Manchester - Llandudno 25 April 2015 featuring the Inaugural Hill Climb Sausage Challenge

[400bhp]

A little film about the Eureka Café that we're going to for lunch

View: http://vimeo.com/49604914

What a lovely video. There was a bloke in that who I stood next to all day in Box Hill for the Olympic road race. Small world.

 

[Wobblers]

Yellow card. One more amusing post and you're on the "expression of interest" list

"Amusing"??? Don't encourage him.

 

[pubrunner]

As if I'd turn up the opportunity of you buying me a pint, Pubby!

I'd be delighted to buy you a pint . . . In each pub !

 

[pubrunner]

Yellow card. One more amusing post and you're on the "expression of interest" list

I've given Adrian's post a 'like' . . . . . . . bung the Southern softie on the list. I'm sure we could find some gaff, where they sell chilled Prosecco.

 

[theclaud]

As if I'd turn up the opportunity of you buying me a pint, Pubby!

Have we officially given up on @MacB getting his round in, then?

 

[pubrunner]

Hey Rich,

If you are stuck for a place to stay the night before, gimme a shout - Same goes for LD too.

The downside ? I'm still not sure, how to get to any of the starting points . . . I might cycle to the Eureka, but it would be close to 40 miles . . . so getting a train or a lift might be a better option. Mind you, I don't know why I even worry about such things. I can't even remember, the last time i cycled more than 12 miles - I should give much more consideration, to actually getting out on the bike.

I'll be well-prepared though, for anything after the cycling.

 

[rich p]

Thanks Pubby but I have a mate who lives reasonably near the start though she doesn't know I'll be dossing there yet.
The alternative is to stay in the Travelodge in Manc if there are peeps up for a pre-prandial (ride!) pint or two.

 

[theclaud]

Hey Rich,

If you are stuck for a place to stay the night before, gimme a shout - Same goes for LD too.

The downside ? I'm still not sure, how to get to any of the starting points . . . I might cycle to the Eureka, but it would be close to 40 miles . . . so getting a train or a lift might be a better option. Mind you, I don't know why I even worry about such things. I can't even remember, the last time i cycled more than 12 miles - I should give much more consideration, to actually getting out on the bike.

I'll be well-prepared though, for anything after the cycling.:cheers

Stop making a gigantic fuss and get yourself there. There are about a zillion start points to choose from, you big drama queen.

 

[pubrunner]

Have we officially given up on @MacB getting his round in, then?

His name isn't down to do the ride, so I think you'll have to give up on him getting his round in.


We could do with getting @User to do this ride . . . but only if he brings along the Kitty from FNRTTC

 

[Wobblers]

I embezzled that long since.

I think that, considering your extended and unwarranted interference on this thread, it's time that @nickyboy put you on The List. Anyway, it's about time you discovered the North West isn't just about meeting dodgy individuals with ASBOs in iffy Preston pubs.

 

[pubrunner]

So with 4-5 expressions of interest it is debatable whether there would be enough to make it worthwhile to organise

A question:

There are hundreds of CCers who live close enough to do the ride so what's putting folk off? I would rather modify the ride and get a decent number than cancel it.

Seems funny, reading this ^^^ now.

Is there any limit on numbers ? I might bring a couple of other riders along, if it is okay to do so ?

 

[pubrunner]

@User get your sorry ass up here!

Yeah, and if you do, I'll get you a pint.

 

[nickyboy]

Seems funny, reading this ^^^ now.

Is there any limit on numbers ? I might bring a couple of other riders along, if it is okay to do so ?

I don't want to limit numbers because:
a) It has the potential to be a really nice ride and social
b) There will be some inevitable drop-outs as we get nearer the date

We'll inevitably break up into smaller groups depending on cycling speed and how long people want to stop at the cafes. I'm hoping that the smaller groups can be reasonably self-sufficient regarding navigating and any punctures etc. On that basis I say the more the merrier.

 

[theclaud]

@User get your sorry ass up here!

There are those, not least @Pat "5mph", who would quibble with this description.

 

[Nigel182]

Looking at trains back looks like I've got to get the 19:26 from Llandudno Junction so will only be a quick stop at the finish so I'd better make up for it at the Eureka Cafè