fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Rather warm one this morning. Still set a quick time. Struggled to cool down getting changed. Plonked myself in front of a desk fan when in the office.
Tales from today's commute....
- Thread starter martint235
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biking_fox
Legendary Member
- Location
- Manchester
Really was! Peak Forest is a wonderful canal to ride along, shame about the slog up the Ashton and getting back through the rest of manchester. 20miles for a nice very much temp ride home. Fish in the canal, lots of geese, a few dragonflies et al.
Fortunately my building has a shower, so I can set it to cool when riding in on mornings like this (and hot in winter!) so I'm at my desk looking about as presentable as I ever get.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Which bit of the Peak did you cover. I used to commute down the Peak and Ashton, but it wrecks your drive chain quickly. I use the Peak canal quite a lot on my CX bike - I'm near Woodley and the big long tunnel.
biking_fox
Legendary Member
- Location
- Manchester
From the start junction at the Ashton, this time just to Woodley before turning down the main road to Stockport. I have run through to Marple before. I wouldn't want to commute regularly on the Ashton it's not smooth riding, but it's fun for a sunny afternoon.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Ah, you weren't far from where I live. I have to get through those road works at the Church (St Marks) every morning.
