Ride The Lights

In order to keep everyone safe, there are a few things to remember:

• All bikes must have a minimum of one white light at the front and one red light at the back.

• It is highly recommended that all participants should wear a cycle helmet.

• A responsible adult must accompany all children.

• Please be aware that the tramway will be operational throughout the ride, take special care in the area around North Pier/Metropole Hotel

• Marshalls and First Aiders will be on hand along the route.

• Bike Doctors and support vehicles will be on hand to look after breakdowns.

• The road will re-open to traffic at 10pm. Please try to plan your ride to reach your destination by this time, and be aware of traffic after this time.

Ride The Lights is one of the most eagerly anticipated annual events in Blackpool's calendar. Therefore, car parks can reach capacity by early evening. Please find a list of car parks here.

To help alleviate congestion in the town centre, the P2 car park at Blackpool Airport will be used as an overspill area at a cost of £5 per vehicle via PayByPhone, open from 16:00 – 23:00.
 
There will be no park and ride service so people using the car park will have to make their own way to the nearest bus stops on Squires Gate Lane or Squires Gate tram stop, approximately a 10 minute walk from the car park.

Sat Nav: Squires Gate Ln, Blackpool FY4 2QY

You have the flexibility to ride the route as per your convenience, starting from Starr Gate in South Shore and ending at Red Bank Road in Bispham. Whether you're up for the whole length of the promenade or just a section of it, the choice is entirely yours.

Yes, of course you can. Although the free event is tailored for those with bikes, you are more than welcome to walk the lights instead with a chippy tea in hand.

Ride The Lights is a free event. Just turn up and ride!