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Blackpool is part of the Sky Ride campaign, aiming to get one million more people riding a bike by 2013. Sky Ride Blackpool, a mass participation, traffic-free bike ride, takes place on Sunday 14th August – don't miss it – see details below!
The area's hosting a range of activities including Sky Ride Local rides and bike maintenance workshops to help you keep your wheels in great shape. Look out for Breeze bike rides – fun, social, informal bike rides for women. Coming to a park or cycle path near you!
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Cycling support in Blackpool
If you’re looking for a brilliant place to cycle, Blackpool is it! The city has rides and routes for all abilities and all the family. British Cycling works with Blackpool Council to promote various new opportunities, new initiatives and new incentives to get you on your bike. For more details on rides, routes, clubs and so much more see the Blackpool Borough Council website.
Blackpool is a Cycle Town – so it’s the perfect place to get involved in cycling of any kind. The Cycle Blackpool website is a great source of invaluable information.
Places to ride
There are a number of amazing routes and venues in the Blackpool area to help you make the most of your cycling experience – there really is something for everyone.
Summer 2011 sees the completion of two fantastic new cycling facilities in Blackpool:
• 1km closed circuit road race track at Palatine Sports Centre
• National standard BMX track in Stanley Park
The rest of the North West
There's some great on- and off-road riding in the North West from the Trough of Bowland in Lancashire to rugged off road trails in the Lake District. Add to this a well-developed network of leisure routes on the flatter coastal area and it's clear that the North West offers a great escape for everyone. Check out British Cycling's guide to where to ride in the North West. Sustrans has also got some great easy rides in Lancashire.
Local cycling clubs
British Cycling can help you to find a club that’s right for you. You can use the ‘club finder’ link to find a club near you. There are lots of great British Cycling-affiliated clubs which would be happy for you to ride with them, including:
Blackpool Clarion Cycling Club
T: 07724 182657
E: blackpoolclarion@hotmail.co.uk
Blackpool Youth Cycling Association
Contact: Tom Leivers
T: 07534 281261
E: tomleivers@britishcycling.org.uk
Cleveleys Road Club
T: 01253 767921
E: crc@gofast.co.uk
Freck Chain Gang
Contact: Sam
T: 07973 551526
E: enquiries@freckchaingang.org.uk
Sky Ride returned to Blackpool on 14th August 2011 to give local people a unique opportunity to ride their bikes through the city's streets without a car in sight.
About Blackpool
Sky Ride returned to Blackpool on 14th August 2011 to give local people a unique opportunity to ride their bikes through the city's streets without a car in sight.
Blackpool News
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7,500 turn out for Sky Ride Blackpool
Sun, the seaside, and 7,500 cyclists - sounds like a great day out in Blackpool!
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No wheels? You can still take part in Sky Ride Blackpool
Don't own your own bike but still want to take part in Sky Ride Blackpool? Read on...
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Win with Sky Ride Blackpool!
What could be better than taking part in Sky Ride Blackpool? How about winning a prize just for registering?
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Bike maintenance workshops - coming to Blackpool!
Want to keep your bike in good shape but not sure where to start? Look no further!
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Photos and videos
Were you at Sky Ride Blackpool on 14th August 2011? Have a look and see if you can spot yourself – or just have a browse and see what you missed!
Browse all the photos from Sky Ride Blackpool 2011.
Get a flavour of the event:
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7,500 people took to traffic-free streets on Sunday 14th August for Sky Ride Blackpool. The free cycling event, organised by British Cycling and Sky in partnership with Blackpool Council, allowed riders to take in an 8km traffic-free route at their own pace whilst enjoying some of the town's best-known landmarks.
The route took in Stanley Park and the famous Promenade. There was loads of entertainment on offer, and participants also had a chance to meet GB paralympic cyclist Tel Byrne. It was a great day for many families to see Blackpool on two wheels and ride around the town on traffic-free roads.
Paracycling World Champion and London 2012 hopeful Tel Byrne said: “Sky Ride was a fantastic day out for the whole family. It was a great opportunity for people to see Blackpool like they’ve never been able to before and ride around the town without having to worry about the traffic.”
Sky Ride Blackpool is just one part of the Sky Ride campaign, which aims to get a million more people cycling regularly by 2013. Sky Ride Local rides are running every Sunday through the summer in and around Blackpool, which take in everything from the countryside to local sights. There are also brilliant bike maintenance workshops on 30th September and 1st October, and Breeze women-only bike rides.
Sky Ride Local rides are fun, friendly and free community bike rides that help you get out and explore your local area. They’re led by a British Cycling trained ride leader who can provide support and give you a few tips, whatever your age or ability.
About Blackpool
Sky Ride Local rides are fun, friendly and free community bike rides that help you get out and explore your local area. They’re led by a British Cycling trained ride leader who can provide support and give you a few tips, whatever your age or ability.
Rides vary in levels, from beginners to more experienced cyclists, so you can pick a level to suit your skills and enjoyment. Whatever level you choose, you'll be riding on safe routes, with your ride leaders. And if you haven't dusted off your bike for a while, they'll happily check it over for you. Click here to read more about our ride levels.
You can also now pick up prizes for introducing new friends to Sky Ride Local. Just click the Ride for Rewards tab above to find out more.
Blackpool News
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Extra Sky Ride Local places added in Blackpool
Sky Ride Local rides are proving so popular in Blackpool that we've made extra places available!
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The Breeze network from British Cycling is all about fun, local bike rides for women, by women – and there's a whole range of support, training and ride opportunities too. The network's informal and relaxed. It’s what you want it to be.
About Blackpool
The Breeze network from British Cycling is all about fun, local bike rides for women, by women – and there's a whole range of support, training and ride opportunities too. The network's informal and relaxed. It’s what you want it to be.
Breeze bike rides are free. Getting involved is easy. You can either use the Ride Finder to look for a Breeze ride in your area (more are being added all the time), or if you're interested in starting a group, why not become a Breeze champion?
Breeze is part of British Cycling’s commitment to getting more women riding bikes for fun, and encouraging more women to join British Cycling. Together we can change cycling for women. Be part of the Breeze network.
Made possible by Lottery Funding
Breeze bike rides are organised and supported by British Cycling. The network has been made possible by investment from the Active Women Campaign funded through the National Lottery and Sport England.
Thank you.
