North Yorkshire bike park opens after mother's two-year campaign

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Richmond Bike Park has opened in North Yorkshire after a two-and-a-half-year campaign by local mum Louise Raine.

Richmond Bike Park opened in North Yorkshire on Saturday, marking the end of a two-and-a-half-year effort by local mother Louise Raine to create a dedicated cycling facility for young people in the area. Despite deliberately keeping the opening low-key to avoid large crowds, the park attracted immediate interest from local children, who were using it from eight in the morning until eight at night.

The project has taken significant time and effort from volunteers, local businesses and supporters. Louise Raine said the community response had been overwhelming, with new volunteers turning up on the opening morning to help with final preparations including putting up safety signage and taking down fencing.

Financial backing for the scheme included £85,000 from Harmony Energy. Additional funding came from the National Lottery, Sport England, Broadacres Housing Association and the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. Louise Raine emphasised that contributions from smaller local businesses and individuals had been equally important to the project's success.

North Yorkshire bike park opens after mother's two-year campaign — Image: The Northern Echo

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Mum's dream becomes reality as new North Yorkshire bike park opens to young ridersRichmond Bike Park opens after a two-and-a-half-year campaign by mum Louise Raine, giving local children a dedicated place to cycle, with coaching planned.The Northern Echo · 19 Oct, 16:00
Mum's dream becomes reality as new North Yorkshire bike park opens to young ridersRichmond Bike Park opens after a two-and-a-half-year campaign by mum Louise Raine, giving local children a dedicated place to cycle, with coaching planned.Darlington & Stockton Times · 19 Oct, 16:00

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