Manchester to Blackpool
Sunday 07 Jul 2019 The Piazza, MediaCityUK, Salford, M50 2EQ 60 miles (approx) - suitable for Road/Hybrid/Mountain bike
This ride has now passed.
Thank you (and well done!) to all riders who took part in the Manchester to Blackpool event on Sunday. Photos taken on the day by Sportive Photo will be available from Wednesday via the following link:
Rider photos
The fantastic Manchester to Blackpool ride is a very popular event with cyclists of all abilities. The route covers 60 miles from Media City Manchester, with lots of refreshment stops along the scenic country lanes of Lancashire, and finishes on the South Promenade in Blackpool. The Christie charity team will welcome you over the finish line, then join your friends and families with food, beer tent, live music and a well-earned massage.
The Christie Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride is The Christie charity’s largest cycling event that is attended by over 4,000 cyclists each year. The money raised from The Christie Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride helps to provide inspiration and hope to cancer patients and their families, as well as helping to carry out more research, give more people the very best treatment and care – and save even more lives.
Entry fees go towards the safe running of the event; The Christie charity needs participants to raise sponsorship to help revolutionise the fight against cancer.
What riders say:
"A great route, using a varied mixture of well-signed roads before heading for the coast and along Blackpool’s South Shore Promenade. Riding into the finish area was a memorable experience for riders, with lots of cheering well-wishers. The Solaris Centre parkland was the perfect post-ride chill-out zone where riders could relax and reflect on a memorable ride which raised funds for The Christie hospital in Manchester”. Cycling Active Magazine
“Manchester to Blackpool is such a fun ride and the music and beer tent is a great dangling carrot during the ride.” Baz Bignell
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 RUN 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.
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 - we are running coaches and trucks from Blackpool in the morning and afternoon.