World class riders will be taking in Red Rose hills and moors next July, but the county has something for everyone.
Where you want a gentle roll along the promenade, a family off-road trail, or a serious hill climb, it’s all on your doorstep.
We checked out Visit Lancashire for some inspiration, check out what we discovered in the pages below:
7. Darwen Moors Cycle Route
This 10km route is a good loop both for someone just starting mountain-biking looking to gain further confidence and ability as well as for regular mountain-bikers after a good training blast or a night ride over the beautiful rugged West Pennine Moors. A varied circuit of rough track, singletrack, short testing climbs and a fast downhill finish. Photo: nw
8. Knott End route
The Knott End route is a 25 mile long circular route which should take a rider 3 hours. It is a flat, on-road route with splendid views of the Wyre estuary, Fleetwood, coastline from Knott End and views of the Bowland Fells on the return. The Knott End route should be considered ideal for families keen to increase distance and explore the over Wyre area west of Garstang to the coast. The outward journey via Pilling, while the return is via Preesall, Stalmine and Out Rawcliffe. The route combines the quiet country lanes of over Wyre with the busy centre at Knott End. Take care on short sections of the A588 as single file is required. | Wyre Council Photo: Wyre Council
9. Lapwing Cycle Route, Burscough
This circular route will take you through a wildlife rich area in the heart of agricultural West Lancashire. Starting at Burscough Wharf route goes through the north of Burscough and then passes through or near several nature reserves. You will pass through the home of lapwings, dragonflies and butterflies at the WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre before reaching Tarlscough Moss and Burscough Wharf. You will pass Windmill Animal Farm and Mere Sands Wood Nature Reserve. For further information on this route and others in West Lancashire visit: www.visitseftonandwestlancs.co.uk | submit
10. Gisburn Forest, Ribble Valley
There's many trails available for all abilities in Gisburn Forest, as well as places to hire traditional and e-bikes. Family cycle routes take in plenty of wildlife and fauna and Rathmell Horse Farm and Stocks Reservoir & Fishery are both nearby. Photo: Lancashire Post
11. Lytham to Fleetwood
Are you a ‘Sunday Rider’? If you’re looking for a short, leisurely route, pop onto the promenade and cycle as far as you like in either direction. It’s a designated cycle track from Fleetwood to Lytham, so you can legally cycle in safety on the promenade. (Please be courteous to users of the promenade, and warn people that you are passing). | Google
12. Preston to South Ribble
A new cycleway and footpath linking South Ribble with Preston Railway Station was officially opened in October. The new pathway, which runs underneath the East Cliff bridge, connects to an abandoned railway line which now provides a safe and picturesque walking and cycling route to South Ribble. The new path will improve access between the popular Guild Wheel cycling and walking route and Preston city centre, as well as linking to parts of South Ribble across the river. | LCC