BRILLIANT NEW CYCLE PARK for FARINGDON - A hit with children and adults alike!’
Folly Sports Park
Opened July 2019
Grand Opening
Spearheaded by Lyn and David Williamson, Sjoerd Vogt and Gavin Hopkins, this Farcycles led initiative has created cycle training facility at the Folly Sports Park.
Their vision is that every child and every adult in Faringdon has the opportunity to learn to cycle safely. The park is designed as a mini village with a road layout mirroring Faringdon, including junctions pedestrian crossings and a roundabout. Fun landscaping features include models of iconic local landmarks such as the Folly Tower, All Saints Church, Old Town Hall and a miniature White Horse Hill.
Cycle training will initially focus on 3 main groups :
1 complete beginners children and adults
2 beginner/ intermediates - who want to progress onto just two wheels and learn road safely
3 for partially sighted people and those with mild physical disabilities.
Summer cycle training classes are planned.
Many families are already enjoying the use of the cycle park which is a free facility for local people.
Creating the park has been fun, and has brought the best out in people.
If your children are benefiting from the cycle park and you would like join the Friends of Faringdon Cycle Park group, please contact cycle@farcycles.org.uk
Funding has come principally from a European rural development grant (Leader), with significant contributions from Faringdon Town Council , Oxford County Council, Faringdon Charitable Trust, FEAT, Faringdon United Charities, Faringdon Art society, Music Mayhem Weekenders, Faringdon Community Choir, Calpe Trust, Geo - 4D, and the many other individuals and local business who have generously given their time and talents.
Their vision is that every child and every adult in Faringdon has the opportunity to learn to cycle safely. The park is designed as a mini village with a road layout mirroring Faringdon, including junctions pedestrian crossings and a roundabout. Fun landscaping features include models of iconic local landmarks such as the Folly Tower, All Saints Church, Old Town Hall and a miniature White Horse Hill.
Cycle training will initially focus on 3 main groups :
1 complete beginners children and adults
2 beginner/ intermediates - who want to progress onto just two wheels and learn road safely
3 for partially sighted people and those with mild physical disabilities.
Summer cycle training classes are planned.
Many families are already enjoying the use of the cycle park which is a free facility for local people.
Creating the park has been fun, and has brought the best out in people.
If your children are benefiting from the cycle park and you would like join the Friends of Faringdon Cycle Park group, please contact cycle@farcycles.org.uk
Funding has come principally from a European rural development grant (Leader), with significant contributions from Faringdon Town Council , Oxford County Council, Faringdon Charitable Trust, FEAT, Faringdon United Charities, Faringdon Art society, Music Mayhem Weekenders, Faringdon Community Choir, Calpe Trust, Geo - 4D, and the many other individuals and local business who have generously given their time and talents.
