Moore Park’s brand-new pump track was built at no cost to ratepayers through Project Bruce's Community Led Development Partnership, supported by the Department of Internal Affairs, a $20,000 boost from Sport Otago and local generosity.
"The official opening was intended for 4pm, [Monday, December 22]" Project Bruce manager Kim Schiller said, "But by 2.30pm it was obvious we were not going to be able to hold the excited cyclists back any later.
"So we gave them a briefing on rules and techniques, did a round of thank-yous and and let them loose."
She said the track was popular and busy as local children practised pumping for momentum to complete the circuit without pedalling.
Builders and organisers said they had been moved by the "polite gratitude and encouragement" from young locals throughout the project, which enhances Milton as a cycling hub on the Clutha Gold Trail.
