Modules, riding surface and method for constructing a recreational track

Abstract

Modules, riding surfaces and method for assembling a recreational track and tracks constructed therewith. Tracks, particularly a pump track, skate park, mountain bike or motocross track, can be constructed with a combination of interconnected or individual modules made of a supporting structure and a riding surface of various shapes and dimensions.

1 . A module for constructing a recreational track for motorized or non motorized vehicles comprising:
 a metallic supporting structure,   a fiber reinforced plastic riding surface, the riding surface being coated or covered with a hard gelcoat, rubber material, urethane, polyurethane, an acrylic polymer, or a lightweight concrete coating.   
     
     
         2 . A module as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the riding surface comprises a rigid outer skin defining a top surface and a bottom surface and a foam mat disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface. 
     
     
         3 . A module as claimed in any one of  claim 1 or 2 , wherein the ridding surface is flat, angled or curved (single or multiple curvature). 
     
     
         4 . A module as claimed in any one of  claim 2 or 3 , wherein the rigid outer skin is made of fiberglass. 
     
     
         5 . A module as claimed in any one of  claim 2, 3 or 4 , wherein the foam core is made of a minimum of 5 mm thick thermoset or thermoplastic polymer having as density between 40 kg/m3 and 200 kg/m3). 
     
     
         6 . A module as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the polymer is a composite foam or polystyrene. 
     
     
         7 . A riding surface for recreational modular tracks comprising a fiber reinforced outer skin defining a top surface and a bottom surface and a foam mat disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface. 
     
     
         8 . A riding surface as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein the ridding surface is flat, angled or curved (single or multiple curvature). 
     
     
         9 . A riding surface as claimed in any one of  claim 7 or 8 , wherein the rigid outer skin is made of fiberglass. 
     
     
         10 . A riding surface as claimed in any one of  claim 7, 8 or 9 , wherein the foam core is made of a minimum of 5 mm thick thermoset or thermoplastic polymer having as density between 40 kg/m3 and 200 kg/m3). 
     
     
         11 . A riding surface as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein the polymer is a composite foam or polystyrene. 
     
     
         12 . A riding surface as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein the riding surface is coated or covered with a hard gelcoat, rubber material, urethane, polyurethane, an acrylic polymer, or a lightweight concrete coating. 
     
     
         13 . Method for assembling modules as claimed in  claim 1  comprising the following steps:
 a) aligning two modules face-to-face (along the track length) or side-by-side (in the width direction), 
 b) using winches to which are attached cables, straps, or ropes to move said modules such that they will be in contact with each other and be secured together to create a portion of said track; 
 c) repeating steps a) and b) until the entire track is assembled. 
 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising the step of attaching a rubber block at the junction of two adjacent modules. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the block is attached on top of the two adjacent modules. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the block is attached between the two adjacent modules. 
     
     
         17 . A recreational track for motorized or non motorized vehicles comprising a plurality of modules as claimed in in any one of  claim 1, 2 or 5 .