Manchester to Liverpool
Sunday 24 May 2015 Salford Watersports Centre, Salford Quays, Salford M50 3SQ 40 or 55 mile routes (approx)
This ride has now passed.
Many thanks to everyone who took part in the Manchester to Liverpool ride on May 24th to raise money for the NSPCC. The pictures from the event are available here:
Rider photos
"Yesterday was such a greatly run event, well signed posted, great marshals, friendly riders, amazing day and weather ... So glad I took part in this event." C. S
" Really enjoyed that - brilliant day - well signed and great route for the 60 miler - well done!" M. S.
"Excellent day yesterday, .... can't wait for next year already." J.H
This great ride is now in its tenth year, continuing to raise much-needed funds for the NSPCC.
Two cycle-tastic routes offer something for every rider - a 40 mile mostly traffic-free route alongside the Manchester Ship Canal and a fantastic 55 mile route for all those riders seeking more of a challenge or aren't so keen on taking their road bikes along the Manchester Canal towpath!*
The mostly traffic-free 40 mile route is ideal for family cycling and takes you along part of the Manchester Ship Canal towards Liverpool and the Mersey while the longer, all on-road 55 mile route, crosses the canal to Culcheth, Rainford and Knowsley, meeting the riders on the short route at Childwall and heading together to the finish at Otterspool Park on the banks of the Mersey.
*PLEASE NOTE The 40 mile route follows part of the Trans Pennine Trail alongside the Manchester Ship Canal. We advise that this route option is most suitable for city / hybrid and mountain bikes with a minimum tyre size of 1.5".
Voted number 5 in The Independent's 10 Best Cycling Events for 2012!
Getting here by car
Nearest Parking - Lowry multi-storey (near to the start). Parking charges apply: 6 - 12 hours £13.00 A £5 purchase from one of the outlet shops reduces fee to £7.00 - remember to validate your ticket in-store Height restriction: 2.1 metres - remember to remove any bikes from your roof rack before entering - Bike Events are not responsible for any damage caused by a failure to do so.
Getting here by train
Nearest station - Salford Crescent (half mile from the Start - just follow our signs). Please note - the Metro CANNOT take bikes. Please check with operator regarding carriage.
National Rail enquiries 08457 48 49 50
www.nationalrail.co.uk