Max Rimmer-Chambers was a very special little boy adored by his family, friends, 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 with wheels. He loved nothing more than riding bikes, scooters and anything that zoomed around Delamere Park.
Tragically, Max passed away at aged four, on 24th May 2017.
The loss of Max ripped through the whole community. His sparkle ignited in people's hearts, and knowing the love he had for adventure, Max's family decided to put donations from Max's funeral back into the community.
"the community are so supportive of us 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 mother
The Dream
Knowing that Max had a passion for fun, adventure and all things with wheels, we want to create a bike track in Delamare Park that can be enjoyed by the children and families of our community - a safe place created in memory of a young soul no longer with us.
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 our chosen specialist track builders VeloSolutions, to bring these ideas to life!
Working together with Manchester City Council, Elsie Josland, 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 all we know and love. 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 spaces.
Max Trax has already raised an incredible £300,000 for the final track build, repair workshop, and community facilities.
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 a community hub that will house a bike repair workshop, coffee kiosk and a space that can be used by the whole of the community. We have been awarded donations raised by the local community, friends and MaxTrax supporters however more funds always welcome.
Thanks to Hive Construction NW Ltd 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 a 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, MaxRrax and raised an incredible amount for a brand-new community cycle track in Delamere Park. 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 an advance pump track with humps, berms and an expert track to encourage progression.
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A learn to balance/ride bike area.
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A mini roadway to allow users to gain understanding of road networks and methods of usage.
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Progressive features throughout these 2 areas will instil balance and skill in the youngest of users.
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An all wheels pump track suitable for most ages and 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 area to the further site, existing trails and beyond within the locality in order to attract riders and other users to make use of the facility and the park.
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Additional features and/or attractions which can be incorporated into the bike 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.
For the last four years, Max Trax have been working with residents, the council, bike track designers, landscapers, councillors and other local 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 this year, summer of 2025.
Max Trax registered as an organisation in June 2021 and has grown a strong team of people to pave the way forward.
"I've gained so much confidence, won awards and met some amazing people along this incredible journey”!
Kerrie Rimmer-Chambers
Max's mummy & daddy
Future Dreams
There is massive potential for Max Trax to grow into a community cycle hub and share there experiences with other local grass roots organisations. In the future the Max Trax team would love to see:
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A bike repair shop where local people are trained/educated how to repair bikes. It will be a place to run workshops to recycle un-used bikes so they can be put back into the community or hired out to those who wish to use Max Trax but don’t have a bike of their own.
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Cycling proficiency to increase the number of people cycling and raise awareness.
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A community kiosk/tea room run by local residents that is in progress and a space to provide activities for the older people in the community.
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A small allotment to go with the community orchard that was recently planted by The Friends of Delamere Park.
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Continue our incredible community events.
How Can You Help? Maybe you could run a fundraising activity, or your business could run some staff related fundraising activity, even volunteer !
Step Up MCR a local grass root charity who support ideas from local people in Ancoats, Beswick, Clayton & Openshaw will continue to work and support Max Trax 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.
Upcoming Events
Sun 30 NovOpenshawAn incredible festive experience. Dressed in Santa hats, Red Noses & festive lights while we Cycle, Scooter, Walk in the Christmas spirit along Ashton Old Road - Delamere Park for our festive lights switch on, meet Santa, his elves, dance to xmas music under snow fall and enjoy festive refreshments
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