A new community cycling facility is coming to Delamere Park, Openshaw thanks to the vision and campaign of a local family and council investment in the park infrastructure.
An official spade in the ground moment to mark the beginning of work is a key milestone in a campaign to build a community-led all wheel cycle track called Max Trax in Delamere Park.
Born from love, resilience, and a dream to create a safe and joyful space for children and families, the track is being built in memory of Max Rimmer-Chambers, a vibrant and adventurous little boy who tragically passed away at the age of four. Max adored riding bikes, scooters, and anything with wheels around Delamere Park, and his legacy now inspires a project that will bring joy to generations.
Kerrie Rimmer, mum of Max said:
“Knowing Max’s love for adventure and wheels, we wanted to create a space that reflects his spirit – a place where children can be free, active, and safe. MaxTrax is our gift to the community, built with love and hope.”
The event, which took place on Monday 15 September, marked the beginning of construction of MaxTrax in Delamere Park.
This project has been made possible through the dedication of Max’s family – led by his mother Kerrie Rimmer and father Colin Chambers.
They have raised an incredible amount of money through various fundraising events, a Crowdfunding campaign and external grants along with a successful application to British Cycling’s Places to Ride Fund, an event legacy programme set out to address inequalities in participation and create new opportunities for under-represented groups in cycling.
Manchester City Council has invested £166k of capital funding to match the amount raised by the campaign and along with the support of partners, Manchester Active, Step Up MCR, Access Sport, Landscape Architect Elsie Josland, and specialist track builders VeloSolutions the MaxTrax dream has been made possible.
