Max Rimmer-Chambers was a very special little boy adored by his family, friends, teachers and all who met him.
Max's Story
Max Rimmer-Chambers was a very special little boy adored by his family, friends, and all who met him. He was so full of fun and adventure, with a cheeky charm that drew anyone instantly towards him.
Max had an obsession of all things wheels. He loved nothing more than riding bikes racing on his quad, tinkering with tools but most of all he loved being outdoors and playing in his local Delamere Park.
Tragically, Max passed away at the tiny age of just 4 years old.
The loss of Max ripped through the whole community and beyond. Knowing the years of fertility struggles mum Kerrie had to conceive Max made it even more heart braking. His sparkle ignited in people's hearts, and knowing the love he had for other children and adventure, Max's family decided to put donations from Max's funeral back into the local community.
In memory of Max Rimmer-Chambers
MAXTRAX WILL BE BUILT IN THE HEART OF THE OPENSHAW COMMUNITY IN DELAMERE PARK
MaxTrax will be a place for people and families of all ages and abilities to come to have fun, meet friends, be active, learn something new, explore the outdoors and be part of a new community hub.
"the community are so supportive of developing Max’s Cycle Trax in Openshaw. This will really help the local community to engage with the cycling agenda in Manchester in memory of Max."
Kerrie Rimmer-Chambers
Max's mummy.
The Dream
Knowing Max had a passion for fun, adventure and all things with wheels, we wanted to create an all wheel track in Delamare Park that can be enjoyed by the children and families of our community - a safe place created in memory of a such special little boy.
Kerrie and the MaxTrax Team started by consulting children attending local schools and residents in the area. Since then, we have been working with Step Up MCR, Manchester City Council, MCRActive, Access Sports and Landscape Architect Elsie Josland and now our chosen specialist track builders VeloSolutions, to bring these ideas to life!
Working together with Manchester City Council, MCRActive, Elsie Josland and VeloSolutions, with input from the local community, we have designed a track that we think fits perfectly within our park whilst keeping the wide-open green space that we all know and love. In phase one the purpose built track will take pride of place in the centre of Delamere Park, with new trees and new flora planted throughout the green space in phase two.
MaxTrax has already raised an incredible £300,000 for the final track build, repair workshop, and community facilities with help from our Supporters, British Cycling, Sport England, Power To Change and Capital Funding
Kerrie and the team are still looking for financial support and skilled professionals to complete the build of this new facility, alongside the renovation of the community hub known locally as The BeeHive that will house a bike repair workshop, kiosk style cafe and a space that can be used by the whole the community. We have been awarded donations raised by the local community, friends and MaxTrax supporters however more funds are always welcome.
Thanks to Hive Construction NW Ltd, Howdens Reddish and ASL Adaption Supplies Openshaw who have kindly stepped up and offered support that the first phase of renovations have now been completed, meaning the community kiosk can be open and serve the local community and thirsty cyclists.
Individuals and organisations are always welcome to run fundraising activities, with or one behalf of MaxTrax. Every penny raised, every donation received, and every smiling face is going towards creating something truly special for the people of Openshaw.
So far, MaxTrax has raised an incredible amount of funds to build.. A brand-new community All Wheel Track within Delamere Park Openshaw. Manchester City Council have awarded MaxTrax funding to further support the completion of the track build all in memory of
Max Rimmer-Chambers.
Your help is needed now more than ever to help grow the next stages of the MaxTrax dream.
"Great community friendships have been built alongside a brighter future for Openshaw."
The Track
The track will cater to all ages and abilities, with a small learn to cycle track for younger children within the Beehive Hub area already in full use, an advance all wheel pump track with humps, berms for expert track development, encourage and progression.
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A learn to balance/ride bike path area.
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A mini roadway to allow users to gain understanding of road networks and methods of usage while having fun.
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Progressive features throughout these 2 areas will instil balance, skill and hours of enjoyment in the youngest of users.
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An all wheels pump track suitable for all wheel sizes.
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The intermediate/advanced pump track to continue progression and keep interest in the area for all ages and skill levels.
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Connection of the local area to further sites, existing trails and beyond within the locality in order to attract riders and other users to make use of our facilities and the park.
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Additional features and/or attractions which can be incorporated into the track design on the site to attract users and keep interest and progression high for many years to come including a bike repair workshop and bmx coaching sessions, kiosk style cafe, toilets and community space.
For the last four years, MaxTrax have been working hard behind the scenes with the city council, bike track designers, landscape architects, local councillors and stakeholders to develop a plan to create the cycle track that is now starting to take shape bringing in the professionals to put the spades in the ground as of 15th September 2025.
MaxTrax registered as an organisation in June 2021 and has grown a strong team of people to pave the way forward. If you would like to get involved and be part of our journey into the future then please drop us a message.
Kerrie's words...
"I've gained confidence, become mentally stronger, won awards and met some of the most amazing people along this incredible journey”!
Kerrie & Colin Rimmer-Chambers
Max's mummy & daddy
Future Dreams
There is massive potential for MaxTrax to grow into the first East Manchester community cycle hub and share there experiences with other local grass roots organisations.
In the future the MaxTrax team would love to see:
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Our workshop where local people bring bikes to be repaired turned into a training & education setting helping young children to repair bikes. It will be a place to run workshops to help with our Cycle Of Life project recycling un-used bikes to be put back into the community or offered for FREE hired to those who attend our Monday Mini Max & learn to ride activity but don’t have a bike of their own.
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Cycling proficiency to increase the number of people cycling on our roads and not just in our parks and trails.
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A community kiosk/tea room run by local residents that is in progress with a space to provide activities for people in the community such as the Tai Chi we currently run outdoor on Monday 5 - 6pm
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A small allotment to grow with the community orchard that we helped plant with The Friends of Delamere Park & The Orchard Project.
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Continue our incredible community events.
How Can You Help?
Maybe run a fundraising activity. A business could run a staff related fundraising day. Kindly donate or even volunteer !
Step Up MCR a local grass roots charity who support ideas from local people in Ancoats, Beswick, Clayton & Openshaw will continue to work and support MaxTrax to secure any additional funding needed for the tracks future. MaxTrax next goal is to secure funds to complete the Beehive hubs renovations. MaxTrax will also help to support other local community-led projects, through experience and advice and to shout about every bit of support that YOU our supporters have given to this project over the years.
If you or your company can help or donate in anyway .. Please do.
Upcoming Events
Sun 26 OctManchesterOur popular Glow Roll is back! As the clocks turn back we get ready to roll with a glowing fun disco, lights to dress up your wheels, glow stick bracelets & necklaces plus glow in the dark face paints and pumpkin crafts. This event is Free however registration proof must be shown on entry.
Sun 30 NovOpenshawAn incredible festive experience. Dressed in Santa hats, Red Noses & lights while we Wheel or Walk in the Christmas parade along Ashton Old Road - Delamere Park for our xmas lights switch on, meet Santa, dance to music under snow fall, enjoy refreshments & officially open the new MaxTrax track ⭐️
Time is TBDDelamere StreetFREE Multi Sports & Learn to Ride in Delamere Park M11 1HY. 20th Feb 12-3pm
1st Dec from 3.15pm McDonald’s Lime SqMcDonald'sIt’s back bigger & better. Our FREE Santa Cycle from Lime Square to Delamere Park lighting up Ashton old Road with Santas Sleight. Join in the count down to the Christmas lights switch on in the park meet Santa in his Grotto. Enjoy snow, treats & music. Festive food & drink will be just £1 ( cash )
We are supported by several charities, communities and sporting organisations as well as many friends like GB’s BMX rider Quillan Isidore who has been helping us deliver the track project. Not to forget Hive Construction NW Ltd who have started the much needed renovations to our community hub.
Quillan Isidore
- Former under-16 BMX world champion