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Suitable for anyone who enjoys a reasonably active life. The pace is gentle and the terrain flat to undulating. Distances no more than 30 miles (50km).


Suitable for those with slightly more cycling experience. the terrain can be a little hillier than grade 1.5 and distances up to 45 miles (70km).


For the regular and reasonably fit cyclist. The terrain may include some challenging hills and distances up to 75 miles (110km).


These routes require a good level of fitness and stamina and feature challenging inclines and/or a longer time in the saddle. Distances can be up to 100 miles (160km).

THIS IS A SPONSORED CHARITY RIDE. Your entry fee only covers the costs of running the ride so please ask family and friends to sponsor you generously to make a real difference. THANK YOU.
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Manchester to Chester

Sunday 23 Jun 2013

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Have fun cycling this great 53 mile route, starting from Platt Fields Park and taking you through beautiful Lancashire and Cheshire countryside to Finish at Christleton Hall, just outside Chester.

You can watch a video of the 2010 ride here

Ride Details
StartPlatt Fields Park, Wilmslow Rd., Rusholme, Manchester M14 5LL
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FinishThe College of Law, Christleton Hall, Pepper St, Christleton, CHESTER, Cheshire CH3 7AB
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Distance53 miles approx.
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Getting There: CarFrom M60 Jc 3 > A5145 > A5103 (Princess Rd.) > A6010 (Wilbraham Rd.) and follow our signs.
From A57 (M) > A5103 (Princess Rd.) > A6010 (Wilbraham Rd.) and follow our signs.
Getting There: TrainNearest station is Piccadilly, 7 miles from the start. Please check with operator regarding carriage of bikes.
National Rail enquiries 08457 48 49 50
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Start Times8am - 10am at a time to suit you
Local Infowww.visitmanchester.com
www.visitlancashire.com
www.visitchester.com
Other InfoMinimum age 16yrs.

The route is all on road.

RETURN TRANSPORT: THERE WILL BE TWO TRANSPORTS (TRUCK & COACH) LEAVING AT 2.30 and 5.30 TO TAKE RIDERS BACK TO THE START AT PLATT FIELDS PARK. WE STRONGLY ADVISE PRE-BOOKING ON THESE TO GUARANTEE A PLACE - IT COSTS £23 FOR YOU AND YOUR BIKE (Tandems CAN be loaded on trucks, cost of transport is on a per person basis).

All riders are required to wear a helmet. A selection of helmets will be available for purchase on the day.
PricingEntry Pack (£17.00)
Student Entry (£10.00)
Team Entry (min. no. 6 persons per team) (£16.50)
PM Transport (£23.00)

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