GUILFORD COUNTY - The Piedmont Triad already has a thriving bicycling community, but now cyclists have an alternative to normal bike trails.
Thursday, Greensboro’s Keeley Park opened its new pump track.
"A pump track is a closed track made of dirt and it’s got rollers and berms and some table tops," said Project Manager Susan Thomas.
It is a fun and safe environment where cyclists can build their skills.
"The idea is that you get a little momentum, you can pedal to start, and then after you get going you pump with your arms and legs and move your bike under your own steam,” said Thomas. “It requires some strength and it is a heck of a workout."
Christina Faust, an avid mountain biker, tested out the track Wednesday.
"This track is big, it's very tiring," said Faust.
She also said while it's a workout, it's not too difficult to master.
"Once you start to get it and even just master one roller or turn it's kind of addicting and you're like now I want to get the next one," said Faust.
Greensboro Parks and Recreation said bike parks are the next big thing.
"They're popping up all over the West Coast, the East Coast is slowly catching up and Greensboro Parks and Recreation wants to ride that wave," said Greensboro Parks and Recreation Trail Planner Madeleine Carey.
Luckily, they have a community that's on board.
"This project would not have been possible without the tremendous community support that we've had in raising money," said Carey.
The track was funded through a $25,000 grant from REI.
The grand opening of the park is Thursday night at 6 p.m.
The course opens every day at 8 a.m.