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The 2025 Bike events Manchester to Blackpool bike ride by John Thorpe

June 21, 2025

Hard to believe but it's nearly that time again when,dripping with linament and perspiration (not an edifying sight!), I cycle from Manchester to Blackpool in aid of Three Owls fund raising.This will be my 36th consecutive ride, and I am number 901-that's not the position I'll probably finish in I should add in case anyone thinks I'm getting ideas above my station!

It will be an early start as always, and as always it's an unpredictable and potentially life threatening undertaking. However carefully you ride, it only takes one idiot to ruin your day,and as always, my aim is to get there in one piece and back home in one piece, rather than several!

As always your support would be much appreciated.Imake no financial gain from the ride, and all monies raised go to Three Owls to allow them to continue their work. This year I've tried something I haven't done before, I've set up a Go Fund Me page to attract more sponsorship, so whichever way you choose to support my efforts, Three Owls benefits.

https://gofund.me/john-peak-19jun

I will of course be writing a piece after the event to recount my adventures on two wheels, and thank everyone in advance for their past and present support.

John Thorpe

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