How to Make a Bike Ramp

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By Mitch Tobias
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If you want to add some excitement to your daily bike riding, consider constructing a bike ramp. Bike ramps add entertainment and excitement to your exercise. When built properly, bike ramps are sturdy and relatively safe. They can be built in a range of launch degrees.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Bike Sheet of 3/4-inch plywood Tape measure Circular saw Drill with circle cutter attachment Two 4-foot-by-1/2-inch metal posts Hammer Six decorative bricks with holes

Instructions

Step 1

Buy the plywood. If you cannot find 3/4 inch, you may substitute with 1/2, but your ramp will not be as sturdy.
Step 2

Measure and mark off a section of plywood no larger than 3 feet by 4 feet.
Step 3

Using a circular saw, cut along your marking.
Step 4

Using your drill with a 3/4-inch circle cutter attachment, drill two holes 3 inches from the top the plywood. The space between the holes should be 2 feet.
Step 5

Hammer two metal posts into the ground at least 2 feet deep and exactly 2 feet apart.
Step 6

Feed three bricks down each post so the edges are flush. Place the plywood on top, feeding it down the metal posts.
Step 7

Do several safety checks to ensure the ramp will not collapse under the weight of the bike.