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Macclesfield Bikeathon

Name: Macclesfield Bikeathon
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Macclesfield

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calendar_today 16 May, 2026

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About the Event

edal with purpose through the beautiful Cheshire countryside at the Macclesfield Bikeathon on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This highly popular and well-organized community cycling fundraiser makes a triumphant return, inviting riders of all ages and abilities to turn their miles into meaningful support for the local youth charity, Just Drop-In. With a simple and inclusive concept—sign up, ride, and fundraise—the event offers three perfectly curated routes to suit every level: a gentle 5-mile family loop on the traffic-free Middlewood Way, a scenic 30-mile tour of the quiet, hedgerow-lined Cheshire lanes, and a more challenging 60-mile route for experienced cyclists seeking a full day in the saddle. Starting and finishing at Macclesfield Town Hall, the event is renowned for its friendly atmosphere, excellent signposting, fully-stocked feed stations, and the fantastic local support that cheers riders along the way. It's the perfect opportunity for families, cycling clubs, and individual riders to enjoy a wonderful day out on the bike while collectively making a significant difference in the local community. Having already raised over £38,000 for its cause, the Bikeathon is more than just a ride; it's a cherished local tradition that combines the joy of cycling with the power of community fundraising.

Races Offered

30 mile

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 48.3K

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Type — Road Cycling

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136 days remaining

5 mile

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 8K

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Type — Road Cycling

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60 mile

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 96.6K

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Type — Road Cycling

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136 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Macclesfield.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.5° / 16.0°

wb_sunny 5.7° / 13.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.7 /

water_drop 78.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.5° / 16.0°

wb_sunny 5.7° / 13.2°

air 12.7 km/h

water_drop 78.9%

About Macclesfield

Macclesfield is a market town in Cheshire where the Cheshire plain gives way to the Peak District. It is home to the biennial Barnaby Festival. Macclesfield is the original home of the very popular brand of bread, Hovis. Two members of the late 1970s rock band Joy Division, and its successor the popular 1980s band New Order, are from the town. More notoriously it is also the home of both the band The Macc Lads and of Mr Methane, the World's only professional flatulist.