New carpet technology keeps bike trails open

A specialist in bicycle trails in America has developed a new technology for carpets that can withstand adverse weather conditions.

Joshua Cohan, one of the owners of Jarrod’s Place ouA specialist in bicycle trails in America has developed a new technology for carpets that can withstand adverse weather conditions.

Joshua Cohan, one of the owners of Jarrod’s Place outdoor bicycle trails in Dalton, California, was struggling to keep the mountain bike trails open due to weather-related erosion and heavy bike use. Resurfacing one trail costs £15,000.

Joshua Cohan and his team sought a solution to keep the trails open in both sunny and rainy weather. They tried standard household carpets, artificial grass, and other materials to cover the trails, but none proved suitable.

The solution was to develop their own type of carpet. They collaborated with local carpet manufacturers to create what they call Trail Armor, a specialised type of carpet that allows water to penetrate the surface and prevents erosion of the trail underneath. The backing of the carpet is made from marine-grade rubber, which securely grips all types of terrain. The carpet fibre is UV-stabilised yarn that does not deteriorate in strong sunlight. Trail Armour is extremely durable, and tests have also shown it is suitable for trails in snowy conditions.

Trails covered with Trail Armor can remain open even after severe storms, which normally force closure. Trail Armor has now moved beyond experimentation and has become a business selling this unique carpet to other trail owners who want to keep their trails open in all weather conditions.

Most carpets available from a local carpet retailer in the Chester area are for indoor use, but there are carpets and rugs suitable for outdoor patios and decks. However, cycling on them is typically not recommended. tdoor bicycle trails in Dalton, California, was struggling to keep the mountain bike trails open due to weather-related erosion and heavy bike use. Resurfacing one trail costs £15,000.

Joshua Cohan and his team sought a solution to keep the trails open in both sunny and rainy weather. They tried standard household carpets, artificial grass, and other materials to cover the trails, but none proved suitable.

The solution was to develop their own type of carpet. They collaborated with local carpet manufacturers to create what they call Trail Armor, a specialised type of carpet that allows water to penetrate the surface and prevents erosion of the trail underneath. The backing of the carpet is made from marine-grade rubber, which securely grips all types of terrain. The carpet fibre is UV-stabilised yarn that does not deteriorate in strong sunlight. Trail Armour is extremely durable, and tests have also shown it is suitable for trails in snowy conditions.

Trails covered with Trail Armor can remain open even after severe storms, which normally force closure. Trail Armor has now moved beyond experimentation and has become a business selling this unique carpet to other trail owners who want to keep their trails open in all weather conditions.

Most carpets available from a local carpet retailer in the Chester area are for indoor use, but there are carpets and rugs suitable for outdoor patios and decks. However, cycling on them is typically not recommended.