On Friday, October 25, Milestone team members, Lebanon city officials, community members and bike enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Stone Eater Bike Park.  

The dream of the park started over five years ago, when city officials like Lebanon City Engineer Kevin Krulick dreamt of transforming landfill land into an asset that could be used in the community.  

Through other projects in the area, we had a strong relationship with Kevin, and he knew we were a contractor he could trust for the job. Our team worked closely with him and the City of Lebanon to discuss what materials would be needed in the bike park and how to stay within in budget.  

“Milestone has been more than just a contractor on this project, but a real partner,” said Kevin. 

Milestone provided 10,705 tons of recycled concrete to build the biking trails. By using recycled concrete, we could stay sustainable and low budget. Along with providing recycled materials, Artie Tincher and his crew laid the storm pipe and structures for proper drainage. Mark Graham’s crew placed 1,150 tons of asphalt for the new entrance of the park and parking lot, and Dylan Meyer’s crew ran the stone through the paver for the park roads. For the finishing touches, Travis Tressler’s crew and Isaak Ausban’s crews were also on site for a few days a piece for miscellaneous work.  

The City of Lebanon worked with National Interscholastic Cycling Association and Hilride Progression Development Group on the design and development of this world class bike park. The park was designed from the ground up as a family friendly riding hub for the local community, a destination riding area for the more than 6 million mountain bike enthusiasts in the greater Midwest region and as a national model, event venue and training facility for NICA leagues, teams, athletes and coaches.  

Today, the bike park is open free of charge to the public. It features 5-miles of innovative all-weather trails. The park has four riding areas including a kids’ track for early riders. The City of Lebanon believes that this project has the unique opportunity serve the local community by providing families and everyone of all ages with a new opportunity to get out and get active. 

Milestone Superintendent Joshua Coles spent time running the dozer, grader and skid steer for this project throughout busy season, and he is proud to see the grand opening of the park.  

“It’s rewarding to see the finished product after knowing how much work it took to get it there,” says Joshua. “I am looking forward to the community and beyond to enjoy the park.” 

To learn more about Stone Eater Bike Park check out their Facebook page here.