On August 8 and 9, 2026, the first edition of the Haut-Doubs Bike Festival brought cycling enthusiasts together in Les Fourgs for gravel races, recreational rides, activities and live music.

Among the highlights of the weekend, a pump track competition open to everyone gave riders the opportunity to test their speed on the Les Fourgs track. To handle the timing from the qualifying rounds through to the finals, the organizers chose the Freelap solution.

Pump track: a discipline where every fraction of a second counts

Pump track is practiced on a circuit made up of rollers and banked turns. Each rider completes the course individually, aiming to maintain as much speed as possible through their lines, body movements and accelerations.

The principle is simple, but performance comes down to the smallest details. A slightly cleaner line, a better exit from a turn or a more efficient movement can be enough to make the difference.

In this type of competition, the timing system must therefore be accurate, reliable and fast enough to allow riders to follow one another without slowing down the event.

A competition open to everyone at the heart of the festival

For an entire afternoon, the pump track was reserved for a local competition open to all participants.

Each rider took their turn while the Freelap team recorded their times. The results were then used to organize the different stages of the competition, including the qualifying rounds, semi-finals and finals.

This individual format is particularly well suited to pump track. It provides immediate insight into each rider’s performance and naturally creates suspense with every run.

A fast and easy trackside setup

One of the main challenges for the organizers was to install a high-performance timing system without requiring heavy infrastructure around the course.

The Freelap solution made it possible to set up the timing system quickly, using compact equipment powered entirely by batteries. No electrical power supply was required at the track.

The system’s small footprint also helped keep the circulation areas clear for riders, volunteers and spectators.

Once the system was installed, the runs could follow one another smoothly, with each rider’s time recorded automatically.

Instant results for riders and spectators

Timing is not only used to establish a ranking. When the results are displayed immediately, it also becomes a powerful way to engage the audience.

Positioned close to the track, the Freelap LED Display showed each rider’s time as soon as they completed their run. Participants could instantly discover their performance, while spectators followed the competition live.

This immediate visibility increases engagement around the event. Everyone can compare times, measure the gaps and wait for the next run to see whether the fastest time will be beaten.

A solution designed for local pump track competitions

The experience at the Haut-Doubs Bike Festival demonstrates that organizing a timed pump track competition does not require complex infrastructure.

Freelap meets the main requirements faced by organizers:

• Fast trackside setup
• Compact and easy-to-transport equipment
• Accurate performance measurement
• Instant display of each rider’s time
• Smooth management of qualifying rounds and finals
• A more engaging experience for riders and spectators

The solution is suitable for clubs, bike parks, municipalities and event organizers wishing to host a local competition, a timed challenge or an activity open to the public.

Turning every run into a real challenge

Accessible, spectacular and highly dynamic, pump track attracts riders of all ages and provides an excellent format for creating cycling events.

With simple, accurate and instantly visible timing, every run becomes a challenge: beating a personal best, overtaking a competitor or securing a place in the final.

With Freelap, organizers can focus on what matters most: bringing the competition to life and creating a memorable experience for riders and spectators alike.

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