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road.cc newsPlans approved for outdoor velodrome and BMX track in Knowsley
A scheme to build an outdoor velodrome and BMX track in Knowsley on Merseyside has been given the green light after plans were approved by the local council. The 400m track will be 7m wide, with the BMX track located in the middle, and is due to open this autumn.
The facility will occupy the same site as a leisure and cultural centre currently being built and is expected to attract as many as 10,000 users annually, as well as potentially leading to a new cycling club being founded in the area, says Knowsley Council.
Councillor Eddie Connor, cabinet member for leisure, community and culture, commented: "This is fantastic news for Knowsley's residents and further enhances leisure and sporting facilities available in the borough. We are always looking to provide the best facilities in Knowsley and hopefully this unique community facility will inspire future generations of riders."
Simon joined road.cc as news editor in 2009 and is now the site’s community editor, acting as a link between the team producing the content and our readers. A law and languages graduate, published translator and former retail analyst, he has reported on issues as diverse as cycling-related court cases, anti-doping investigations, the latest developments in the bike industry and the sport’s biggest races. Now back in London full-time after 15 years living in Oxford and Cambridge, he loves cycling along the Thames but misses having his former riding buddy, Elodie the miniature schnauzer, in the basket in front of him.
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This fantastic news, summer track racing (rain free) is a huge bonus in this area.