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Challenge Cancer - Trans Pennine
Event info
Four major charities have teamed up and are seeking cyclists of all abilities to ride for them. A few 000' riders will set out to Brighton in the south - or cycle 'Trans Pennine' between Manchester & Leeds in the north. Why not get your bike out, get pedaling, get in shape - and do something special in 2016.
In the UK one in three people will be affected by cancer, and the work for cancer charities stretches from research, early detection, prevention & cure, through to care & support. Join us in September and let's Challenge Cancer together.
Cycle 'Trans Pennine' between 2 great cities. It's 60 miles from Manchester to Leeds OR from Leeds to Manchester! Choose to cycle in either as a Day Ride and we'll all meet up at the half way rest stop for some food and to swap a few stories! For those who want to toughen it up - there's the 120 mile 'There & Back' Ride. A great way to spend a Sunday in September!
The route:
MANCHESTER TO LEEDS OR LEEDS TO MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER - Heaton Park start / finish venue
LEEDS - Temple Newsam Park start / finish venue
Wherever you start from - all rides meet up at Keighley, the mid point
Over the Pennines - it's up & down!
As per the Tour de France, cycle over the stunning Ilkley Moor
Tarmac all the way - suitable for all types of bikes.
The support:
Fully signed route, timing chips, route maps, GPS files
Medics, mechanics, massage and full support
FREE food at half way rest stop in Keighley
2 further rest stops en route - FREE snacks & drinks
Medal & glass of bubbly at your finish line
FREE food at the finish - breakfast / brunch / lunch or tea!
Optional Bike Transfer back to Start location (£5)
Optional Coach Service back to Start location (£19)
Which ride is for you?
Firstly you will need to decide where to start? (all rides start at same time in each location)
MANCHESTER (Heaton Park, Manchester M25 2SW)
LEEDS (Temple Newsam Park, Leeds LS15 0AE)
Once you have got your start location all that is left to do is decide is which ride?
DAY RIDE - 60 miles. Starting Sunday, between 7.00am - 9.00am.
THERE & BACK - 120 miles. Starting Sunday at sunrise - 6.30am.
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