The ride will start from the corner of Pollard St and Great Ancoats St, just a few minutes east of Piccadilly in Manchester City centre, (near the retail park which includes ‘Toys R Us). Assemble 10.45am for an 11am start.
We will be going along the recently refurbished Ashton Canal, which formed part of the route for spectators to get to the recent Commonwealth Games, past the splendid stadium, going along the line of the old Stockport Branch Canal, to gather for the first timed stage at the lakeside of Debdale Water Park.
At 12 noon the ride will go along the Fallowfield Loop (weather permitting), past Highfield Country Park, to gather at the next stage, Sainsbury’s car park, the scene of the opening of the first section back in April. At 1pm we will set off towards Chorlton, towards the St Werburgh’s Rd access, arrivng at 1.20pm.
The ride will then head into town, christening the new horseshoe shaped wooden bridge over the Mancunian Way, and back into Deansgate, for 2pm.
Want to know more? Contact Costel Harnasz 0161 283 7548
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