26/07/2026
A bittersweet day.
Today was the final day the Kingston Bike Park opened its gates. This place has been more than dirt and timber for me, it’s where I’ve spent countless hours with my boys, camera in hand (and riding myself), watching them meet new friends, push their limits, and grow their confidence on two wheels. We’ve built memories here that I’ll carry forever.
What stings is the gap that follows. We’re being told it could be up to two years before a proper replacement is ready, if the council’s timeline holds. In the meantime, there’s talk of a small temporary pump track in Kingston, and while that’s something, it’s not a true substitute for a full park where kids can safely progress, challenge themselves, and stay off screens for hours at a time. Spaces like this matter. They build community, resilience, and joy.
To everyone I’ve photographed here, the little groms, the weekend shredders and parents watching from the bench, thank you. Your energy made this park what it was.
I’ll be sharing some photo's from today as a tribute to the riders and the stories this place gave us. If you rode here, drop your favorite memory below. Let’s make sure the people planning the next chapter hear what this park meant to our community.
Notes:
The park is now closed as demolition work begins.
A temporary pump track is expected in Kingston, but it won’t replicate the features needed for real skill progression.
The current guidance points to a potential two-year wait for a full replacement.
Here’s to the next build and to keeping our riders rolling until then.
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