We're getting nearer to finishing repairs to the #3 berm on the South Down trail. Goal being to have it rideable by the Abermination MTB Race on 5/4.

The wooden decking is being replaced with expanded metal grating for longevity. The metal riding surface will consist of ten bolt together panels and attach to the existing wooden structure.

We finished bending and cutting out the various pieces needed for assembly Sat. and are currently welding them together into panel assemblies. We were able to assemble one simple curve panel as a test without major issues. The remaining panels have complex curves and may be more challenging.

Currently creating a welding fixture for the remaining nine panels to speed up assembly. The time consuming part of this process will be welding out each panel since there are +100 small welds needed to attach the expanded metal to the frames. Focus will be on tacking panels together and then finish welding.

If anyone wants to help with the final welding of these panel sections and has their own welder & necessary metalworking gear let me know and we can make arrangements.


Simple Curve Test Panel | Weld Detail



All Panel Sections Assembled | Complex Curve Panel Weld Fixture