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

[KneesUp]

My other problem was about a change of footwear when I get to Llandudno. Any suggestions on how best to transport a change of footwear and maybe clothes apart from a bag on my back?

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[nickyboy]

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Trainers I recognise. Not sure why you'd want to take what appears to be a gimp mask on a CC ride but each to their own.

 

[pubrunner]

Trainers I recognise. Not sure why you'd want to take what appears to be a gimp mask on a CC ride but each to their own.

Pubby makes trip to garage, to change gimp mask toe clips, for more aesthetically pleasing spd pedals.

 

[doughnut]

My wife is dropping me off at Piccadilly in the car then driving to Llandudno, so anyone who wants to chuck bags into the car and get them back at the end is welcome to. Closer to the ride I will post with details of where she's planning to park. Its still possible that I might get her to stop at Eureka as well, and will take bags there too.

 

[nickyboy]

Mid range forecast looking hopeful

Not as nice as this week but 12 degrees, cloudy, no rain and.....wait for it....SE or E light winds (so probably lashing it down with a gusty westerly)

 

[Ootini]

SE / E? I've heard of an easterly wind, my grand father told me of one way back in the mists of time.

 

[I like Skol]

Anything just slightly milder than apocalyptic will do for me. Stiff upper lip, carry on regardless etc.....

 

[nickyboy]

Absolutely. As this is Wales, I am assuming I will have to grease myself up like a cross channel swimmer. Anything better than that would be bliss.

It appears The Claud, our Ride Shaman (although I'm not sure you can have a female shaman but there you go) has been invoking some serious weather ju ju down in deepest Swansea

 

[Crackle]

Absolutely. As this is Wales, I am assuming I will have to grease myself up like a cross channel swimmer. Anything better than that would be bliss.

When you get to Eureka, you and Pubby's shorts can stay outside then.

 

[Nigel182]

Started to get the Ribble into Touring Mode as it's going to be a long day out for me wish I was staying over but used all this years holiday......

Got a few more miles into the legs today as well.

 

[pubrunner]

Started to get the Ribble into Touring Mode as it's going to be a long day out for me wish I was staying over but used all this years holiday......

Got a few more miles into the legs today as well.

Smart looking bike !

The bag on the handlebars could hold a few beers . . .

 

[Nigel182]

Smart looking bike !

The bag on the handlebars could hold a few beers . . .

It's got a handy inside pocket for the hip flask Spiced Rum today thinking possibly same or Tequilla on the ride

 

[pubrunner]

It's got a handy inside pocket for the hip flask Spiced Rum today thinking possibly same or Tequilla on the ride

I'm sure I'll find where you've stashed the Spiced Rum - hopefully, before @rich p does

 

[middleagecyclist]

I think I might be on for this from Manchester...if there is still room?

 

[nickyboy]

I think I might be on for this from Manchester...if there is still room?

You're very welcome to join the ride. The ride notes are about 5 pages back in this thread which tell you hopefully everything you need to know. Any questions at all just ask
If you want the gpx file please PM me your email address and I'll send it to you.

I'll stick you on the master list in post#1.