Mayor George Ferguson attends Ashton Court cycle trails anniversary
BRISTOL mayor George Ferguson celebrated the first anniversary of a pair of cycle trails in Ashton Court and Leigh Woods today.
The council chief attended an event at the Ashton Court Golf and Cycle Centre twelve months after the popular Nova and Yer Tiz trails were opened.
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Bristol mayor George Ferguson
The new hard-stoned paths have attracted 12,000 cycles per month, according to the council, covering half a million miles in total.
A keen cyclist and former architect, Mr Ferguson praised the design of the adventurous cycle tracks. He said: "I hear it's impossible to get bored of these routes, so varied is the mix of routes and obstacles. It's great to see this fantastic setting used for healthy enjoyable pursuits. The sheer numbers who have used the routes this year speak for themselves."
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The trails were designed by Phil Saxena, who has worked on Olympic cross-country projects in the past.
Site owners Bristol City Council worked closely with the Forestry Commission, the National Trust, and the Rural Development Programme for England on the trails which are suitable for families and novice mountain bikers.
David Lane, from track sponsors Paligap Limited, said: "We want to ensure Bristol's world-class trails stay in top condition. The trails are a magnet for people of all ages and abilities, from young children to cycling athletes, providing valuable exercise and enjoyment. We have now been sponsoring the cycle trails at Ashton Court and Leigh Woods for five years, putting our money into trail maintenance for the enjoyment of all."
Riders can join the trails at a number of points and with 300,000 people within a 30 minute bike ride of the site, visitors are encouraged not to come by car but to travel to the area on local bike-friendly routes.
Along the route is a new purpose built cycle and golf centre with golf hire facilities, a café, toilets and indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Comments
by sesamepete
Thursday, January 10 2013, 11:25AM
“Oh good God, he isn't wearing trouser clips, they could catch in the chain and he might die!!
Bore off for a change pessimists. This is a positive promotion of cycling and facilities in Bristol, and gets these things in the public eye, which can only be a good thing.”
by Basil55
Wednesday, January 09 2013, 1:29PM
“@Tiny_Steve You're wasting your time mate, in general the commenters on here have far too negative an outlook on life to be bothered by silly things like science and reasoned discussion.
I think its great to see George out promoting the sports facilities around the city, i'm happy to see my council tax go on things like this.”
by Tiny_Steve
Wednesday, January 09 2013, 2:36AM
“@redmike
Why not pop into A&E and ask if the doctors and nurses think crash helmets are a waste of time
Why not read the peer reviewed scientific papers on this subject, none of which are able to show a link between helmet wearing and reduced injury rates and which instead show that forcing helmet wearing on cyclists is counter productive?”
by Lollorosso
Wednesday, January 09 2013, 1:07AM
“nice to see all the comments focusing on the positive. I mean really if the best you can do is take the man down for not wearing a helmet you really need to get a grip and a life?!”
by redmike
Tuesday, January 08 2013, 9:08PM
“@Tiny_Steve
No I don't wear a helmet when crossing the road, but whenever I go out with my kids on bikes I make sure I set a good example. Why not pop into A&E and ask if the doctors and nurses think crash helmets are a waste of time.”
by matic_113
Tuesday, January 08 2013, 8:11PM
“This project has been a huge success and should be celebrated. I have never seen so many people cycling around the woods!”
by Tiny_Steve
Tuesday, January 08 2013, 8:02PM
“@PattersonG @Spiggett Yes, we don't want to be wasting money giving young people healthy alternatives to petty crime, do we?
@redmike - he's setting a great example - presumably making an informed decision not to wear one. Do you wear a helmet when you cross the road? Statistically it's more dangerous than riding a bike.”
by redmike
Tuesday, January 08 2013, 7:27PM
“Where is your cycle helmet Mr. Mayor. You should be setting a good example.”
by PattersonG
Tuesday, January 08 2013, 6:22PM
“Nice to know he's got nothing else on his plate right now. How's Bristol going to become "world capital of Circus" like this?!”
by Spiggett
Tuesday, January 08 2013, 5:11PM
“-Hope this is not Council financed?”