The Bike Park is complete with final features, finishing touches and signage program implemented! After many years of planning, the City is home to an exciting bike destination that offers unique and diverse riding experiences with comprehensive Bike Park and over 6 km of multi-use trails.

 

Check out jumps testing and pump testing, plus 2022 build drive-by alongside facebook page and gallery!

 

Efforts go back to 2016 when members of the local Speed Demons XC Mtb Riding Club presented to City Council with a vision for a Ride Training Centre. Located in a 120 acre park reserve surrounding the Cold Lake Museums, a recreation sports facility was proposed for year-round activity and race events that would support local business and tourism.

 

Presenting successful regional Bike Park examples and public survey results, the Club also shared preliminary concepts developed by Jay who helped provide guidance. Hoots then developed detailed designs with expanded Bike Park & Trails, and suggested infrastructure. Then in 2018, Hoots worked with the Club and City to facilitate an Open House for the Cold Lake Trails & Bike Park Master Plan with construction starting in 2019.

 

Continuing to 2023, the Hoots crew worked with volunteers to build cross-county riding and multi-use trails, and extensive Bike Park over multiple phases with integrated Start/Return Hill and progressive drops, Pump Tracks, Jump Lines, Skills Zones and elevated North Shore Balance Complex, Flow trail with wall ride, and Expert Jumps with wood take-off ramps.

 

The community continues to enjoy the Bike Park and year-round trails, with thematic way-finding signage that complements the Cold Lake Museums and natural setting!

 

(photos courtesy of millcreekmtb & Hoots Ltd.)