Great Manchester Cycle

The 2012 13 mi (21 km) closed-road course began at the City of Manchester Stadium and headed south to Ashton Old Road.

From there the route went southwest, heading into Trafford Park, before crossing the Manchester Ship Canal to take a short diversion through Salford Quays.

[1] The 2013 course followed a broadly similar route, with modified start and finish positions, and no diversion through Salford Quays.

Other celebrities who took part in later events included actors from Coronation Street and Emmerdale, while some cyclists raised money for charity.

[3] Officially launched on 28 February 2012,[4] it was set up by Nova International in partnership with Manchester City Council.