Hello from Preston, Lancashire!

[J!NX]

Hello, I am new to the forum, I think my mum uses this forum though too. A bit about me first, I joined this forum as I thought I could gather some ideas for a sponsored cycle I have thought of doing, I was going to do a skydive though I am terrified of heights and after seeing my friend do one, I chickened out!

My mother was until just before December 2010 a full time carer for my grandmother who has alzheimers, I cared for her at the weekends to give my mum a break. Unfortunately my mum and I were made redundant when my grandmother went into a care home after her Alzheimers became a lot worse.


So going back to what I was saying before about the sponsored cycle, Does anyone know any good and straight forward cycling routes in the North West?

Thanks in advance
J!NX

 

[piedwarbler]

How far are you thinking of? There's a Manchester - blackpool one and some good ones around Lancaster too.
Good luck! X

 

[lin1]

Hello Welcome to TP
Im not from your area so cant help with actual routes, I think but am not sure , you can get maps for cycle routes .
Maybe a cycling club could help maybe some of their members would join you.

You could also check with your local council.

Good luck let us know how you get on

 

[J!NX]

Thanks guys, thats an awesome idea, I never thought of asking a cycling club!

I will have a look for some cycling maps too! I was thinking along the coastline, but as this is my first time , i didn't want anything too complicated! I'm an amatuer in reading maps LOL!

 

[J!NX]

Sorry, just thought. What is a realistic target to aim for, as a first time participating in a charity event like this?

 

[piedwarbler]

You can get Maps for cycling from your library. I got mine there. Also try sustrans if the coalition haven't got rid of them yet!

 

[TinaT]

My son and his girlfriend are doing a sponsored bike ride from coast to coast starting in Cumbria and ending in Northumberland. They are doing this for a local autistic charity and will be doing it in August. You might all be freewheeling along and wave 'hello' as you speed by each other. Who knows!!

xxTinaT

 

[cragmaid]

www.sustrans.org.uk/what-we-do/national-cycle-network

Hello and welcome, you haven't been made redundant, just had a job swap!! Have a look at this site...my OH does a lot of cycling and has found it helpful in the past...good luck and keep us posted.Maureen.x.

 

[J!NX]

Thanks people, comments and ideas are much appreciated, keep them coming!

And TinaT, I will wave at everyone passing on a bike not sure when I am holding it yet, I think August.

Just had a look at some cycle routes, I think Preston to Lancaster for a first shot at it, isn't too bad! Seems very straight forward in terms of directions it's north up the A road!

 

[janice1]

ride the lights

in blackpool, some charities have a sponserd ride the illuminations. they cycle along the prom, its a designated cycle path, so no other traffic. u could cycle from cleverlys to star gate a bit of a leg sretch, loveley scenery. best wishes janice

 

[PamD]

Good luck with your cycle ride. I met someone the other day who was doing a coast to coast from Silverdale to Flamborough Head (supporting RSPB so bird reserve to bird reserve), a 4-day trip. (We were having a picnic at the shore and he asked me to take his photo to mark the start.)

There are websites of cycle routes - have a look at http://www.cycle-route.com/routes/Lancashire-Routes-86.html. Pam

 

[J!NX]

thanks, heres my link if anyone wants to sponsor it will be much appreciated

http://www.justgiving.com/steph-webb