Manchester Road Cycling Events

One of the UK's most iconic cycling events is back. Cycle through the night aiming for a finish line under the Blackpool Illuminations - left on just for the occasion.

Make 2018 the year you do something different, something you'll never forget.

At midnight youll set off from the iconic Intu Trafford Centre and take on a 52 mile Lancashire route, heading for the glow of the Blackpool sea front, where the world famous illuminations will be switched on exclusively to welcome you across the finish line. While others are tucked up in bed, you'll be putting your mental and physical endurance levels to the test on this unforgettable challenge. It'll be hard work but as you cycle up Blackpool Promenade, under the dazzling lights and cross the finish line in time to watch the sunrise over the sea, safe in the knowledge you've just completed a tough challenge in order to help save lives, it will all feel worth it.

A challenging 100k Autumn tour of the Yorkshire and Lancashire hills, starting from Mytholmroyd.

A 55k Autumn tour of the Yorkshire and Lancashire hills, starting from Mytholmroyd.

The 2018 Its Knott Winter sportive will support the Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital Charitys Helipad appeal, with all profits going to the Charity. For more information about the charity and the Helipad appeal, visit http://www.rmchcharity.org.uk/helipad-appeal

The route will follow a loop anti-clockwise around the Lancashire/Yorkshire border, taking in the spectacular climb of Bowland Knotts (hence the Sportive name), looping back around the beautiful Ribble Valley back to Green Jersey for hot soup.

We would like to encourage riders to cycle year round and become winter warriors, not just summer softies! With appropriate clothing and lighting, cycling can be enjoyed whatever the season.

The ride will take in quiet roads around the Ribble Valley and head out as far as Giggleswick on the 100km route. It will be well signed and marshalled, and there will be hot drinks and food available back in Green Jersey in Clitheroe.

609km cycling event starting from Clitheroe, Lancashire. Controls at Ripon, Robin Hood's Bay, Stokesley, Barnard Castle, Hexham, Langwathby, Seascale and Carnforth.

4th time running of this very popular, 612 km Audax event through the Pennine chain. Entries so far: 54. Last updated: 24.06.2017 EVENT NOW STARTS AND FINISHES IN WEST BRADFORD, LANCASHIRE!