Construction has officially started on Richmond Bike Park in North Yorkshire, with Velosolutions UK now on site building the long-awaited community-led riding facility.

The project has been driven by local volunteers and campaigners over several years, with organisers describing it as “a true example of the power of a strong community” following confirmation that work is now underway.

Updated plans shared by the project team show a sizeable multi-line bike park layout featuring three descending trails alongside additional skills-focused features. The latest Velosolutions UK design includes:

• A 530m red downhill trail
• A 345m blue downhill trail
• A 290m green downhill trail
• A 390m green climbing trail
• A 100m green loop
• A 65m dual slalom track
• A 40m jump line and dedicated jump area

The plans also suggest a progression-focused setup, with the green trail weaving around the outside of the hill while the blue and red lines take more direct routes down the slope. The upper section includes the dual slalom and jump features clustered around the start area, creating a more compact skills zone at the top of the site.

Richmond Bike Park organisers said the latest design keeps the original community ideas intact while adding “a few extra exciting bits” following rider feedback gathered during the project's development.

Volunteers are continuing to monitor progress on site as construction develops, with organisers also hinting at a future community walkaround visit once the build progresses further.

The overall trail network shown in the updated plans totals around 1.76km of riding across a footprint of approximately 3,107 square metres.

You can view the existing iBikeRide trail listing here:
Richmond Bike Park – iBikeRide