Ride the Night Manchester 2023
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| 16 September 2023 | On Sale | |
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| Duration | 1 day |
Manchester, are you ready for the UK's biggest female cycling event?
Due to the phenomenal success of our annual Ride the Night London event and the critical need to make a difference for our three amazing charities, we're bringing Ride the Night to Manchester in 2023!
Get ready for the ride of your life and join hundreds of marvellous ladies on a 50km or 100km cycle through Manchester at night for Breast Cancer Now, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust and Ovarian Cancer Action.
Whether you sign up solo or bring your team, you'll make hundreds of new friends, get the greatest experience of Manchester possible and most importantly, make a massive impact in the battle against women's cancers.
It's time to show cancer who's boss
We’ll get you ready and raring to go with entertainment, motivational music, speeches and an energising warm-up. Then it's time to set off in waves for your chosen route. Cycling past loads of spectacular Manchester landmarks, you’ll light up the city with your bright pink Ride the Night vests and the sparkling Women V Cancer spirit.
Over the last eight years, thousands of inspiring women have cycled through London at night and raised millions of pounds for Breast Cancer Now, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and Ovarian Cancer Action. In 2023, with two iconic cities, we hope to get even more people involved and make an even bigger difference for our Women V Cancer charities at a time when they need it most.
To celebrate the launch of this historic event, we're offering the first 200 people to book 25% off their registration fee! Register with the code EBIRD25 to secure your discount before they get snapped up!
Register for Ride the Night Manchester 2023Add some sparkle to your cycle - the brighter the better!
Nothing raises spirits and motivation more than a bit of sparkle, so why not pimp up your ride with pink accessories?
Our Ride the Night warriors come dressed up in all sorts, from flamingo helmet hats and tutus to superhero capes, fairy lights and even Where's Wally costumes!
Come dressed in anything, providing you can cycle safely for the whole night!
Pay a non-refundable registration fee and then commit to fundraise the minimum sponsorship target for the Women V Cancer charities.
$150
Minimum sponsorship target
Ride the Night Manchester 2023 is designed for women from all cycles of life looking for a challenge to get fit for and push themselves out of their comfort zone to raise funds for people facing cancer.
Cycling 100km (approx. 62 miles) or 50km (approx. 31 miles) in one night is a mighty challenge, but it’s achievable if you train and we provide you with a training plan that you can download at any time from the Ride the Night Manchester 2023 tips and resources page here.
Many women who take part in this special charity bike ride will have a low fitness level when they sign up. Ride the Night Manchester 2023 is the perfect motivation to train and get fit, whilst raising funds for three amazing charities.
Take it from one of our wonderful Ride the Night London past participants, Joanne:
"Come on ladies, I did the 100km challenge and I'd never been on a bike before I signed up. You have people cheering you all the way around and an absolutely fantastic feeling when you finish! I will definitely do it again! When I signed up, I was the same as everyone else, like "sure I can do this," but as the time got closer, I started to question why I had entered - but I'm so glad I did!
The money you raise funds the vital work of our three Women V Cancer charities who are raising awareness, providing support and funding research into breast, ovarian and cervical cancers. If you’d like to know more about how each charity is making a difference for women affected by cancer, visit their websites below.
Breast Cancer Now
Registered charity no 1160558 (England and Wales) and SC045584 (Scotland) and 1200 (Isle of Man).
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust
Registered charity no. 1133542 (England and Wales) and SC041236 (Scotland)
Ovarian Cancer Action
Registered charity no. 1109743 (England and Wales) and SC043478 (Scotland)
To take part in this amazing Women V Cancer charity bike ride, we ask you to fundraise a minimum of £100 by Friday 4th August 2023 (6 weeks before the event), so that your challenge can make a difference for people facing cancer at an extremely tough time.
The money you raise is split evenly between our three charities and will go a long way to help them continue their vital work...
£30 could buy a bottle of specialist dye to stain cancer cells so that Ovarian Cancer Action’s researchers can study them with a microscope.
£100 can enable Breast Cancer Now to send out another 1,000 leaflets to GPs to promote breast checking and inform them about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
£500 will enable Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust to provide a weekend of training to two new Helpline volunteers supporting hundreds of women.
Join the 500 club!
If you raise £500 or more by Friday 4th August 2023, you will get a free official 500 club cycling jersey.
Please take a look at our Tips and Resources here to fuel your inspiration and smash your challenge like a superhero. We will also send you seasonal fundraising ideas in the lead-up to the challenge.
The registration fee and event costs (included in the sponsorship target) cover:
The more money raised by participants on the challenge the higher the percentage of funds that directly support the work of the three charities. We, therefore, encourage you to exceed the minimum fundraising target.
To log in to your Ride the Night Manchester 2023 fundraising page, please go to the official Ride the Night Manchester 2023 homepage and click the Login button in the top right-hand corner.
If you have forgotten your password, there is an option to reset it. Once you have logged in, you can personalise your fundraising page to your liking, and add a photo and your reasons for Riding the Night to encourage more people to support you on your challenge.
Our Ride the Night Manchester 2023 routes are not yet confirmed, but you can bet they'll be spectacular. Both the 50km and 100km routes will start and finish at Emirates Old Trafford and take you past loads of iconic Manchester landmarks, which will look even more magical at night.
Closer to the cycling challenge, we'll release the full route details with GPS links, but both routes will be very well sign-posted with marshals at key points to guide you in the right direction. There will also be Feed Stations, with a variety of tasty refreshments to keep you energised throughout your challenge, plus toilet facilities, bike racking and first aid support.
Both the 50km and the 100km routes are well lit and on tarmac. However, you will still need to have your bike lights on throughout your cycle and to keep spare batteries on hand.
We're afraid men can't participate in this Women V Cancer challenge. However, they are more than welcome to join the cause as a Ride Maker (aka. Ride the Night Manchester volunteer). We'll have a range of roles for everyone, from supervising the bike racks to helping out at registration or the rest stops and more.
If you are interested in volunteering, we would love to have you! Please fill out our Ride the Night Manchester Ride Maker Application Form to let us know and we'll be in touch with you as the event gets closer.
We're on the lookout for volunteers for Women V Cancer Ride the Night Manchester 2023, so if you want to join the cause but can't commit to the challenge, this is an awesome way to get involved.
Ride Makers
We have a range of Ride Maker roles for men and women, from helping out at registration to supervising the bike racks to supplying riders with well-deserved snacks, refreshments and hot drinks at feed stations — and the list goes on! Please fill out this registration form to let us know you're interested in being a Ride Maker and we'll contact you closer to the event date.
Ride Angels
We're also looking for experienced female cyclists, with Breeze or equivalent qualifications, to support on the night as Ride Angels. The role is voluntary, but it will involve taking part in the challenge free of charge. Responsibilities will include fixing punctures, marshalling and supporting anyone who is struggling.
If you are interested in joining us as a Ride Angel, please choose which distance you would like to volunteer for and complete the form let us know.
One of the reasons we love this new venue is that it's fantastically connected. If you're planning to travel via public transport, the nearest train station is Greater Manchester, with rail connections that make it easy to get to from across the UK. You can plan your journey and book your train ticket on the Metrolink website.
Please remember to book in advance, and do check with the train line or coach you're taking that they'll allow you to bring your bike on board!
If you're driving, the Emirates Old Trafford’s address is:
Emirates Old Trafford
Lancashire Cricket
Talbot Road
Manchester
M16 0PX
Need more info on the venue? Please check out the Emirates Old Trafford website here and the downloadable information document here, which tells you exactly how to find and get to the venue.
You need to be 18 years old or over to take part in Ride the Night Manchester 2023. There's no maximum age limit. One of the amazing things about Women V Cancer Ride the Night Manchester 2023 is that it brings adults of all ages and from all cycles of life together for one incredible cause.
16 and 17-year-olds may participate if given permission by the event organisers. Please get in touch with us at bookings@dream-challenges.com or call us on 01590 646410 (Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm) and we'll be happy to help.
Absolutely! If you plan to take part on a handbike, please let us know in advance. Call us on 01590 646410 (Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm) or email us at bookings@dream-challenges.com
Please bring your own bike with working front and rear lights, along with a spare inner tube.
Of course! You are more than welcome to use an electric bike. We recommend that your bike is serviced before the challenge to minimise the chance of any mechanical problems.
You need to bring your own bike and a cycling helmet is essential. It is also essential that you have front and rear lights fitted on your bike. Please bring spare batteries too. We provide bike mechanics but do ask that you bring a spare inner tube that is specific to your bike, should you get a puncture on the challenge.
Need to hire a bike?
We're delighted to have British Bike Hire supporting Women V Cancer Ride the Night Manchester 2023. They'll be at our start/finish point on the night.
Remember to please hire your bike in advance, so they know how many to bring. Please email them at info@britishbikehire.co.uk
It won't be possible to hire a bike last minute from them.
The cycle route is mostly on road, so we recommend using a road or hybrid bike. If you plan to use a mountain bike we would advise fitting road tyres for the challenge. You are also more than welcome to use an electric bike or a handbike. We recommend that your bike is serviced before the challenge to minimise the chance of any mechanical problems.
Need to hire a bike?
We're delighted to have British Bike Hire supporting Women V Cancer Ride the Night Manchester 2023. They'll be at our start/finish point on the night.
Remember to please hire your bike in advance, so they know how many to bring. Please email them at info@britishbikehire.co.uk
It won't be possible to hire a bike last minute from them.
It is vital that you follow the Highway Code throughout the challenge and please note that there will not be road closures for the event.
The route is well lit and on quieter roads wherever possible - however once you arrive in central Manchester, there will be traffic and you should be confident to deal with this.
We recommend that you don't ride alone at any part of the challenge. However, don't be afraid of signing up solo - we have a Lone Riders Facebook group and meet-up on the night, so you can cycle with fellow Ride the Night superheroes. We'll send you the link to the Facebook group once you've signed up to the challenge.
We also ask that you respect the local residents along the route and keep noise levels to a minimum.
Please check out the Ride the Night Safety Video on the Tips and Resources page here. We will also have a short safety briefing prior to setting off on the night of the challenge.
It is very important that you are visible to road users. We will provide you with a free Women V Cancer Ride the Night high-vis vest to wear on the challenge.
It is essential that you have working front and rear bicycle lights for the duration of the challenge and that you bring spare batteries for them. We recommend that you wear additional high-vis clothing.
There will be bike mechanics at the start of the challenge, at all of the rest stops and roaming mechanics along the route. We recommend servicing your bike before the challenge and that you bring a spare inner tube that is specific to your bike.
We have public liability insurance. However, we cannot insure your bicycle on this challenge, so please make sure your bicycle is covered on your home contents insurance or that you take out a specialist bicycle cover.
Ride the Night Manchester 2023 is a hugely important fundraising event for our three crucial Women V Cancer charities. Breast Cancer Now, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust and Ovarian Cancer Action have invested a lot of money in essential event costs, including your participation, trusting that everyone who has registered for the challenge will take part and do their very best to fundraise or donate a minimum of £100 by Friday 4th August 2023 (6 weeks before the event).
Without your support, our incredible Women V Cancer charities may lose out on the vital funds they need to continue to help those facing cancer.
If you don't think you'll be able to fundraise in time, you have several options:
If you choose to transfer to next year's event or another challenge, please call us on 01590 646410 (Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm) or email us at customercare@dream-challenges.com as soon as possible so that we can arrange this for you.
It's all done automatically through your fundraising page so you don't need to do anything. If you have raised funds offline, please let us know by contacting bookings@dream-challenges.com.
You cannot park at the venue itself but we will send parking suggestions to all participants closer to the event.
Yes, if you would like to stay in the area on Friday night before the challenge or once you complete your challenge on Saturday night, you can see the closest hotels to the venue here.
We recommend you book your room early to get a better rate. It’s also worth checking that you have a free cancellation option or purchase insurance for your booking in case you need to cancel your stay.
Of course! All Ride the Night Manchester warriors can pick up a free pasta supper from our Pasta Party stand at Emirates Old Trafford. There’ll also be a range of other vendors selling food and drink for you and your supporters to buy.
Once you complete the challenge, there’ll be vendors waiting to cook you an optional warming breakfast and a hot drink (at an additional price).
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