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A pretty flat ride from Longridge out the coast, cross the River Wyre, pass Blackpool Tower and then to Southport before heading back to Longridge.

From Longridge head north to Glasson Dock cafe for first control then generally west for second control at Knott End on Sea Cafe from where you take the ferry crossing of the River Wyre to Fleetwood. The ferry crosses each way every 30 mins, approx 15 mins and 45 min past the hour. The current cost is £2.50 with 50p extra for a bicycle and you will need cash! From Fleetwood join the Promenade for the next few Km south to pass Blackpool Tower and Pleasure Beach. Cyclists are allowed on the Prom’ but please be considerate of pedestrians, dog walkers and children. The third control is at the Fairhaven cafe in Lytham St Annes and the fourth control is an info question near Kirkham. From here quite roads back to Longridge.

There is an excellent cafe at the start (Look Out Cafe) – please support them by coming a little earlier and by a breakfast butty and a tea!The ride cost is £8.00 ( £11.00 for non-members) which includes a distinctive sew on cloth event badge. Controls are either via eBrevet or commercial and there will be a postal finish. Longridge is 14km by bicycle from Preston west coast mainline train station or 8km from J31a of the M6. There are plenty of budget hotels in the area.