Why this route?
Avoids Liverpool Street
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids Liverpool Road
Busier roads or shared paths
ELEVATION
24 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 33 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- GreenCycleway · Media City Link309 m
- CyclewayCycleway1.9 km
- Talbot RoadCycleway · Stretford Cycleway377 m
- CyclewayCycleway · Stretford Cycleway · Chorlton Cycleway2 km
- CyclewayCycleway · Chorlton Cycleway1.6 km
- Jackson's RowQuiet streets184 m
- Southmill StreetQuiet streets57 m
- Albert SquareShared path233 m
- King StreetSome traffic89 m
- Pall MallShared path31 m
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from MediaCityUK to City Centre?
About 27 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 6.8 km. The most direct route is 5.6 km and takes about 22 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from MediaCityUK to City Centre?
SuperSafe™ goes via cycleway, using Media City Link, Stretford Cycleway and Chorlton Cycleway. 90% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from MediaCityUK to City Centre hilly?
Not really. It climbs 24 m in total, with no steep stretches.
Can I get turn-by-turn directions for this route?
Yes, in the Cyclemate app for iPhone and Android. Open this page on your phone and tap Open in Cyclemate: the route loads in the app, ready to start with turn-by-turn navigation from MediaCityUK.
Is the Cyclemate app free?
Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Manchester map are included.
Why does the route change?
It is planned live on Cyclemate's Manchester map, which picks up new cycleways, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.