Manchester to Blackpool
Sunday 04 Jul 2021 The Piazza, MediaCityUK, Salford, M50 2EQ 60 miles (approx) - suitable for Road/Hybrid/Mountain bike
This ride has now passed.
Thanks to all those riders who joined us on Sunday, and a big thank you from The Christie to all those fantastic fund-raisers - what a great day!
The famous 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, first aid 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.
ALL RIDERS REGISTERED FOR THE 2020 RIDE HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED TO THE 2021 RIDE AUTOMATICALLY If you signed up for the ride in 2020 but no longer have / did not receive your rider pack, just come along to the Bike Events admin tent at the Start & we will issue a replacement pack.
PLEASE BRING A MASK & a spare one.
COACH TRANSPORT This is now available - please see below for further details in the 'Other Info' section.
This event will be held in accordance with up to date Covid-safety advice from the Government, British Cycling and as advised in partnership with 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 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.
Getting here by train
Trains from Blackpool to Manchester will NOT allow bikes on board