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FlowForm Bike Ramps are the low maintenance, sustainable, easy to install solution to your bike park ramp needs. With a selection of park, trail and skill focused ramps available your bike community will enjoy many years of progressive riding terrain. FlowForm is expertly designed by riders for riders and is interconnected and adjustable to allow for expansion as your bike community grows. Each FlowForm Ramp is precision manufactured using high-grade steel, uses sustainable sourced replaceable riding surfacing, and is designed for ease of installation. With multiple ramp options available there is a FlowForm Bike Ramp for every project.
MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS FlowForm Ramps can be configured into a multitude of layouts. Ramps can be connected to make unique riding surfaces.
REPLACEABLE RIDING SURFACE FlowForm Ramps use sustainable sourced replaceable riding surfacing. Using natural surfacing not only looks great but also provides years of service. Making deck boards easy to replace makes in house maintenance easy to accomplish.
FLOWFORM ADJUSTABLE LEG SYSTEM FlowForm’s Adjustable Leg System secures the features on a trail or in a park. The adjustable telescoping leg system adjusts to uneven terrain to ensure a stable riding surface. The framework also provides adjustability of a ramps steepness, pitch or angle.
PRECISION MANUFACTURED FlowForm Ramps are fully engineered and precision manufactured to provide decades of service in variable climates.
PROGRESSIVE DESIGN FlowForm Ramps are designed by riders, for riders and are built with developing a riders progression in mind. Rather than being a static product, FlowForm Ramps can be adjusted and modified as riders progress.
FLOWFORM SUPPORTS TRAIL BUILDERS BY PROVIDING DURABLE, ATHLETE INSPIRED PRODUCTS DESIGNED FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS AND ABILITIES
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ALL FLOWFORM RAMPS FEATURE: + 10 Year Warranty on Steel Framework + Structurally Engineered + Pro Rider Designed Geometry + Tamper Proof + Low Maintenance + Adjustable Leg System + Replaceable Western Cedar Riding Surface + Custom Sizes Available FOOTING OPTIONS + Concrete Foundations + Earth Anchor + Timber Sill FRAME FINISH OPTIONS + Galvanized Steel + Stock & Custom Color Finishes Available RIDING SURFACE OPTIONS + Rough-cut Western Red Cedar + Pressure Treated Douglas-Fir + HDPE Plastic Lumber BIKE PARK BENEFITS + FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITY + SAFE & CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT + HEALTH & WELLNESS BENEFITS + COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL INTERACTION + STRESS REDUCER + MULTI-GENERATIONAL APPEAL + OPPORTUNITIES FOR A WIDE RANGE OF SKILL LEVELS + LOW COST PUBLIC RECREATION Bike parks provide family-friendly recreation. The need for safe, sustainable, progressive riding areas is growing with biking’s popularity. With over 57 million people riding bikes in North America there is great need for every community to have a space to enjoy riding opportunities.
+ VALMONT BIKE PARK BOULDER, CO
+ CECELIA RAVINE BIKE PARK VICTORIA, BC
+ INVERGARRY BIKE PARK SURREY, BC
+ POWELL RIVER BIKE PARK   POWELL RIVER, BC
+ DESERT TRAILS BIKE PARK MESA, AZ
+ SEA OTTER CLASSIC MONTEREY, CA
+ SEA OTTER CLASSIC MONTEREY, CA
+ OSKAR BLUES REEB RANCH WEST LONGMOUNT, CO
PROJECT EXPERIENCE + WHISTLER MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK WHISTLER, BC + WHISTLER VILLAGE POCKET PARK WHISTLER, BC + STEVIE SMITH BIKE PARK NANAIMO, BC + POWELL RIVER BIKE PARK POWELL RIVER, BC + OSKAR BLUES REEB RANCH WEST LONGMOUNT, CO + DESERT TRAILS BIKE PARK MESA, AZ + PRINCE GEORGE MINI BIKE PARK PRINCE GEORGE, BC + QUEEN CHARLOTTE BIKE PARK QUEEN CHARLOTTE, BC + CECELIA RAVINE BIKE PARK VICTORIA, BC + CHESTERMERE BIKE PARK CHESTERMERE, AB + INVERGARRY BIKE PARK SURREY, BC + TOLKAN BIKE PARK SHELTER COVE, CA + MCNEARNEY BIKE PARK PONDERAY, ID + VALMONT BIKE PARK BOULDER, CO + RHYOLITE BIKE PARK CASTLE ROCK, CO + FERNIE COMMUNITY PARK FERNIE, BC + SEA OTTER CLASSIC MONTEREY, CA + EAGLE BIKE PARK BOISE, ID + BAYOU GULCH BIKE PARK PARKER, CO + SEA OTTER CLASSIC MONTEREY, CA
+ SEA OTTER CLASSIC MONTEREY, CA
+ VALMONT BIKE PARK BOULDER, CO
+ VALMONT BIKE PARK BOULDER, CO
+ CHESTERMERE BIKE PARK,CHESTERMERE, AB
+ VALMONT BIKE PARK BOULDER, CO
ABILITY LEVELS: BEGINNER The easiest features at a bike park. Green Circle features are generally wide and typically with mellow slope. INTERMEDIATE Intermediate difficulty features with grades commonly ranging from 25% to 40%. ADVANCED Amongst the most difficult at a bike park. Advanced features tend to be steep (typically 40% and up) and incorporate dynamic riding surface elements. EXPERT Expert features are intended only for the most experienced riders. Typically expert ramps are consequential and require a high level of skill.
CAM MCCAUL SIGNATURE COLLECTION ROASTER LAUNCH PADS UP BANK SHARK FIN DOUBLE BUBBLE SATELLITE COLLECTION ROCKER SATELLITE ON/OFF WALLRIDE COLLECTION FLAT WALLRIDE CURVED WALLRIDE SHOREBRIDGE COLLECTION SHOREBRIDGE SYSTEM RAINBOW SUNSET FLAT CANNON 30 CANNON TEETER TOTTER LOG RIDE COLLECTION FLAT LOG RIDE BONER LOG LOG JUMP OFF LOCAL COLLECTION OVERPASS BRIDGE PRE-CAST LIPS TRANSITION PLATE
Designed specifically by Cam McCaul, Cam’s Ramps showcase progressive pro rider designed bike ramp geometry. Taking cues from the late famed Post Office Jump and beyond - Cam’s Ramps set the standard in engineered progression
Developed with Cam McCaul, The Roaster is a 7.5ft tall jump lip with a compound, dual curvature that starts off at 20ft and blends into an 11ft radius. The Roaster is designed for advanced riders looking for a large lip with consistent pop and trajectory. • • • • •
Bike Park Focus FlowForm Adjustable Leg System Pre-Engineered Structural Steel Frame Replaceable Riding Surface Pro Rider Designed Geometry
ABILITY LEVEL 6’
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Bike Park Focus FlowForm Adjustable Leg System Pre-Engineered Structural Steel Frame Replaceable Riding Surface Pro Rider Designed Geometry
The Launch Pad is a staple of jump parks and is also a key feature for adding progression to a rider’s jump repertoire. The Launch Pad provides intermediate to expert riders with a dynamic dependable jumping experience and ample amplitude.
ABILITY LEVEL 6’
The Up Bank is an elevated wedge ramp that pays homage to its predecessor at the late Post Office in Aptos, CA. The Up Bank is a technical bike park feature situated between a jump lip and landing, where experienced riders jump on, elevate up and jump off. • • • • •
Bike Park Focus FlowForm Adjustable Leg System Pre-Engineered Structural Steel Frame Replaceable Riding Surface Pro Rider Designed Geometry
ABILITY LEVEL 6’
The Shark Fin is part Launch Pad and part Curved Wallride. Introducing the Shark Fin into your park produces a contemporary riding experience where an advanced rider rides into the Shark Fin and jumps out of the sideways take off into a dirt landing. • • • •
Bike Park & Skill Focus FlowForm Adjustable Leg System Replaceable Riding Surface Pro Rider Designed Geometry
ABILITY LEVEL 6’
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The Double Bubble is a beginner feature that is roll-able and jump-able making it a perfect introduction to progressing a riders jumping skills.
ABILITY LEVEL 6’
Wallrides are versatile features where a rider jumps or rolls onto the wall gaining speed and providing interesting line selection. The Wallride Collection has both Flat and Curved Wallrides with an adjustable leg system that allows you to change the steepness of the wall.
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Bike Park Focus FlowForm Adjustable Leg System Multiple Configurations Replaceable Riding Surface
The FlowForm Flat Wallride is a flat embankment feature with an adjustable leg system that facilitates feature slope adjustment to accommodate varying uses and skill levels. The Flat Wallride entry and exit can vary depending on site design.
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Bike Park Focus FlowForm Adjustable Leg System Multiple Configurations Replaceable Riding Surface
The FlowForm Curved Wallride is a semi-circle wall feature with an adjustable leg system that facilitates wall steepness to accommodate various designs and skill levels. Depending on design, riders can either ride or jump into and out of the wallride.
ABILITY LEVEL 6’
Satellites are a bike park feature where a rider commonly jumps onto the satellite and jumps off, providing a dynamic set-up ramp that provides either speed or air time.
The Rocker is designed to be used in conjunction with our Launch Pad jump lips. The Rocker offers a tall entry landing and a tighter exit jump lip for a more advanced technical riding experience. • •
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The Satellite has a mellow cupped transition designed to optimize speed and set up an advanced rider for the next bike park feature in a trail. The Satellite is a perfect connector feature for high speed flow lines in your bike park design. • • • •
Bike Park Focus FlowForm Adjustable Leg System Multiple Configurations Replaceable Riding Surface
ABILITY LEVEL 6’
The On/0ff is an advanced feature where a rider launches onto the ramp, pumps through the transition and launches back into the trail. The On/Off can be configured conventionally or cambered with FlowForm’s adjustable leg system to create a more challenging riding platform. • • • •
Bike Park Focus FlowForm Adjustable Leg System Replaceable Riding Surface Multiple Configurations
ABILITY LEVEL 6’
The Shorebridge Collection incorporates trail and skill based features that can be interconnected or stand alone to provide a unique trail experience. Multiple configurations of each feature are available with supplemental feature connectors.
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Inspired by the wooden features on Vancouver’s famous North Shore, our Shorebridge System requires balance and bike control. The Shorebridge System is the perfect feature to span long distances of unstable terrain or exposed roots. Designed to be both challenging and functional, The Shorebridge System can incorporate the FlowForm Sunset, Rainbow, Teeter Totter, and Cannon with supplemental connectors such as the Radial Up, Radial Down, Turn and Y bridge connections.
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Trail & Skill Focus FlowForm Adjustable System Multiple Configurations Replaceable Riding Surface Shorebridge System Compatible
The Rainbow is an arc shaped trail feature which provides riders with a gradual climb and a smooth decent. By linking the Rainbow with other FlowForm features in a trail design you can create endless possibilities for a fun and challenging riding experience.
ABILITY LEVEL 6’
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Trail & Skill Focus FlowForm Adjustable System Multiple Configurations Replaceable Riding Surface Shorebridge System Compatible
The Sunset is a low consequence beginner feature that focuses on skill development and trail feature understanding. Users can pump over the Sunset to generate speed or simply ride over reinforcing bike control.
ABILITY LEVEL 6’
The Flat Cannon is a narrow feature designed to enhance a rider’s drop-off progression. Cannons can be developed from beginner to expert depending on park or trail design.
The 30° Cannon is a Flat Cannon angled to a 30° pitch. The angle facilitates a wedge jump lip for riders furthering progression and makes for a great jump alternative.
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Trail & Skill Focus FlowForm Adjustable Leg System Multiple Configurations Shorebridge System Compatible Replaceable Riding Surface
ABILITY LEVEL 6’
Modeled after the popular playground feature, the FlowForm Teeter Totter has been re-imagined into a fun and challenging bike park obstacle. Easily installed on flat trails, the Teeter Totter is a simple way to add interest to any trail project. Trail & Skill Focus Replaceable Riding Surface • Multiple Configurations • •
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FlowForm Log Rides feature a custom designed knifeplate system specifically developed to support pre-cut Western Cedar logs in multiple configurations and trail designs.
Log Rides have always been a part of mountain bike trail systems. FlowForm engineers have developed a custom knifeplate system specifically designed to support FlowForm Log Rides. Our custom knife plates combined with pre-cut Western Cedar logs create a durable platform allowing for a stable ride with easy installation. The Log Ride is available in multiple configurations and built to specifications. • •
Trail & Skill Focus Multiple Configurations
ABILITY LEVEL 6’
The Local Collection incorporates FlowForm Features that riders commonly experiences anywhere in a bike park or on a trail.
The Overpass Bridge can be used in multiple trail scenarios, including bridging small streams and sensitive land areas as well as full under/overpass opportunities. Multiple footing and retaining wall options are available depending on use and site conditions. • •
Trail & Skill Focus Multiple Configurations
ABILITY LEVEL 6’
The Precast Jump Lip is a poured in place concrete jump lip eliminating the constant maintenance of dirt constructed jump lips. The Precast Lip provides a solid predictable trajectory perfect for beginners. • •
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Integrates with every FlowForm Bike Ramp
The Transition Plate integrates with every FlowForm Feature allowing all FlowForm Ramps to be installed on paved or pre-graded surfaces. The Transition Plate includes a radius that connects seamlessly to all riding surfaces ensuring a smooth ride. Constructed of 7-gauge steel Transition Plates are built to last.
INSTALLATION PROCESS
FlowForm Bike Ramps have been designed for ease of installation. There are three ways FlowForm can be installed on your site: by our FlowForm Installation Team, your local trail builder or volunteers supervised by a qualified installer. Each FlowForm Bike Ramp is delivered with everything you need for installation. We recommend you consult with your local trail builder about installation while in the design phase to make sure final installation is completed in the right phase of your project. 1. ASSESSMENT
No matter what size of space, the features in your bike park should fit just right. FlowForm’s team of professionals will ensure you take all assets into account for the perfect bike park set up.
— 2. PLANNING
Further develop your bike park plan. You can also set-up a consultation with one of our FlowForm Bike Ramp designers.
— 3. DELIVERY
With FlowForm Bike Ramps we are happy to provide a delivery service for all your bike ramp needs. Just point us in the right direction!
— 4. ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
FlowForm Bike Ramps are designed to be easily assembled, but if you’d like some help, we’re happy to provide some. Have one of the FlowForm installation team partners install your ramp today.
— 5. RIDE YOUR PARK IN
Let us put the finishing touches on your bike park. We can help take care of all the hard stuff like drainage, course flow and trail finish work. Saving you time and making sure you get to ride in everything just how you want it.
— 6. MAINTENANCE
Whether your bike park has been installed or you’re right in the middle of installing it, FlowForm is always here to help.
MOVING FORWARD
Unlike more traditional recreation facilities, small changes can be made to your bike park that have huge impacts. Continuous improvements in both your program and your facilities will ensure that your bike park remains at the center of your riding community. FlowForm Bike Ramps carefully designs and manufactures its structures. The owner is responsible to maintain the structure and its surroundings to insure the structure remains safe. In order to protect user’s safety, FlowForm Bike Ramps supplies all purchasers with a maintenance and warranty guide recommending all ramps, use zones, and the surrounding surfaces be inspected and maintained to insure the riding area remains safe and trouble-free. FlowForm offers an array of ramps for every type of bike park project or trail system. We offer direct purchase and installation through our in-house staff for a seamless experience or we can work with your trail designer/ landscape architect to integrate FlowForm into your project. Our expert team is ready to assist you in selecting the best ramps for your bike park. GET A QUOTE ON A POCKET PARK JUST LIKE THIS ONE TODAY!
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