Last November, we wrote about FlyUp 417 Bike Park temporarily closing its doors from November 4th, 2024, to March 29th, 2025. This closure is a result of ongoing discussions with National Highways regarding the A417 Missing Link project, which necessitates construction work on their operational land. The FlyUp 417 Bike Park has faced numerous challenges over the past year, and the MTB community has been instrumental in rallying behind them. Now, the team has provided an update on their re-opening plans.
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The delay has been frustrating for both the FlyUp team and the wider MTB community, but the park's commitment to safety remains its top priority. The park management has released the following statement to provide clarity on the situation and to thank the community for their continued support.
STATEMENT FROM FLYUP MTB
Revised Re-Opening Date:
We apologise for the delayed update regarding the reopening of the FlyUp 417 Bike Park, this has been an incredibly slow and frustrating process for us. The support we have received from the MTB community has been nothing short of incredible and we thank you for your patience.
For the 417 Bike Park to re-open and to welcome you all back safely, there is still work for National Highways to complete. They have a duty to put us back in the operational position that we were in prior to their work commencing, and we have flagged several issues that certainly need rectifying before we can operate.
To allow time for these issues to be fixed, the closure period will be extended. The FlyUp 417 Bike Park will be open to the public on May 3rd, 2025.
We know this will be sad and frustrating news for many, however, your safety is paramount. The site must be accessible, the uplift needs to run, and the push-up path must be rebuilt before we can open our doors.
For those that made a booking for April, we have been in touch to begin reorganising for you. For those with FlyUp vouchers/gift cards, these will once again be extended.
Thank you, again, for your continued support during this challenging time for our team and our family.
Angela & Simon Ruskin, and the FlyUp Team
Riders looking for further updates or information about FlyUp 417 Bike Park can check out the listing on iBikeRide, where the latest news and updates will be shared. Stay tuned, and we’ll see you on the trails soon!
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