Riding the Lights. by happypat

Riding the Lights.

A brilliant night last night in Blackpool.
A beautiful evening for the annual Riding the Lights night.

Before the Illuminations start they always had a practice night then someone had the very bright idea of closing the promenade to traffic & allowing bicycles access

The event has grown & grown & people come from miles to take part.....last night there were thousands cycling along the seven mile length of the sea front.

I presume while this is all happening they are checking for any dud bulbs!!!

If you have the time much better viewed large as the light was low. Many thanks to all you lovely friends!

Three good things:
1. Sky plus...I have caught up with last nights Great British Bake Off.
2. The time to sit & watch TV in the afternoon!
3. My photos from last night came out surprisingly well considering the light & I didn't use my tripod.
This is lovely viewed large. I wonder if the lead cyclist knows that he's now on 365 and famous!
August 28th, 2013  
A nice shot Pat, it captures the lights well.
August 28th, 2013  
Viewed large really shows up this picture in more detail , the lights are so pretty, it must have been fun cycling along the front. It is some thing I have wanted to see the illuminations at Blackpool
August 28th, 2013  
Oh, this is wonderful, Pat!! Such a delightful composition! That looks like such a fun event. I love the light display...so festive!
August 28th, 2013  
Got to fav - what a sight!!! And I CAN'T BELIEVE that I sat through football last night and nobody mentioned GBBO!!!
August 28th, 2013  
Oh that is just lovely! What a clever idea and especially nice event when so many come to cycle and view. The lights are lovely and it is fab in large view. @judithg Yes I missed GBBO too.............wonder if I can find it on iplayer!
August 28th, 2013  
@sarah19 Hope so if I can kick everybody else off the tv - if not it's repeated on Sunday I think.
August 28th, 2013  
Super shot & so festive-- I WISH i WAS THERE !!!
August 28th, 2013  
Wow, it's all happening in Blackpool . Fav
August 28th, 2013  
@judithg Thanks ....good to know about the repeat! Wonder if there will be footie on the other side at that point?
August 28th, 2013  
@sarah19 Almost certainly - it's always on!
August 28th, 2013  
@judithg @sarah19 @lucypics Thank you so much for your wonderful faves I really do appreciate every one !
August 28th, 2013  
Lovely action in Blackpool, everybody seems to be enjoying the place.
August 28th, 2013  
A brilliant shot. I wish I was there too.
August 28th, 2013  
@happypat Kimberley rocked this week!! Should have been star baker.
August 28th, 2013  
Wonderful shot. Keep meaning to come to see the lights as we haven't done that for years,
August 28th, 2013  
@judithg I was so surprised , I thought she made some fantastic bread...I think Paul quite fancies those two young ones...if he dare that is!"!!
August 28th, 2013  
Lovely catch, Pat! The lighting is great in your shot. Good to see some helmets in there - it looks like an accident waiting to happen with so many bikes!!!
August 29th, 2013  
My goodness, what a display
August 29th, 2013  
No tripod - you must have had a steady hand! Great event and nice that it encourages people to take part. I daresay you talk to whoever is next to you too!
August 29th, 2013  
Ditto maggiemae...no tripod! Wow you are steady. Lovely capture of the. Apical fiesta
August 29th, 2013  
Another awesome shot! Love all the bright lights and clothing. Looks like Christmas in August.
August 29th, 2013  
What a great event and you've caught it well. re your comment on Paul, yes he is here and we are causing merry mayhem together!! We should get him out next time you, me and Judith get together...(he can't make September meet). He says hello by the way!!
August 29th, 2013  
@happypat She had fantastic technique (not that I know really!) - not sure what was going on except maybe building Ruby's confidence so that she keeps the young interest (might be being generous here!!!)
August 29th, 2013  
FAV...What a fabulous shot
August 29th, 2013  
Oh so fab wonderful. Been years since I have been to Blackpool to see the lights
August 29th, 2013  
@sparkle And hello back..sorry he wont be there in September though...have a great time the pair of you with your cameras!
August 29th, 2013  
@judithg Ruby is pictured in today's Mail, apparently she used to be a model but now studying at uni. She is very pretty & Kimberly too I will add.
August 29th, 2013  
Jo
This looks lovely enlarged, wonderful event and scene.
August 29th, 2013  
@happypat Yes both lovely looking. Some of the other girls are very funny - a well chosen bunch I thought - felt sorry for the chap in the muffin challenge - must have thrown him off when she squashed his muffins!
August 29th, 2013  
what a great idea! great shot
August 29th, 2013  
August 29th, 2013  
fab low light shot Pat, looks like a gr8 community event....with a real feel good factor...or is that a "reet gud feel gud t'factor" :)
August 29th, 2013  
Beautiful! Fav.
August 31st, 2013  
This is brilliant!!!! What a wonderful event and a terrific shot Pat.
September 2nd, 2013  
What a wonderful shot - I love lights
September 23rd, 2013  
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