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.
"the community are so supportive of
developing Max’s Cycle Trax.
This will really help the local people
to engage with Manchester cycling agenda while keeping Max's memory alive"
Kerrie Rimmer-Chambers
Max's mummy.
In memory of Max Rimmer-Chambers
MAXTRAX IS NOW BUILT IN THE HEART OF THE OPENSHAW COMMUNITY IN DELAMERE PARK
MaxTrax is a place for people and families of all ages and abilities to come to have fun, meet friends, be active, learn a new skill, explore the outdoors and be part of a creating a community hub.
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, a safe place created in a beautiful park memory of a such special little boy.
Kerrie and the MaxTrax Team started by consulting with local schools there children 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 finally our chosen specialist track builders VeloSolutions, to bring these ideas to life!
Working together with Elsie Josland and Velosolutions plus input from the local residents, 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, with help from our Supporters, a Crowdfunder, StepUpMcr 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 renovations of the community hub to work alongside the track, known locally as The BeeHive. It will house a kiosk style cafe, access to a wc and a space that can be used by all age groups and community members.
Thanks to Hive Construction NW Ltd, Howdens Reddish and ASL Adaption Supplies Openshaw who have kindly stepped up and offered support and have completed the first phase of renovations, meaning the community kiosk can be open and serve the local community and thirsty cyclists. Further works on a working kitchen, outside wc access and the main community space is still needed.
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 supporters have raised an incredible amount of funds. Manchester City Council have awarded MaxTrax funding to see the completion of the track in 2025 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 new learn to balance/ride path area.
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The mini roadway allows younger children to gain understanding of road networks and methods while having fun.
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Progression features throughout these 2 areas will instil balance, skill and hours of enjoyment in the youngest to oldest 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 is 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 attractions which can be incorporated into the tracks projects on site to attract new users and keep interest 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 a track that will last for years. This 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”
The People Champion Award Winner
@mcrsportsawards 2025
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 experiences with other local grass roots organisations wanting to bring an idea to life.
In the future the MaxTrax team would love to see:
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A fully functional workshop where people bring bikes to be repaired along with a training & education setting helping young children with bike maintenance. The workshop will also help to expand our
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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 in a safe manner and not just in our parks and trails.
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Expand our tiny kiosk within The BeeHive Building, run by local volunteer into a community cafe. Have an indoor space to provide activities such as the Tai Chi that we currently run outdoor in the park on Mondays 5 - 6pm.
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A small allotment to grow alongside our community orchard that we helped plant with The Friends of Delamere Park & The Orchard Project in 2021.
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Continue our incredibly popular community events and activities.
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Offer volunteers more opportunities in learning, education & skills.
Step Up MCR a local grass roots charity who help support and develop ideas for local people in Ancoats, Beswick, Clayton & Openshaw will continue to work and support MaxTrax in the future. Without there help this journey would have been a bigger mountain to climb and more hurdles to get over. MaxTrax next goal is
to secure funds to complete The Beehive hubs renovations. MaxTrax will also like to give back and help to support other local community-led projects, through experience, skills and knowledge gained with Step Up MCR Charity 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 get in contact with us.
Upcoming Events
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