I strongly object to any plans to open up Abbey Fields to cyclists, especially a right of way for Sustrans. The Abbey Fields is a protected Heritage site and there is absolutely no justification for allowing any change in the current status of the Fields to allow for a cycle path to be built.
There are ready alternatives and this option should never have been even considered.
Abbey Fields does not lend itself to be used as a short cut for cyclists and the potential for abuse, accidents and debate for further erosion of the site by allowing other wheeled vehicles should not be supported by Town, District or County Councils in their strategic thinking.