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event
Pedal to the Pier bike ride - Manchester to Blackpool 14th September 2019
Event info
Love mountain biking? Sign up for this incredible charity bike ride now!
Choose from two distances; 100km off-road bike ride from vibrant Manchester to the bright lights of Blackpool, or the 50km off-road bike ride from the beautiful Cuerden Valley Park in Preston.
100km Start location: Salford
Registration will be open from 7:30am until 8:30am. You will pick up your t-shirt and bike number on the day.
50km Start location: Cuerden Valley Park
Registration will be open from 10am until 11am. You will pick up your t-shirt and bike number on the day.
Finish: Blackpool Tower Festival Headland
You'll follow the river and traffic free cycle paths, including the Irwell Sculpture Trail and the region's stunning country parks, before the 100km riders hit the Fylde Coast for the final stretch. When you reach the finish line you'll be amazed at the huge sense of pride and joy!
There are many people with a learning disability who have personal goals and destinations they want to reach in their lives too. Take part in this thrilling event and you could help them get there.
How to register
Register now for Pedal to the Pier 2019 at 2018 prices! Secure your early bird place for just £30 by filling out this form.
This fee includes the registration, refreshments and a big celebratory finish!
The early-bird offer ends on the 1 February 2019.
What support you'll receive
#TeamMencap will provide you with everything you need to ride to success.
We'll keep you well-fuelled with water and refreshment stops throughout the route, as well as at the end.
Sign up to this challenge now and you'll get:
- A fully signed and marshalled route
- Mechanical support throughout the ride
- A PDF route map
- A downloadable GPX file of the route
- Training guides and top fundraising support
- A shiny medal to mark your achievement (when you've finished, of course) - show it off and be proud!
URLs:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/337709-2?pid=5274
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/337709-3?pid=5274
Prices:
Early bird online: GBP 30.0,
Standard online advanced: GBP 40.0,
On the day registration: GBP 50.0
End Time: 7:00 pm
Venue Details: Salford, M25 9TR, United Kingdom
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