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You may have noticed an increase in cycle-related activity recently, and this is the reason why! A friend of mine convinced me to enter this ride - I thought it would be an excellent incentive to get fitter and healthier and raise some money for charity at the same time...

The ride takes place on the 4th July, and is from Manchester to Blackpool - only a mere 60 miles - or roughly 2.3 marathons. The most I've ever cycled in one day so far is 45 miles so it should be interesting! And my bike is 21 years old this year too... so will the bike fall to bits before I will?

The ride starts at Manchester United's ground, Old Trafford, at 08:00 and finishes on the South Promenade at Blackpool.

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