Manchester To Blackpool

James23
James23 Posts: 113
edited March 2010 in Routes
Hi Guys,

I am wanting to do the Manchester to Blackpool 60miler crazy i know. I was wondering if anyone has done it before and what should i expect also i only have a HT and no road bike.

It shouldn't be that hard on my HT will it :shock: :shock:

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  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    Fit some cheap slick tyres for a bit of extra speed and you will be fine

    Your only problem will be the wind it always blows a hoolie straight into your face from Preston to Blackpool
    Fig rolls: proof that god loves cyclists and that she wants us to do another lap
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    It's a great ride and there are thousands of people doing it - all levels and all sorts of bikes.

    (I did it on a road bike and rode both ways).

    You can do it on your HT - just ride at your own pace!
  • James23
    James23 Posts: 113
    Thanks Pokerface and stubs

    Pokerface whats the route like they take is it very hilly or flat ect.

    Cheers J
  • Newton1981
    Newton1981 Posts: 32
    I did it last year on a fixed gear. Lots of people were like 'is that a fixie? jesus, good luck mate!' but I made it (took me about 5 and a half hours though including stops for punctures and food etc).

    Brilliant day out though, lots of spectators in places, fairly flat route too (one very tough hill coming out of Haigh Hall that I passed lots of road bike riders pushing their bikes up, I was almost screaming at the top!).

    It IS very windy once you get near the coast though, and the roads through St Annes arent the smoothest, so with the wind and the rough roads those last few miles are a killer!

    Ill be doing it again this year on my new Orange G2, might aim for 4 hours (yeah right)!

    Go for it though mate, you will be amazed at what you can do if you put your mind to it!

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