Sunday 5th December 2021 4:00pm

Starting from - https://what3words.com/pretty.needed.chill?redirect=true

At the corner of the junction with squires gate lane and Starr Gate A584 next to the mini golf opposite the dunes cafe.

*please ensure you arrive in plenty of time. We are due to set off at 4pm and will wait a maximum of 10 mins*

*****please make your own parking arrangements, FY4 1TF

  • 12 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 4 hr

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The annual Ride The Lights event, which usually takes place at the end of August ahead of the Illuminations Switch-On, will see a repeat performance on Sunday 5 December but with a Christmas twist.

The popular free event sees the seafront stretch fully closed to vehicles for between 16:00 - 20:00 to allow cyclists to ride through the spectacular Blackpool Illuminations during the festive season.

We're expecting hundreds of children and families from all over the North West and beyond to attend the dazzling event and we're calling for people to decorate their bikes with colourful lights and lanterns to add to the festive atmosphere.

In order to keep safe, there are a few things to remember:

Please be aware that the tramway will be operational throughout the ride, take special care in the area around North Pier/Metropole Hotel.
All bikes must have a minimum of one white light at the front and one red light at the back.
It is highly recommended that all participants should wear a cycle helmet.
A responsible adult must accompany all children.
Marshalls and First Aiders will be on hand along the route.
Bike Doctors and support vehicles will be on hand to look after breakdowns.
The road will re-open to traffic at 8pm. Please try to plan your ride to reach your destination by this time, and be aware of traffic after this time.
Please note that there will be live filming and photography at this event. Any pictures provided maybe used by VisitBlackpool for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be included, please contact VisitBlackpool Web Team

The health, safety and wellbeing of visitors to our events is our upmost priority and to help safeguard this we have implemented the following protocol.

Please observe any safe distancing and hygiene measures we have put in place to protect you, other visitors and our people.
We ask that you do not attend any events if you feel unwell, or have had a suspected or confirmed case of Covid-19 in the past 10 days

Ride the lights Blackpool is being repeated on Sunday December 5th with a festive twist. https://www.visitblackpool.com/detail/ride-the-christmas-lights-1015920/ We will ride the full circular illuminations route from squires gate to red bank approximately 12 miles

Traffic free until 20:00 along the promenade along the illuminations route flat with some gentle inclines

We will stop for refreshments along the return route

https://www.visitblackpool.com/detail/ride-the-christmas-lights-1015920/

I’ve always wanted to ride the lights but have missed out each year for one reason or another. It’s meant to be a great event with a great atmosphere. Please feel free to turn up in festive wear and or decorate your bike. I will definitely be getting dressed up!

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