Description
Rothley Bike Track is a free, community dirt jump and pump-style track in Fowke Street Recreation Ground, Rothley, just north of Leicester. Rebuilt by Rothley Parish Council and local volunteers, the track features a series of rollers, berms and small jumps aimed at beginner to intermediate riders on BMX and mountain bikes, and it's open to the public year-round.
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The Trails
- Dirt track with pump track elements
- Suitable for BMX and MTB
- Beginner to intermediate skill level, ungraded
- Berms, rollers and small table-tops
- Community rebuilt and parish council maintained
- Family-friendly, low-key local spot
History
- The original BMX-style undulating circuit at Fowke Street had become overgrown and fallen out of use.
- Rothley Parish Council worked with a local cycle track enthusiast to clear the site and redesign the course.
- Tarmac's Mountsorrel Quarry donated materials to help build the network of pathways around the track.
- The rebuilt track officially reopened on 28 May 2022, dedicated to the memory of Scott Mason, the local rider who first came up with the idea for the track.
Facilities
- No formal on-site facilities. Bring your own tools, water and repair kit.
- No dedicated car park at the track. On-street parking is available on nearby residential streets, so please park considerately.
Getting Here
- The track sits within Fowke Street Recreation Ground on the edge of Rothley village, Leicestershire, LE7 7TS.
- Reached on foot or by bike from Fowke Street. There's no dedicated car park at the track itself, so allow a short walk from wherever you park.
- Rothley village centre is a few minutes away for anyone combining a visit with a wider look around the village.
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