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Rotary Bike Park, Brantford, ON

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In 2016, Jay was called on by the Brant Cycling Club for the design and construction of a bike skills park for riders of all ages and abilities from novice to advanced-expert. Formed in 2014, the Club was founded on the desire to support bicycling activity and bring a bike park to the Brantford community. Following several dedicated years of outreach, fundraising and meetings with the City and local authorities, a site was selected with plans moving forward.

Public engagement and a design workshop hosted by the Club in collaboration with Jay were held in summer 2017 with close to 100 people attending and representing local riders, park users, youth, parents and residents, alongside City Staff and local organizations. Input and ideas were shared, as well as concerns regarding the park and impact to the environment. In turn this input shaped the development in providing a positive community recreation facility that integrated well with Rotary Centennial Waterworks Park and the natural environment, made use of local resources and natural materials, and supported / expanded upon existing multi-use trails with benefits to all user groups.

Hoots Ltd. completed the Bike Skills Park in fall 2017 with support from local business, sponsorship and in-kind donations, alongside assistance from the Club, community and enthusiastic volunteers. In 2019, Hoots Ltd. returned to build an additional wood skills area and redevelop the start / return hill with additional wood ramp / drop entry features, alongside carrying out maintenance work with volunteers in time for the grand opening for the second season!

Check out these awesome clips with volunteers test riding and shredding the jumps and Jay cruising the pump track with some key tips! Plus the awesome TVO Kids - All Round Champions - Bmx Racing episodes 7a - 7b sessions at Brantford Bike Park - it's all about fun, progress & sportsmanship!!!

(drone shot courtesy of R. Weaver / Brant Cycling Club)

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