.
- Hard surface pump track
- Rollers and berms laid out for continuous laps
- Suitable for BMX and mountain bikes
- Free-to-use when not booked for organised sessions
Dirt Jumps
For more experienced riders, St Albans Cycle Hub includes a set of dirt jump lines built and maintained by a long-standing volunteer crew. The jump area features four lines, offering progression and variety for riders with established jumping skills.
- Four dirt jump lines
- Volunteer-built and maintained
- Typically open from April to October
- Year-round dig crew activity
The dirt jumps trace their roots back to the late 1990s, with local riders hand-digging, shaping and evolving the lines over decades. Regular dig days continue to play a key role in maintaining and developing the jumps.
Facilities
- Cottonmill Community & Cycling Centre on site
- St Albans Cycle Hub workshop and bike services
- Toilets and community facilities
- On-site parking
Booking and Use
The outdoor pump track and dirt jumps are generally free to access. Group sessions, coaching, events and organised activities may require booking through St Albans Cycle Hub.
Location and Access
The site sits to the west of St Albans city centre and is accessed from Cottonmill Lane, with signed access to the Cottonmill Community & Cycling Centre and Cycle Hub.
Address
Old Oak
Cottonmill Lane
St Albans
AL1 2EF
Socials
Facebook: St Albans Cycle Hub
Website
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