Valmont Bike Park Vision Statement
Our Vision Statement
From the genesis of the initial idea of an off road cycling park in our town of Boulder through to the Park's approval process and construction, the vision of those involved in pursuing the Park has always been twofold:
- First, was the creation of the Park facility itself: a compact yet varied collection of trails and terrain to appeal to off-road riders of all ages and all abilities. The Valmont Bike Park would be open to the public on a daily basis, but also offer pre-scheduled closed-course racing, contests, race training, instruction, and other events. The Park would provide a safe, traffic free environment for anyone with a desire to ride off road terrain to come and enjoy trails built in the spirit and preservation of the natural surroundings and beauty of Boulder.
- Second, was to ensure the Park’s sustainability: The committee dedicated to the creation of Valmont Bike Park was formed not only to advocate the Park's creation, but also to provide a permanent partner to the city to share in the long-term stewardship of the facility itself. The members of our organization are community leaders who have experience in recruiting and motivating volunteers to rally around cycling projects.
The concept of dedicated off-road cycling facilities and parks is a growing trend. Variously known as bike parks, bike skills parks, or adventure parks, these veritable playgrounds are popping up all over, indoors and out - and riders love them! There are more than 30 purpose-built public bike parks in the U.S. and Canada, and many more in the U.K., Australia, and beyond. In Colorado alone, a wide array of bike parks have been built in Fort Collins, Eagle, Leadville, Colorado Springs, Winter Park, Gunnison and now in our town of Boulder. With its storied history in cycling and immense cycling community, Boulder will create a model for how community and government can conjoin to create, sustain and enjoy bike parks like ours.