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Young riders in Belrose no longer have to risk steep, rugged trails to learn mountain biking, as the newly upgraded Wyatt Avenue Bike Park provides a perfectly smooth, custom-designed loop for beginners to master gravity drops and technical jumps safely.

Building Confidence from the Ground Up

The track has recently undergone a major resurfacing project to create a highly forgiving environment for novice cyclists and children with little bikes. Instead of being thrown into the deep end, riders can use this space to practise their core skills and advance at a pace they feel comfortable with.

The facility is specifically aimed at helping kids build up their riding confidence before they eventually progress to more demanding, high-level tracks located at Manly Dam or Bare Creek. By focusing on safety and steady progression, the park acts as an essential stepping stone for the local youth.

Designed by the Community, for the Community

Constructed three and a half years ago, the park was brought to life by the local Council’s landscape and construction teams working closely alongside Trail Care, a regional mountain biking advocacy and consultancy group. The recent upgrades and the overall design of the trails rely heavily on direct feedback from those who know the sport best.

Parents of young riders, community members, and professional mountain biking skills coaches all shared their insights to ensure the track met the exact needs of beginners. This massive collaborative effort has made the facility feel brand new again.

Features to Challenge Every Beginner

The park is packed with varied terrain to give newcomers a taste of real mountain biking without the intense danger. Cyclists can kick off their runs at a dedicated bike launching area before heading into climb and descent sections that test their ability to handle inclines.

As they grow more comfortable, riders can take on various technical elements, including berms and jumps, or even experience the thrill of downhill riding in a specific gravity zone. While the kids are busy advancing their skills on the track, parents and spectators can watch from a designated viewing platform or relax in the surrounding picnic and grassed areas.

Published Date 14-June-2026

A teenage boy has been rescued at night from Bare Creek Bike Park in Belrose after crashing his mountain bike over a large jump, prompting a coordinated emergency response in difficult conditions.–

Crash On Belrose Trail Triggers Emergency Call

Emergency crews were called to Bare Creek Bike Park in Belrose shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 15 April after reports a teenage rider had been injured during a crash on the trails.

The 15-year-old boy had gone over a large jump, descending from a height estimated between five and ten metres before landing heavily on the front wheel. He was thrown over the handlebars and was found on the ground with a suspected broken left leg and possible spinal injuries.

Paramedics from Belrose Ambulance Station reached the location after being guided by the boy’s friends along the bike trails. The exact position had been identified using a mobile emergency application, allowing crews to navigate several hundred metres into the park.

mountain biking — *Photo Credit: Pexels*

Treated In Darkness As Light Fades

By the time responders arrived, daylight had already faded, leaving paramedics to assess the injured rider in darkness.

The boy was treated at the scene for a suspected broken left leg and possible spinal injuries. Additional specialist support was requested, including a special operations paramedic and a four-wheel-drive ambulance capable of accessing the terrain.

Fire crews also attended to provide lighting and assist with moving the patient safely from the track.

Extraction From Remote Belrose Terrain

Rescue efforts focused on transporting the injured rider from the trail to a point accessible by vehicle. He was placed into an all-terrain stretcher and carefully moved through the park before reaching the four-wheel-drive ambulance.

From there, he was taken back up to the car park and transferred into a standard ambulance. The boy was then transported to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, arriving in a stable condition shortly before 7:30 p.m.

Bare Creek Bike Park — *Photo Credit: Pexels*

Second Belrose Incident Within The Week

The rescue was the second at the Belrose bike park that week. Earlier, another 15-year-old rider was injured after falling on a jump on Sunday, 12 April and required assistance to be transported from the trails.

On that occasion, the same four-wheel-drive ambulance was used to retrieve the rider, who was later taken to Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick in a stable condition just after 4:00 p.m.

Increased Activity During School Holidays

Bare Creek Bike Park in Belrose features downhill tracks, jumps and skills areas that attract riders, particularly during school holiday periods.

Emergency crews are familiar with the terrain, having attended a number of incidents at the site. Riders, particularly younger users, are reminded to consider conditions and observe signage when using the facility.

Published 17-Apr-2026

Tag: mountain biking

Newly Upgraded Belrose Bike Park Gives Young Riders a Safe Space to Grow