SANTA CRUZ BIKE PARK GRAND OPENING

May 01, 2007

Written by Bart de Jong

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SANTA CRUZ BIKE PARK GRAND OPENING, Friday, May 4, 2007, 4 - 6 pm, 35 Pacific Avenue (the Fun Spot) across the street from the Municipal Wharf entrance. Featuring BMX Stunt Show by 2Hip Bikes and local riders, music and free snacks. Free valet bike parking by People Power. Bike Park funded by the Bicycle Trip.

The temporary Santa Cruz Bike Park, funded by a generous donation from the Bicycle Trip is now open!

-SPECIAL THANKS
The concept of a temporary Bike Park was initiated by Jesse Nickell, Vice President of Barry Swenson Builders. The Bike Park layout and design was created by Jesse and Jarrod Allen, a local pro bmx-rider. Barry Swenson Builders, with the guidance of Jarrod Allen and assisted by volunteers, improved the existing ramps and constructed exciting new features, including a bowed 8' high wall ride and 2' and 4' jumps.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who contributed ideas to the design and helped to build the Bike Park features. A special thanks to Ryan Phinn, Jeremy Glum, James Carpenter and Brad Davies, who worked many long volunteer hours to help build the Bike Park. Also thanks to the Harbor High Bike Team and their families who participated in the Bike Park improvements!

-ADDRESS The Bike Park is located at 35 Pacific Avenue, across the street from the entrance to the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.

-BIKE PARK RULES Open 9 a.m. to sunset daily. All bike riders must wear a helmet and safety pads. Skateboarders, in-line skaters and scooters are not allowed in the Bike Park. The Bike Park will be closed during rainy or wet conditions.

Pic: Lloyd Ramsay