Okeford Hill Bike Park to Re-open
Great news for riders in the South of the UK. The old Blandford/UK Bike Park is set to re-open in March. Hammoon Cycles will now manage the site, promote races and hold events
Open for riders Saturday 12th March & Downhill Race Sunday 13th March 2016
Hammoon Cycles is managing Okeford Hill bike park, working with The Forestry Commission and sponsored by Muc-Off
Throughout 2016, the plan is to broaden the appeal of the venue, establishing a teaching skills area, offering regular coaching and building an easier, longer trail. At the beginning of the season the current uplift track will be used as the climb/push-up, by mid 2016 the uplift will be up and running again.
At the beginning of the season the current uplift track will be used as the climb/push-up. By mid 2016 the aim is to get the uplift running again.
Nine DH races including a Southern Championship
Gravity Enduro and Cyclocross races, which are planned to start in 2016
Coaching sessions for youth and adult riders
Day pass to ride will be £5, this is to be paid on the day, you will receive a coloured/dated tag for your bike.
Race entry will be via British Cycling and will cost £30 – this is for riding on both Saturday & Sunday and the race entry.
Facilities – there is a toilet on site at all times (locked when the site is closed), and for race days there will be food available. There will also be a first aid trained person on site whenever we are open for riding or digging.
This is a great venue with some skill challenging steepness and years of previous development. It has potential to come back even better than ever.
Since our test day at Okeford in March 2015 we have been working with the Forestry Commission and local landowners to reopen the site and its trails to the public and prepare to host events.
Originally opened as Blandford Bike Park and most recently run by UK Bike Park, the site has been closed for the last three years. The site covers 22 hectares and has 125m vertical drop, with four established downhill trails developed over many years.
If you would like more information or would like to get involved visit our website www.hammoon.com