Manchester to Blackpool
Sunday 10 Jul 2022 The Piazza, MediaCityUK, Salford, M50 2EQ 60 miles (approx) - suitable for Road/Hybrid/Mountain bike
This ride has now passed.
Thank you to all the riders who took part in this year's ride. Already planning the 2023 ride and looking forward to seeing you then. Previous riders will be notified by email when the ride is open for booking.
Rider photos
ONLINE BOOKING NOW CLOSED, BUT YOU CAN SIGN UP ON THE DAY AT THE START
The Christie Manchester to Blackpool ride is a very popular event - 60 miles from Salford Quays to a great finish with music, food and beer tent on the South Promenade in Blackpool. Lots of refreshment stops along the scenic country lanes of Lancashire, with marshals, cycle mechanics, medical and pick up vehicles looking after you. The Christie charity team will welcome you over the finish line with a well deserved MEDAL, then join your friends and families with music and refreshments.
The event is registered with British Cycling and will follow Covid-safety advice from the Government, British Cycling and local statutory bodies.
We recommend that everyone taking part in one of our rides takes time to read the current How to Ride in a Group guide from British Cycling which you can read here.
Social distancing and other safety measures will be in place - full details will be emailed before the ride and updates can be seen on the Bike Events website here
Getting here by car
Car parking for the Start is at the Lowry Outlet Car Park, Manchester M50 3AH.
£3 flat rate for the whole day for event participants. Pay on exit, but first show your rider number or certificate at the Main Info Desk on the Ground Floor of the Mall. They'll give you a 'special tariff' ticket to use at the Pay Machine. The info desk is staffed from 10.00am until 6.30pm; outside of those times use the intercom. Car park is open 5.00am - midnight. BE AWARE height restriction 2.1m. Remove bikes from your car roof (Bike Events are not responsible for any damage if you don't do this). Marshals near the car park entrance will look after bikes while you park.
Parking near the Finish is at the Pay and Display car park on South Yeadon Way, FY1 6BF
Please don't block any dropped kerbs in the Harrowside area or you'll get a Penalty Charge notice.
SPECIAL COACHES are being planned from Blackpool in the morning to take riders (and bikes) to the Start and in the afternoon to take riders back to Manchester. Please book in advance to guarantee a seat
Transport ticket holders please note:
Morning coaches leave at 6.30am from Blackpool (FY4 1RW). Please meet at 6.15am by the Solaris Centre, South Promenade, Blackpool to start loading. If you book MORNING transport, your name will be on a list so no ticket needed (For riders who opt to collect packs at start of ride).
Return transport to Manchester:
Coaches will run at set times in the afternoon to take cyclists/bikes back to the Start - between approximately 1.30pm and 5.30pm. All journeys are non-stop.
Transport tickets are NON REFUNDABLE.
We stack the bikes on the trucks very carefully but if you have any particular concerns about your bike then please bring your own pipe lagging with you to protect the frame.
Getting here by train
Trains from Blackpool to Manchester will NOT allow bikes on board