Tour de Manc - Chas Collins Memorial Edition

Tour de Manc sportive is a not for profit sportive, raising vital funds for registered charities - Forever Manchester and Haematology and Transplant Support (HaTS). We also encourage riders to raise sponsorship for their own great causes.  The event sold out last year, oversubscribed almost twice ! We had a 87.5% approval rating (riders who would recommend to others) and 83% said they would be riding again in 2017.

Whether you ride the “Full Manc” (100 miles & well over 7800ft of climbing) or the “Half Manc” (100km and around 4400ft of climbing), you can expect a tough, but an enjoyable ride.   Expect varied terrain as you skirt Manchester, cross Cheshire, skirt the edge of the Peak District, the slopes of the Pennines and the rolling hills of North Manchester. Expect to see some amazing scenery and hidden gems and enjoy great camaraderie.

We will supply drink stops (3 for the Half Manc and 4 for the Full Manc) with free energy gels, energy drinks (our sports drinks and gels are supplied by Secret-Training), energy rich food, we will have mechanic stations and first aid cover.

It's a long day and post ride, as well as your finisher’s medal, we will provide free hot drinks, baked goods, complimentary massages to help with your weary legs and some free photos of your ride ….there’s one or two other surprises in a goodie bag as well.

Whilst you ride, your families can enjoy a free day pass to the VirginActive Lancashire Club – swimming pools, steam room, sauna, gym, classes, restaurant and more.  And when you finish the ride, you are welcome to go there and use the facilities too. The ride starts and finishes at the VirginActive Lancashire too, so why not make it a family day.

This ride sold out last year and we were massively oversubscribed with a significant waiting list - we expect the same again this year. There are unlikely to be "on the day" entries.