Manchester to Blackpool - NEW DATE
Sunday 13 Sep 2020 The Piazza, MediaCityUK, Salford, M50 2EQ 60 miles (approx) - suitable for Road/Hybrid/Mountain bikeThe Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride has a new date. Due to the continuing Covid-19 outbreak, the Manchester to Blackpool ride has been rescheduled for Sunday September 13th
The fantastic Manchester to Blackpool ride is a very popular event with cyclists of all abilities. The route covers 60 miles from Salford Quays, 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 music and refreshments.
If you’ve already registered for the ride, your entry will be transferred to the new date automatically. If that date doesn't suit, you can either transfer your entry to another person so that they can take part, or transfer your place to the 2021 ride.
To transfer your place to another rider for September 13th this year please email us here
To transfer your place to the 2021 ride please email us here The planned date for 2021 is Sunday 4th July
If you transfer to another person, please let us know by email or in writing, and include their name, address and contact details (telephone and email) - it is essential that you provide this, and name and telephone number of a nominated person in case of any emergency
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. 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.
Coach transport is under review by the coach company re social distancing - we are taking bookings but will post further updates here.:
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.