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Riders from the USA BMX
team test out the new track: Pictures from Karen Bird

It's billed as Europe's largest cycling venue.

Now the Cyclopark, off the A2, has been given the thumbs-up by
the US Olympic BMX team.

The 10 USA team riders were practising at the new
multimillion-pound sports facility near Gravesend ahead of an
international championship meeting.

USA Cycling BMX programs director, Mike King, said: "This is a
fantastic track and will offer exciting riding for all
levels - from recreational BMX-ers to riders at the top of the
game.

"It will challenge people for years to come and we look forward
to making it back for some training in the future."

But the state-of-the-art sports venue doesn't open officially
until next year.

Park staff will continue to work with international teams to
promote the facilities and help encourage the next
generation of Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Kent County Council's cycling champion, David Brazier,
said: "This is a wonderful opportunity to get feedback from such
high class competitors.

"They were all extremely positive about the facilities at
Cyclopark and impressed by the range of cycling and other
activities we will have on offer here.

"We will continue to develop the site and work to engage the
local community in all aspects of this development."

Cyclopark's state-of-the-art BMX track was designed and built by
Clark & Kent Contractors - one of the world's leaders in the
field, who were involved in preparing the London Olympic BMX
track.