Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 7:30 am
Salford, Salford
Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride
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Ride the distance between Manchester and Blackpool in this awesome cycle sportive. The route takes you along some beautiful stretches of Lancashire country lanes. With great on course support and medals, music and more waiting for you in sunny Blackpool, don't miss your chance to sign up!
60 Miles approx
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Sun, Jul 12, 2026
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Salford, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Salford, Manchester M50 3UB, UK
Start times
Sunday, Jul 12, 2026
60 Miles approx: 7:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride
60 Miles approx
60mi
£34.50
60 Miles approx
60mi
£34.50
Route information
Terrain: Road
Elevation: 1800ft over approx. 60 miles
Route Type: Point-to-point
This Manchester to Blackpool ride will be along the open roads in Lancashire. The roughly 60 mile route from The Piazza, Salford Quays, will visit some beautiful stretches of country lanes before you finish on Blackpool's South Promenade, where you'll be able to enjoy music, food and a drink from the beer tent.
The route weaves through Leigh, past Haigh Hall, into Preston and Warton, before finishing at Blackpool. There'll be numerous places to stop for refreshment along the way.
*GPX routes will be available to participants two weeks before the event
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What's included
- Finisher's medal
- Signed and marshalled route
- Cycle mechanics
- First aid
- Refreshment stops
- Support vehicles
How to get there
Salford, Manchester M50 3UB, UK
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At the start - parking will be available at the Lowry Outlet Car Park, Manchester, M50 3AH and will cost £5 for the day for participants. Pay on leaving, at Pay Station, but first show your rider number at the Customer Service Hub on the First Floor of the Centre. They'll give you a 'special tariff' ticket to use at the Pay Station.
At the finish - you can find parking at the pay and display car park on South Yeadon Way, FY1 6BF.
Coach Transfer
Special coaches will 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 sharp from Blackpool (FY4 1RW). Please meet at 6.00am by the Solaris Centre, South Promenade, Blackpool to start loading. If you book MORNING transport, your name will be on a list.
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 and we advise you book these in advance when you book your place on the ride.
Hotels and Accommodation
Bike Events LTD has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.
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07:30 - 09:45 Start window
Start times are for guidance and to reduce congestion at the start and along the route.
*Riders will set off in 30-second windows.
Age Requirements
Riders must be aged 14 or over to participate in Manchester to Blackpool with those aged 16 and under needing to be accompanied on the ride by an adult over 18.
ALL riders aged 17 years or under MUST have a signed parental consent form. The form is emailed to each rider and posted in rider packs with the Ride Guide
Ride Packs
All ride packs will be posted to participants. If you sign up in the 2 weeks before the event you may need to collect your entry pack on the day of the event. Postage is included in your entry fee.
Ride for the Christie Charity
Registered charity number:1201654
By taking part in the Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride, you’re not just challenging yourself, you’re helping to make a life-changing difference for people affected by cancer.
Every pedal supports The Christie Charity, funding vital projects that enhance patient care, advance groundbreaking cancer research, and ensure staff receive the best training to provide world-class treatment.
Using your place in the ride to raise funds for The Christie Charity means your effort goes even further, helping Christie doctors, nurses, and researchers develop life-saving and life-changing treatments, not only in the UK but around the world.
Sign up, ride, and turn your challenge into hope for patients, their families, and the staff who care for them.
Fundraisers who raise £250 before Sunday 5th July will receive a free charity cycling jersey.
If you have any questions please get in touch by calling 0161 446 3400 or emailing events@christies.org
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Are there any age restrictions for The Christie Manchester to Blackpool ride?
Yes, all rides must be aged 14 or over to take part. Those aged 16 or under must be accompanied on the ride with an adult aged over 18.
Will there be transport from the finish back to the start of The Christie Manchester to Blackpool ride?
Yes, there will be a coach transfer from the finish to the start in the morning and regularly from the finish back to the start in the afternoon after the ride. Transport tickets must be booked and paid for in advance to guarantee a seat.
When will I get my ride pack for The Christie Manchester to Blackpool ride?
Your ride pack will be sent out in the post.
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