Quarry Ridge Bike Park: featuring progressive jump-lines
Illustration by Quarry Ridge Trail Steward Mike Schrader lays out the concept of the progressive jump lines he deleveloped with co-leader Matt Yerke.
The state of progress as of mid-September is well on its way to matching the concept illustration.
The Vision
The Quarry Ridge Bike Park will feature progressive jump-line features that allow riders to build confidence and advance their abilities alongside beginner-friendly skills lines for young riders and those new to cycling.
The park will be a free, public facility designed for riders of all ages and abilities. Like a playground or skatepark, it will provide an engaging environment where people can develop skills, challenge themselves, and have fun outdoors.
Testing the jumps and making refinements is part of the building process.
Groups of all ages contribute during regular Tuesday eventing work events.
Rider evaluation in-progress.
Volunteers shape landing mounds.
Why It Matters
Children and adults today spend less time outdoors and more time in front of screens. Outdoor recreation provides a powerful antidote, improving physical health, mental well-being, and social connection.
The Quarry Ridge Bike Park will:
Encourage active, healthy lifestyles
Provide a safe place to ride and learn
Create opportunities for unstructured outdoor play for kids and adults
Build confidence, independence, and resilience
Community Impact
The Quarry Ridge Bike Park is more than a recreational amenity; it is an investment in community well-being.
For Economic Vitality As a regional destination, the park will attract visitors who support local businesses, restaurants, and lodging while enhancing Fitchburg's reputation as a Bicycle-Friendly Community!
For Community Connection It will serve as a gathering place where families, friends, and neighbors can connect through shared experiences.
For Youth Development - The park will help young people build coordination, perseverance, confidence, and a lifelong love of outdoor recreation.
Project Readiness and Plan
This project is a unique partnership harnessing the expertise of volunteer-driven CORP trails and the City of Fitchburg. The design is complete, and construction of the beginner lines has already started! The City of Fitchburg has committed $40,000 to construct the start mound, which is expected in the spring of 2027.
Our goal is to raise $32,000 to add to the City’s contribution to complete a high-quality progressive bike park. The total budget includes fabrication of metal and wood ramps and skill features, machine rental, a new tool shed, and signs, with work done by volunteers. Thanks to the innovative thinking and skill of our volunteer crew and generous local businesses, the cost of the bike park will be lower than we originally predicted.
Be Part of Building the Ride. Become a Sponsor, Donor, or Volunteer
Together, we can create a lasting community asset that inspires healthy lifestyles, strengthens connections, and provides opportunities for generations of riders to come.
To volunteer and learn more about the project, contact Mike Schrader at michael.schrader@corptrails.org
For sponsorship and donation opportunities, contact Alice Yuroff, Executive Director at alice.yuroff@corptrails.org
The City of Fitchburg will separately be adding an expansion to the parking lot along Fitchrona Road.
Thank You to our Collaborative Sponsors on This Project!
Huge thanks to businesses who donated services, equipment, time, and provided discounts to make this project a reality: Wingra Stone, Badger Contractors, Ganshert Landscapes, Speedway Sand and Gravel, Hellenbrand, and Red Hot All Seasons Landscaping.
A special thank you to Cameron Lundin and Lundin Tree for providing equipment and putting in a lot of hands-on time!
