Northamptonshire Sport
Bike park is on track to make a real difference
Just two months after its offi cial opening, Northampton Bike Park scooped the Land and Development Award, sponsored by Moore, at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards 2022. West Northants Council and Northamptonshire Sport have worked
together to deliver the ambitious project. T e bike park has been created on a disused golf course. Retaining the natural features of the land and open areas of the old fairways, there are nine ascending and descending mountain bike runs of varying diffi culty from a fully inclusive level to expert, complemented by a learn-to-ride area. Of the £750,000 it cost to build, £250,000 came from Sport
England via the Places To Ride Fund, a partnership between Sport England, British Cycling and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Now, to build on the success and popularity of the park so far, opera-
tor Northamptonshire Sport is looking to work with local business who share the vision of a more active Northamptonshire. Gabrielle Deere, Strategic Director, Business Development and
Commercial at Northamptonshire Sport, said: “Northamptonshire Sport is proud and excited to have been chosen as the operator of this
42 ALL THINGS BUSINESS
amazing facility. T e plan was to make the Bike Park an inclusive environment where all ages, gender and backgrounds can come and enjoy the trails or just to walk the grounds. We have hosted events and our coached courses are up and running, and we will be running courses for all ages and experience levels. While the Bike Park is free to ride it is not free to operate and so the upkeep of the park depends on donations, sponsorship and car park revenue and we have a great team of volunteers who help maintain the trails and enhance the ecology of the park.” Cllr Adam Brown, Deputy Leader and Cabinet
Member for Housing, Culture and Leisure at West Northamptonshire Council, said: “It was fantastic to see the clear impact Northampton Bike Park is having on the communities so shortly after opening. To have this facility and the hard work which has gone into delivering this project recognised at the NBEAs was a true accolade which we’re delighted to celebrate. “Alongside Northamptonshire Sport we’re
pleased to have worked with Sport England and British Cycling to create a facility which offers something for people of any age and ability. We look forward to continuing to celebrate the success of this fantastic leisure facility.”
As plans for the park progress Northamptonshire Sport is looking to partner with like-minded organisations. To fi nd out more about the opportunities available, contact Gabrielle Deere at
gabrielle.deere@
northamptonshiresport.org or call 07955 441 485
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68
