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Campbell River bike park now open

After eight long years, Campbell River’s pump track is finally open.

Cole Nightingale with the CR Bike Park Society says Phase 1 isn’t quite complete but since the track is, it’s now open to the public. 

“We still have to finish the split cedar fencing and the storage shed, but we’re waiting with donors, just working on times because they have busy schedules,” Nightingale said. 

But once the timing is arranged, he says Phase 1 should be officially finished around the end of September. 

He says the society has to check in with the city to see if they’ll have to close the park for a day or two while putting in the split cedar fence. 

Nightingale says that since the track’s opening, residents have been nothing but positive. 

“So far, it’s been awesome. Lots of people are enjoying it. They’re happy that it’s done and they’re able to get in there and ride it.”

He says people are also starting to ask about Phase 2, which is the dirt jump. 

“We’re excited that people are riding it and having fun and looking forward to what comes next with that part of the project,” he added. 

The bike park has been eight years in the making, and he says there are no words to really describe the feeling now that it’s here. 

“It’s taken forever, so to have this part done and seeing everyone having a fun time on it… it’s hard to actually have words with how long some of the people have been with this project and seeing it through. It’s pretty amazing.”

Phase 2 will introduce a dirt jump as well as a skill park, where there will be parts of the trail ranging from beginner all the way to expert. 

Nightingale says the society is still in talks with the builders on how they’re going to configure the lines for Phase 2 with the site they have. 

“But it’s basically all ready to go, we just need the funding for it to get going with it.”

If you’re interested in donating, get in touch with the CR Bike Park Society through their Facebook page.

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