Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool Sportive
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By James Maloney in General Published: Monday, 05 July 10 - 09:25 PM (GMT) Last Updated: Monday, 05 July 10 - 09:32 PM (GMT) |
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TAKING place on Sunday, July 18, the Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool Bike Ride will start at Old Haymarket, just outside the Birkenhead Tunnel entrance, at 8am.
Liverpool Mercury (Dolan) members will be leaving from Litherland Sports Park at 7.15-7.30am to make their way to the starting line for those wishing to link up with others before the start of the ride, which is now in it's 17th year.
The 2010 event will feature four rides, including a 90-mile sportive, 54-mile challenge ride, a 30-mile community route and a 24-mile family ride from Liverpool-Thornton-Liverpool.
The Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool Bike Ride is the only cycle event with exclusive access to the Mersey Tunnel, which will allow participants to travel underneath the River Mersey, something which is practically impossible on every other day of the year, due to the volume of traffic passing through.
Even organiser, Mark Sandamas, director of Pennine Events, said: "More than 2,200 cyclists took to Liverpool’s roads during last year’s Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool Bike Ride. We are hoping that even more people will feel inspired to get on their bikes and take part this year.
"Cycling is a fantastic way for people to have fun and get active and this event really does have something to suit all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a serious cyclist, or a complete novice, I’d encourage you to get on your bike this summer by joining in the Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool Bike Ride.’
Merc member and pro-cyclist, Pete Matthews, will be taking part in this year’s Sportive Route. He was a rider in last year’s event and is already looking forward to the ride this summer.
Pete said: "I take part in cycling events right across the UK, but the Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool route is by far one of the best. It offers lots of off-road paths to allow cyclists to take in and enjoy the scenery. The event is always really well manned, with marshals at hand around every corner, which makes a huge difference to the overall feel of the ride.
"One of the main highlights of this event is the fact that participants get the opportunity to ride through the Mersey Tunnel, a five mile stretch which is otherwise closed to cyclists. This really adds a novelty factor to the day and makes it all the memorable - not only for first-timers, but for those of us who are used to these kinds of events’.
Entering the Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool Bike Ride is simple. Just go to www.pennineevents.co.uk to enter online or to download an entry form for your friends, family and colleagues.
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