The stands are a legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and were donated following a successful bid by Warwick District Council and Warwickshire County Council, with the cost of the installation kindly paid for by Royal Leamington Spa Town Council.

Located next to the pavilion, the cycle stands have proven popular with visitors to Leamington Parkrun, which takes place every Saturday at 9am. A recent visit to Leamington Parkrun by the Mayor of Royal Leamington Spa, Councillor Judith Clarke, saw the cycle racks full and well used.

Councillor Clarke said:

“I was delighted to see the newly installed cycle stands in Newbold Comyn. They were all occupied and clearly popular with the cyclists who are involved in the Leamington Parkrun, which takes place every Saturday morning. It is good to see WDC helping to promote healthy living by supporting the Parkrun.”

Councillor Lowell Williams, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change at Warwick District Council added:

“The installation of the cycle racks is the result of effective collaboration between the Councils and local campaign group, Cycleways. We will continue to work together to coordinate and increase cycle parking facilities within the District.”