Award winning facility committed to eco-friendly design and community
In Northern Norway, a bike club in the city of Harstad, has with the help of sponsors developed a popular meeting place that promotes joy of movement and green transportation – a Bicycle Park. The Park is one of the first of its kind in the country, with trails for both mountain bike, freestyle and skills bike. And at the center of it all, the club house, with windows and doors sponsored by Natre.
The park was awarded the Sports Facility of the Year in 2023, and is owned and operated by Harstad Cycling Club, in collaboration with Harstad Municipality. The goal with the project was to create a place for everyone – from beginners to professionals, where the inhabitants of all ages can use the facilities – free of charge.
Sustainability is the cornerstone of the clubhouse design, with an emphasis on eco-friendly materials. The robust, triple-glazed windows and balcony doors, locally crafted by Natre, are engineered to withstand the harsh northern climate. The contractor has placed extensive focus on preserving the areas surrounding the route and reducing land use, and the excellent facilitation also contributes to minimizing activity in more vulnerable natural areas.
The whole project has come alive thanks to a massive volunteer effort and will be maintained by both the cycling club and local youths that will work there. When raising money, the Sparebanken Nord-Norge involved the inhabitants by making them walk to specific check in locations to raise donations.
