Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. 29th August, 2017. Ride the Lights Illuminations Switch On, an annual seaside tourism event that closes off Blackpool Promenade to all traffic except Cycles. 2017 is the 11th anniversary of this event which is getting more popular each year and is attended by thousands of people. As well as getting the chance of a first look at the Illuminations ahead of Switch On, cyclists are able to enjoy The Golden Mile while riding on the Promenade without having to worry about other vehicles. Credit; MediaWorldImages/Alamy Live News
Ride the Lights is an annual event that closes off Blackpool Promenade to all traffic except Cycles! 2017 is the 11th anniversary. It is held a few days before the Big Illuminations Switch On. The free event is getting more and more popular each year and is attended by thousands of people. It has become a firm favourite with residents and visitors alike. As well as getting the chance of a first look at the Illuminations ahead of Switch On, cyclists are able to enjoy riding on the Promenade without having to worry about cars. The route runs the full length of the Illuminations from Starr Gate, in the South all the way through to Red Bank Road at the North with riders able to go in either direction or join the ride at any point on the promenade. Riders can cycle as much or as little of the course as they choose.
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