England : Greater Manchester M'cr - Southport - M'cr Night Ride

[middleagecyclist]

I might be ok for this one

Great!

 

[middleagecyclist]

I cycled part of the route (the hilly, first part from Prestwich to Blackburn) yesterday. It was a lovely, sunny day and a great ride. If the weather is good the night ride should be really nice coming along the unlit moor roads above Accrington and Blackburn. Oh, i found out the petrol station in Haslingden, about 20 miles from M'cr city centre, is open 24 hrs and promises hot drinks available all through the night. After, that it is 30 odd miles to Southport and a 24 hr, sit inside, Maccy Ds. I'm pretty sure there will be 24 hr services along the A580 that will do hot drinks as well. Does anyone know of one for sure?

 

[middleagecyclist]

Put me down for a provisional, but I don't know how long I'll be required in Texas after the F1.

Provisional it is then!

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

I was getting all excited, thinking I had worked out a way to do this, as I was going to be back from the wedding on saturday night and then realised the ride is on the Friday night/Saturday morning

 

[middleagecyclist]

I was getting all excited, thinking I had worked out a way to do this, as I was going to be back from the wedding on saturday night and then realised the ride is on the Friday night/Saturday morning

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Don't forget that there will be a strong possibility of snow/ice up here (rossendale bit). Perhaps have an alternative low level back up ride planned?

 

[middleagecyclist]

Don't forget that there will be a strong possibility of snow/ice up here (rossendale bit). Perhaps have an alternative low level back up ride planned?

I suppose i could look at a low level route but if the weather is really bad that week my ideal alternative would be...a night at the movies!

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Lo

I suppose i could look at a low level route but if the weather is really bad that week my ideal alternative would be...a night at the movies!

lol

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

Good news! Wedding is the week before, so I can make it.

 

[Cheshire Celt]

Might be up for this also

 

[Markymark13]

Just realised this is in a couple of weeks. Is it still going ahead?

 

[middleagecyclist]

I really hope so. Two issues though at present. 1) I have been rostered to work on the Saturday so need to arrange someone to swap with me, and 2) not sure if the weather will be suitable.

I'll post when I have worked out my off duty issue The weather can be looked at a few days before. If the forecast looks crap we can cancel up to the day itself.

How many are still interested?

 

[Markymark13]

I am up for it as long as its not wet

 

[Cheshire Celt]

I am to if the weather is ok what's the total mileage of this ride ??

 

[Markymark13]

100 miles