New free-to-all, off-road bike park could be built in Northampton

It is hoped the park will be an outlet for cyclists of all ages
The proposed site for the bike park. Photo: Tony Skirrow.The proposed site for the bike park. Photo: Tony Skirrow.
The proposed site for the bike park. Photo: Tony Skirrow.

A new off-road bike park could be built in Northampton after the project has been successful in the first stage of its application for vital funding.

The free-to-access park would be located in Hardingstone on land south of Delapre Golf Centre.

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Downhill trails, pump tracks and slaloms are some of the suggested features of the park, which will also host events and coaching.

The bike park has been proposed for an area of land in Hardingstone.The bike park has been proposed for an area of land in Hardingstone.
The bike park has been proposed for an area of land in Hardingstone.

Northampton Borough Council alongside Northamptonshire Sport, Northamptonshire County Council as well as local volunteer and off-road bike enthusiast Tony Skirrow, has already been successful in the first stage of its application to secure vital backing for the project from British Cycling.

Ahead of a January 2021 deadline to lodge a final-stage funding application, the council is now seeking views from the public as part of the public consultation, which has launched today (November 26).

Jonathan Nunn, leader of the council, said: “We are at an exciting stage of our plans to create this wonderful bike park, which would provide a much-needed facility for bikers of all ages and abilities to showcase and develop their talents.

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“However, it is also important that members of the public are able to give their opinions on the project, and I would encourage them to play a full part in this consultation.

“We believe the park will be of great benefit to the local community as it adds to Northampton’s recreational offering and provides another outlet for the town’s cyclists.

“Who knows, it could also produce our very own elite cycling star in the future.”

Members of the public can share their views on the proposed bike park here until December 9 when the consultation will end.

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