M/CR - Blackpool Bike Ride, anyone doing it/done it before?

[Maty]

I've just completed the Manchester 10k run after only allowing myself 7 weeks training time. I got back on a bike as well last september so I'm now looking for a new challenge, this ride is coming up in 7 weeks time so I'm considering doing it.

I got back on the bike today after spending the last 7 weeks just doing running training, took the long route to work (12 miles), with a few good climbs and completed it in 63 minutes. Question is, has anyone done this ride before, are there many serious hills, what sort of training should I be doing etc etc???

[Rouleur]

I've done this three times with some pretty unfit friends, and they're managed it without too much difficulty. There's a couple of long drags and one very short but steep climb, but it's generally flat IIRC so I wouldn't worry about it.

[bazh]

First time i did it i did alot of triaing and did it easily.

2nd time zero training and also made it without too much trouble.

But i was 14 and 15 then so would prob need alot more training now,

And you go past my house if you need a drink/ oxygen