{"id":14925,"date":"2026-05-27T15:09:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centrenationalbromont.com\/?p=14925"},"modified":"2026-05-28T09:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:05:48","slug":"it-rolls-with-dirt-jump-bromont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centrenationalbromont.com\/en\/2026\/05\/it-rolls-with-dirt-jump-bromont\/","title":{"rendered":"IT ROLLS WITH DIRT JUMP BROMONT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dirt Jumps Bromont is a group of five passionate riders working together to develop and maintain a place unlike any other in Quebec. Driven by a strong community spirit, the project is built as much on the joy of riding as in the collective effort behind every line. In this interview, F\u00e9lix C\u00f4t\u00e9-Bouvette looks back on the origins of the committee, explains what makes this discipline so unique, and shares the group\u2019s vision for growing the sport and passing that passion on to the next generation. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Can you introduce yourself in a few words?<\/strong> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    My name is F\u00e9lix C\u00f4t\u00e9-Bouvette, and I\u2019m part of the Dirt Jumps Committee here at the CNCB. We\u2019re a <\/span>trail crew<\/span><\/i> made up of five passionate guys who have been building jumps together for the past few years. We\u2019re really trying to create a great <\/span>trail so everyone can come and enjoy it with us! <\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. For those who are not familiar with it, what is Dirt Jumps? <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Dirt jumps are a series of jumps built through the woods. What we try to do is blend into nature, move between the trees, and create obstacles and jumps to navigate through the forest. It\u2019s <\/span>cool<\/span><\/i> because it can be used in many ways. Some people want to do <\/span> tricks on the jumps. Others just want to ride through the line. So, you can really reach a wide range of riders and enjoy it together in an interesting way. <\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. How did the committee\u2019s project begin?<\/strong> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The project started in 2019. Sama\u00ebl Pich\u00e9 and our friend \u201c <\/span>\u2009<\/span>Hibou\u201d built the first version. It was active for a few years, and then it faded a little. Last year, we decided to bring it back. We had this idea together of giving a second life to this exceptional <\/span>spot<\/span><\/i>and, in a way, giving something back to people in Quebec. This kind of thing doesn\u2019t really exist here. It was through our trips to the United States that we said to ourselves, \u201c <\/span>Why not bring that here?\u201d\u2009<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. What do you love most about this discipline?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          It\u2019s very community oriented. We spend a lot of time together, and there\u2019s a lot of maintenance involved, so it really must happen as a group. In the end, it becomes a bit like a second family. We see each other here at the Center, we see each other outside of it, we\u2019re friends, we build the jumps, and then we ride together afterward. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Why was the CNCB the right place to build this?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            The Center is a local organization, and its values really align with this kind of project. The CNCB is a multidisciplinary cycling center, and with the arrival of the Freestyle Zone, it created a natural link with what we do: jumps and freestyle. The timing was perfect: the bowl was coming, we were relaunching the project, and the Center got on board. On top of that, we\u2019re able to do it legally, which is rare in the world of Dirt Jump, thanks to the Center\u2019s insurance coverage. That means we don\u2019t have to hide out deep in the woods. It\u2019s truly a unique opportunity, because this kind of infrastructure is very niche and there are very few places like it. <\/span>timing<\/span><\/i> was perfect: the bowl was coming, we were relaunching the project, and the Center got on board. On top of that, we\u2019re able to do it legally, which is rare in the world of <\/span>Dirt Jump<\/span><\/i>, thanks to the Center\u2019s insurance coverage. That means we don\u2019t have to hide out deep in the woods. It\u2019s truly a unique opportunity, because this kind of infrastructure is very niche and there are very few places like it. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. Is it possible to create another Dirt Jump facility without being associated with the CNCB?<\/strong> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Honestly, not really. It\u2019s all about passion. There isn\u2019t much of a way to make it profitable, especially when you count all the hours we put into it. And that\u2019s not even the goal anyway. For us, it\u2019s a volunteer project the five of us built together, with the idea of creating something everyone can use and that becomes an added value for the Center. In the end, the most important thing is having a <\/span>spot<\/span><\/i> and spending time together. Other places have tried, but it\u2019s too hard to justify this kind of infrastructure, and it\u2019s still complicated to manage. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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              1. Who can come to lend a hand with digging and maintaining the lines?<\/span><\/b> <\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Anyone can come to lend a hand. Whether it\u2019s for digging or maintaining the spot, we\u2019ll take all the help we can get, for sure. <\/span>The Dirt Jump Bromont page is active, and we announce all the sessions there, both for digging and for riding. <\/span><\/p>\n

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                We\u2019ll never turn away someone who wants to help us or learn how to work with the dirt, shape the jumps, and understand the whole process. It\u2019s truly all about community. We put a huge amount of effort into this to offer the best <\/span>possible spot for everyone. <\/span><\/p>\n

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                1. Beyond the discipline itself, what do you want to pass on through the committee?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  At the core, what we want is for this place to be here for as long as possible. That\u2019s why, one day, we\u2019re going to need a next generation to take over. This year, we\u2019re trying as much as possible to include young people. We\u2019ve got lots of projects and ideas for organizing small evenings and activities to involve more people. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

                  This year, we\u2019re building an easier jump line to make it more accessible for everyone. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

                  What we want is for it to last. So, if we can inspire young people to think it\u2019s <\/span>cool<\/span><\/i>, to come dig a little with us, to gain experience, and then want to bring in new ideas, we\u2019ll be very happy. My team and I were just talking about that the other day. We\u2019re just waiting for some young riders to come to tell us, \u201c <\/span>I want to build this, I want to build that, I want to do it this way, I had this idea yesterday, I was thinking about that, we could do this and that.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

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                  1. Where do you see the committee in 5 years?<\/strong> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    We hope there will be a lot more jumps in the woods and that the project will keep going. We want it to become a recognized spot and to gain international recognition. It would be amazing to have the best <\/span>riders in the world come to Bromont to ride the jumps. <\/span><\/p>\n

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                    1. Are there recognized competitions in this discipline?<\/strong> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Not really, there isn\u2019t an official competition scene. The community has started putting on events in a kind of <\/span>triple challenge style,<\/span><\/i>, but it\u2019s just for fun. Basically, you must ride the line as fast as possible while also doing the best tricks. A score is given based on the average of both. There aren\u2019t many events because the <\/span>spots<\/span><\/i> are often hidden in the woods since technically, they\u2019re not really allowed to be there. Usually, it\u2019s more of a <\/span>jam<\/span><\/i> format because there\u2019s no judging and nothing official. When we hold <\/span>jams<\/span><\/i>, we give out prizes, but it\u2019s subjective. That\u2019s also where the best energy is. If we try to include everyone a little, it\u2019s to make sure it\u2019s enjoyable and puts on a good show. Sometimes, just riding the line or watching someone else ride it is already interesting enough. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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                      1. What is your best biking memory ever (with the Dirt Jumps committee together)?<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        The first time we went to Catty Woods in 2023, we got there\u2026 there were five or six of us, if I remember correctly. And from that moment on, it changed everything for us. It was a completely crazy week. We discovered a world-famous spot hidden deep in the woods, in a town called <\/span>Catasauqua<\/span>, Pennsylvania. There\u2019s basically nothing there, but you meet people who are passionate on an indescribable level. It\u2019s disorienting when you first arrive. There are 150 <\/span>jumps <\/span>in the forest\u2014everything is great, everything is beautiful, everything flows well, everything rides well. It really changed the way we see things.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                        To see the interview, click here! : https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DY3BnQJjaAI\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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