New Pump Track Opens in Kibbutz Be'eri Symbolizing Resilience
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
A new international-level pump track and bicycle park has opened in Kibbutz Be'eri, three years after the October 7th Hamas attack. Funded by Sylvan Adams, the park aims to symbolize revival and provide a space for children from Be'eri and the Western Negev. The opening ceremony honored victims of the attack and featured speeches on resilience and future rebuilding. Plans are also underway to potentially reconstruct the "Be'eri Bowl" cycling attraction.
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- A new international-level pump track and bicycle park opened in Kibbutz Be'eri on October 13th.
- The park was funded by Sylvan Adams as a symbol of revival three years after the October 7th attack.
- The ceremony honored 14 cyclists and triathletes murdered by Hamas.
- The facility is intended for children from Be'eri and the Western Negev.
- Plans are being considered to reconstruct the "Be'eri Bowl" off-road cycling attraction.
- Kibbutz Be'eri suffered 101 deaths and 30 kidnappings in the October 7th attack.
Three years after the October 7th Hamas attack, a new bicycle park, including an international-level pump track, has opened in Kibbutz Be'eri. The park was established with a donation from Sylvan Adams and aims to serve the children of Be'eri and the surrounding Western Negev communities. The opening ceremony was attended by kibbutz members, youth, and families of the 14 cyclists and triathletes murdered in the Hamas assault.
Aya Midan, a kibbutz member who survived a Hamas ambush on October 7th, hosted the ceremony. She honored the memory of those lost, stating the park represents "a place of revival and future." The facility, built in collaboration with Israel Cycling Academy and Kibbutz Be'eri, features a pump track constructed by the Swiss company Velosolutions, suitable for hosting high-level competitions.
Avida Becher, a kibbutz member who lost his wife and son and was severely injured on October 7th, spoke about his personal recovery and the kibbutz's long road ahead. He expressed hope for the future, envisioning children riding bikes and skateboards, symbolizing Be'eri's revival. Becher recalled Adams' promise to rebuild the kibbutz stronger and better.
Adams stated that the park demonstrates Israel's strength and resilience, emphasizing that "they cannot break us and we are here to stay." He announced plans for the park to host the Israeli Pump Track Championship and a World Championship qualifier, the first of its kind in Israel. Adams also revealed plans to explore the reconstruction of the legendary "Be'eri Bowl," a popular off-road cycling spot that closed in the early 2000s, with Rami Gold, a kibbutz member and expert in building bike trails, tasked with developing the proposal.
Kibbutz Be'eri suffered immense losses on October 7th, with 101 members killed and 30 kidnapped, many of whom have since returned or been confirmed deceased. Many residents are still temporarily housed elsewhere as over 130 homes undergo reconstruction. The opening of the pump track is seen as a significant step in the community's recovery, moving from mourning towards rebuilding life and hope.
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