Devon and Cornwall's only closed road cycle park to get a £61k upgrade
Torbay's Velopark is used all year round by amateurs and professionals for cycling
Last updated 18th Aug 2021
More than £61,000 is being invested into Devon and Cornwall's only closed road circuit track.
The money is set to enhance the Velopark facilities at Clennon Valley in Torbay, which first opened in 2014.
Torbay Council together with Lex Leisure and Mid Devon Cycling club have been awarded £33,703 after a successful application to British Cycling's Place to Ride capital grants programmed.
That has been combined with a further £28,028 commitment from Mid Devon Cycling Club.
Torbay Council together with Lex Leisure and Mid Devon Cycling club have been awarded £33,703 after a successful application to British Cycling’s Place to Ride capital grants programme. Combined with a further £28,028 commitment from Mid Devon Cycling Club, Torbay Velopark is set to benefit from over £61,000 of improvements.
Cycling in Torbay has increased in popularity in recent years, especially over the pandemic and whilst there has been an increase in the number of cycle paths, the range of activities provided are limited and off-road cycling facilities are in high demand.
Enhancements proposed at the Velopark include the creation of a Community Cycling Hub, permanent Cyclo-cross track for racing and a Pump Track (smooth dirt mounds) which would both meet national competition standards and includes:
- Off road (grass, mud and gravel) tracks
- Cycle hire
- Refreshment area with seating looking directly upon the track
Torbay Council say the facilities will benefit cyclists of all ages and all abilities.
Work will be completed by 31 March 2022.