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Philly Pumptrack

Thanks to the moxie of Heidi Grunwald, an avid biker and a deputy director at Temple, a corner of Fairmount Park (near the Mann) is now a BMX-style course with more hills, bumps, turns and dirt than any kid could wish for. But there’s more to this year-old spot than just good biking: It’s a free place for kids to get some fresh air, make new friends and accomplish goals. You’ll find a fleet of high-quality bikes and helmets for the borrowing, knowledgeable staffers, and programming like the “Ladies Only” Sundays, when girls and women can ride without the boys.

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