{"id":48359,"date":"2023-04-19T16:00:28","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T14:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=724257"},"modified":"2023-04-19T16:35:40","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T14:35:40","slug":"how-a-killer-tree-disease-closed-one-of-the-uks-most-loved-bike-parks-and-what-you-can-do-to-prevent-the-spread","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/how-a-killer-tree-disease-closed-one-of-the-uks-most-loved-bike-parks-and-what-you-can-do-to-prevent-the-spread\/","title":{"rendered":"How a killer tree disease closed one of the UK\u2019s most-loved bike parks \u2013 and what you can do to prevent the spread"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is there a glimmer of hope for Revolution Bike Park? <\/p>

By Finlay Anderson\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 19 April 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Revolution Bike Park was one of the UK\u2019s most-loved riding locations \u2013 until a devastating tree disease forced \u2018Revs\u2019 to close its doors indefinitely in January.<\/p>\n

Known worldwide for its expertly sculpted trails, flowing through 100 acres of woodland, the lift-assisted park in Llangynog, north Wales, will be missed by pros and weekend riders alike.<\/p>\n

The family-run business was founded at the end of 2012 by brothers James and Tim Foster, becoming one of Wales\u2019 first lift-assisted bike parks. Revs continued to grow in popularity and expanded its trail network continuously, becoming a must-ride spot for mountain bikers from all over the UK.<\/p>\n

But the discovery of Phytophthora Ramorum<\/em> in the Japenese larch trees that make up the surrounding forest resulted in the sudden closure of Revolution Bike Park.<\/p>\n

We sent MBUK<\/em>\u2019s video team to Revs for one last ride \u2013 and to find out if there could still be a future for the bike park.<\/p>\n