England : Cheshire A metric century forum ride, Knutsford. Sept 10th (or 17th?), 2022

[ColinJ]

Yes how about short ride up the down the Calder valley.
I could make it longer by riding over?!

That would be nice. It would have to be mid-October onwards though because I am on family visits until then.

I should be capable of doing more by then. Maybe I could organise a ride up to 'Craggies' from Todmorden, returning via Littleborough? (I think this Cheshire ride will have to be put off until 2023 though.)

What dates would you be free after 11th October?

Which direction would you be coming from?

 

[Jameshow]

End of Oct would be good.

Mid Oct will be busy for me.

I'd come over via hebden bridge.

 

[ColinJ]

End of Oct would be good.

Mid Oct will be busy for me.

I'd come over via hebden bridge.

Well, I would meet you in HB then. I was thinking of doing some loops from there. We can sort something out nearer the time, maybe make it an official forum ride?

 

[Jameshow]

Yes sure.

22 / 29th are free.

 

[Jameshow]

Well, I would meet you in HB then. I was thinking of doing some loops from there. We can sort something out nearer the time, maybe make it an official forum ride?

Sounds good.

 

[GuyBoden]

Well, I would meet you in HB then. I was thinking of doing some loops from there. We can sort something out nearer the time, maybe make it an official forum ride?

If the ride isn't too long, put me on the list.

 

[ColinJ]

If the ride isn't too long, put me on the list.

Just worked out a little hilly tour from HB. 51 km/32 miles, with cafe stop at Craggies about 2/3 way.

 

[GuyBoden]

Just worked out a little hilly tour from HB. 51 km/32 miles, with cafe stop at Craggies about 2/3 way.

32 miles with a cafe stop for my full breakfast, sounds excellent.

 

[ColinJ]

32 miles with a cafe stop for my full breakfast, sounds excellent.

Available until "lunch". I will contact them tomorrow to find out what time that is!

 

[colly]

If the dates work l will join you as well.

 

[Vantage]

I quite fancy this myself...if I can get my overweight tank of a bike onto a train...

 

[GuyBoden]

Available until "lunch". I will contact them tomorrow to find out what time that is!

I've looked at Craggies' lunch menu, there are plenty of tasty meals. Pie and chips with keep me going for a few miles.

Looking forward to the food ride.



https://www.craggiesfarmshop.uk/cafe-menu/

 

[ColinJ]

I've looked at Craggies' lunch menu, there are plenty of tasty meals. Pie and chips with keep me going for a few miles.

Looking forward to the food ride.



https://www.craggiesfarmshop.uk/cafe-menu/

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Excellent - that means we don't have to set off really early to catch the breakfast menu. How about a leisurely start at, say, 10:30?

I am hoping that @Littgull will be free to join us. We really like the toasted apricot tea loaf at Craggies.

I will start a new ride thread when back on my laptop.

 

[GuyBoden]

Excellent - that means we don't have to set off really early to catch the breakfast menu. How about a leisurely start at, say, 10:30?

I am hoping that @Littgull will be free to join us. We really like the toasted apricot tea loaf at Craggies.

I will start a new ride thread when back on my laptop.

Yes, 10:30am will be very good, it will give me time to drive over without getting up too early.

Any all day car parking nearby?

 

[ColinJ]

Any all day car parking nearby?

There will be. A few pounds in HB or free if you look around. Council parking list HERE.