Manchester to Leeds (and back) 80 miles

[Simba]

Just fishing for any interest in this ride and route. If enough respond we can arrange a date for it.

I will be cycling from Tottington (Bury) so anyone in the area can meet me on the way to Manchester.

Meeting point in Manchester will be Manchester Victoria Train Station. To Leeds Train Station for anyone that doesn't wish to do the full run.

 

[dan_bo]

Hmmmmm. Straight up the A62?

 

[Simba]

Na I have a route in my head, will be going via todmorden, hebden bridge etc over the hills.

 

[400bhp]

I'm interested but 80 miles seems a bit optimistic. I would have thought more like 100.

Can you post a route please?

 

[potsy]

Na I have a route in my head, will be going via todmorden, hebden bridge etc over the hills.

I'm out

More like 90-100 miles I'd have thought Simba, with the hills it'll feel like 120 anyway.

 

[Simba]

I dont have a route planned yet but I am open to ideas.

 

[gb155]

Na I have a route in my head, will be going via todmorden, hebden bridge etc over the hills.

Ah past my old home town ( village ) as others have said tho, it's not a 80 mile ride !

 

[Calum]

Sounds like fun! If i'm about on the date decided, then i'd love to come! If you're a little stuck for a route, Colinj will give you a hand i'm sure!

 

[Calum]

Biggest pain in the arse I can see, would be after the hills, getting to Leeds. - The big Halifax/Huddersfield sprawl is pretty grim to get through. Actually, Manchester to Sheffield via Snake Pass might be a nicer route...

 

[Bokonon]

Not very inspired, but I have (unintentionally) done A635 to Holmfirth, A616 to Huddersfield and then A62 into Leeds. This was fairly early on a Sunday morning, so the bit out of Manchester was pretty quiet at the time. Huddersfield is always crap to cycle in and so would be best avoided. The A62 isn't too bad as the M62 takes most of the traffic; it is also flat compared to the side roads in the area.

Depending on date/time I'd do the reverse, meeting for my return/your departure in Manchester.

 

[400bhp]

What about This route for something to work on?

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr...&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12&dirflg=h&z=12

 

[Bokonon]

What about This route for something to work on?

http://maps.google.c...2&dirflg=h&z=12

Looks good until it hits south Leeds. I value my bike and my life and as such would avoid Belle Isle if at all possible. I'd head north at Tingley and go through Morley to the A62 for a decent descent into Leeds.

 

[DiddlyDodds]

I like the look of it , what date are you thinking of

 

[Lien Sdrawde]

I so love the idea of something like this, but i'm not capable yet. I will keep looking at these local events and hope to be joining in by later this year / early next year.

 

[Simba]

Biggest pain in the arse I can see, would be after the hills, getting to Leeds. - The big Halifax/Huddersfield sprawl is pretty grim to get through. Actually, Manchester to Sheffield via Snake Pass might be a nicer route...

Whats the distance to Sheffield?