Excited youngsters took to their bikes, scooters and skateboards to celebrate the official opening of a brand-new ‘pump track’ in Cranbrook.
A community event was held to mark the occasion at the specially-designed facility in the town’s country park
The opening day on Saturday, September 21, saw a series of jaw-dropping demonstrations by professional BMX riders.
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Local children and teens, eager to test the track for the first time, also took part in games and competitions.
The unique track offers riders of all abilities the experience of gathering and maintaining momentum through a technique known as ‘pumping’.
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Fun at the official opening of the new ‘pump track’ in Cranbrook. Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
The track was developed by Cranbrook Town Council and co-funded through its partnership with East Devon District Council and Sports England-backed Move More Cranbrook.
Town council chairman Les Bayliss said: “This new addition to is a fantastic milestone for the community.
Councillor Bayliss added: “It’s wonderful to see people enjoying the pump track and the other amenities.
“Once again, special thanks to East Devon District Council and Move More Cranbrook for their funding and support in bringing the incredible pump track to life.”
Fun at the official opening of the new ‘pump track’. Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Move More Cranbrook’s Matt Rowett said: “Watching all ages and abilities circle around the pump track was really exciting.
“The track not only provides a fun and free activity for the residents…but also aligns with the Move More Cranbrook initiative’s goal of helping people incorporate physical activity into their daily lives.
“Move More Cranbrook is committed to enabling people in the town to move more and providing facilities however they choose to do that. It’s not about running marathons, but finding small ways to be more active, every day.”
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
Photos: Matt Round Photography
