In addition to partner companies, numerous volunteers have been putting their heart and soul into the conversion of the former tennis hall in Pfäffikon, Zurich, for months. Those responsible for the indoor bike park are also receiving support from professionals from the bike scene: Claudio Caluori and his team from Velosolutions are planning and building the centerpiece of the hall, a completely paved pump track.

The indoor bike park has everything a biker's heart desires. Image: Michael Suter / Lightmoment.ch

But there is much more on offer for visitors. In addition to a jump line with foampit and the pump track, there is a terrace with a pool table and bistro, a bike store, a sauna area and physiotherapy. This gives parents the opportunity to relax while their children train until the end of their training. Further attractions such as miniramps and trampolines have already been announced for next year.

The Indoor Bike Park has also engaged freelance guides who give courses for private individuals or companies by appointment. Various kids camps are also planned for the vacation season.The gates of the Indoor Bike Park are now open to visitors every day.Packed program for visitors
The crowd at the opening ceremony of the Indoor Bike Park is huge. It is open to the public and rideable for the first time. In addition to the attractions of the Indoor Bike Park itself, curious visitors can enjoy spectacular show rides by world-famous professionals on BMX, mountain bikes and roller blades. Hip-hop dance performances are on offer, while rapper Knackeboul and DJs get the crowd going.

Owners of the park are satisfied
Managing Director and overall planner Thomas Wildling is overwhelmed and delighted with the large number of spectators: "We didn't expect so many people." More than 200 young bikers had already bought a membership card on the opening day and the family brunch on Sunday morning was already fully booked. Jasmina Kull, organizer of the opening ceremony and member of the management team, is also delighted with the rush: "We put our heart and soul into it and now we can offer bike enthusiasts a training ground for the whole year."

Pumptrack already in full operation at the opening ceremony
Over 70 up-and-coming bikers from various BMX and bike clubs are curving and jumping through the park after Thomas Wildling welcomes them. The BMX clubs from Winterthur, Littau, Zug and Volketswil will be training regularly in the indoor bike park after the opening. Professional riders such as Sam Reynolds (GBR), Simon Moratz (GER) and Roger Rinderknecht (SUI) will also be showing off their skills at the show. There is great enthusiasm on the faces of the spectators. Between the shows, the first visitors are also allowed to test the brand new pump track.

BMX clubs from all over Switzerland took part in the opening show with over 70 up-and-coming riders and Sam Reynolds demonstrates his skills. Photos ©Piotr Staron

Many of the young bikers' parents are in the audience watching their offspring train for the first time. "I think it's great that we have such a training opportunity in the region. My son has been looking forward to the opening for weeks," says a local. Eight-year-old Ben Gwerder, who is riding in the show, is also thrilled. The BMX Swiss champion in the U8 category is particularly enthusiastic about the Foampit: "I can even try out a complicated jump here."
German dirt jump legend Timo Pritzel also raves: "The facility is great, it has something for everyone, whether jumping or cruising through the facility on a BMX or training for races - it's a shame there wasn't anything like this when I was young."

Varied offer in the new bike mecca
Those responsible are particularly proud of the broad target audience that the indoor bike park appeals to. "Professionals and cycling enthusiasts will get their money's worth in equal measure," explains Thomas Wildling. On the one hand, families look forward to the family brunch, which takes place on the terrace every Sunday morning. On the other hand, children and teenagers can practise their tricks on mountain bikes or BMXs in peace and safety. Spectators can move around on the terrace and in the bistro free of charge and watch the athletes train.

Safety is a top priority, so helmets and gloves must be worn in the park, obstacles on the track are covered with mats and only 30 riders are allowed in the park at any one time. Bikes from Polygon, e-bikes from Smart and accessories such as helmets and gloves can be hired and tested on site. Pump track newcomers receive a 15-minute introductory course for 15 francs. Unfortunately, the visiting time is limited to two hours, which is rather tight for an entrance fee of 25 francs.

Bike park and sales
The Indoor Bike Park goes its own way when it comes to bike rental. This is because the traditional brand Polygon from Singapore, from which the rental bikes originate, is distributed by the Indoor Bike Park in Switzerland itself. By selling Polygon bikes in the park's own store, the operators are also not competing with the surrounding bike stores.

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