Sun 12 Jul 2026 Salford, Greater Manchester, UK

The Christie Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride

Join #TeamChristie and hop on your bike to tackle the 60-mile route from Media City at Salford Quays to finish beneath the iconic Glitterball on Blackpool’s South Promenade.

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  • Sun 12 Jul 2026
MediaCityUK Manchester, Salford > South Promenade, Blackpool
The Christie Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride

07:30

Age 14 & over

£29.60

  • 60 miles road cycling + 1800 ft ascent

Event overview

The cycling event of the summer is back!

Enjoy the scenery, the company, the exercise, and take part in one of the biggest fundraising cycle events in the UK!

cyclists

Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or wobbly on two wheels, the extra-special atmosphere and Team Christie encouragement will ensure you never forget crossing that finish line!

Take the challenge. Support the cause. Make a difference.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Hybrid bike
  • Mountain bike
  • Road bike
  • Teams

Route

  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Point to point
  • Return transport
  • Rolling start
  • Sweeper
  • Way markers

Location

  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Urban

What's included

  • Medal
  • Technical t-shirt

Sustainability

  • Public transport links

Fundraising

  • Fundraising materials
  • Fundraising optional
  • Fundraising support

How to enter

  • Age 14 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising optional
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