Cyclopark

Cyclopark

Cyclopark is a purpose-built facility for cycling and other outdoor activities, located on the south side of Gravesend, north Kent in south-east England, adjacent to the A2 dual carriageway.

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History

Construction of Cyclopark began in January 2011 and was scheduled to take 10 months, with the site due to open officially in early 2012.[1] Funding was provided by Kent County Council, Sport England, the Colyer-Fergusson Trust, British Cycling and the Homes and Communities Agency.

Early test events included the Southern Area BMX Championships (15-16 October 2011),[2] and a visit from the US Olympic BMX team.

Facilities

In 43ha of landscaped parkland, the Cyclopark facilities include:

  • 6km of off-road trails (graded to provide separate routes for different abilities)
  • a 2.9km long, 6m wide tarmac circuit (capable of being extended to 5.3km)
  • a 340m BMX track
  • children's playground
  • skate park

External link

www.cyclopark.com

See also

References

  1. ^ Big New Cycling Centre for Kent, Bike Radar, 21 December 2010, http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/big-new-cycling-centre-for-kent-28742
  2. ^ Southern Area BMX Championships http://www.cyclopark.com/16/section.aspx/13/South_East_Championships
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