manchester to blackpool 2013

[ruffers]

Did anyone take part in this year's event? How did it go?

 

[rovers1875]

I did (1st ever big charity ride), From my perspective it seemed very well organised. All the paperwork came in the post in plenty of time. On Sunday morning I arrived at Old Trafford and within 15 mins I was off (took me longer to get the bike off the car than it did going through the start). On route there seemed plenty of marshal's to point out the right direction. There seemed plenty of organised rest stops (although I only stopped at the school in Preston) If I had any problems it would have been some of the cyclists themselves. Considering we were on open roads, some rode like they had never looked at the highway code in their life. All in all though I enjoyed the day and would certainly do another. And just in case anyone is interested I completed the ride in 4hrs 15mins (inc my stop at Preston) which was slightly quicker than I'd been expecting.

 

[ruffers]

Congrats on completing it and in a good time. I was all booked in to do it this year but it was my sons birthday party. Me and the better half are looking at doing next years together so that's something to look forward too.

 

[wisdom]

It was a first time for me.Thoroughly enjoyed it.comments the same as rovers 1875.
I was back in 4 hours 10 mins (riding time)and stopped at the bowling green pub.The time amased me as i thought i would take longer
Would do it again.