This ride has now passed.

Thanks to all who took part in this year's Manchester to Liverpool ride and well done, especially, to all those who battled the wind and won on the Southport route!
Pictures taken on the day are available to view and to purchase here:

Rider photos

Minimum ages: 14yrs on the 55 mile and 8yrs on the 40 mile.

If you need to contact Bike Events staff during the ride this Sunday 11th June you can call us on 07724 554 198. This number will only be active between 07.00 and 18:00 this Sunday. We will give out Medical Emergency and Mechanics/Pick-up phone numbers at the Start line.

The mostly traffic-free 40 mile route is ideal for family cycling and takes you along part of the Manchester Ship Canal towards Liverpool while the longer, all on-road 55 mile route, crosses the canal to Culcheth, Rainford and Knowsley, meeting the riders on the short route at Childwall and heading together to the finish at Alfred Holt recreation Ground, as stones throw from the mighty Mersey.

*PLEASE NOTE The 40 mile route follows part of the Trans Pennine Trail alongside the Manchester Ship Canal. We advise that this route option is most suitable for city / hybrid and mountain bikes with a minimum tyre size of 1.5"

Voted number 5 in The Independent's 10 Best Cycling Events for 2012!
"Yesterday was such a greatly run event, well signed posted, great marshals, friendly riders, amazing day and weather ... So glad I took part in this event." C. S
" Really enjoyed that - brilliant day - well signed and great route for the 55 miler - well done!" M. S.
"Excellent day yesterday .... can't wait for next year already." J.H