CC Manchester/Cheshire FIXED Ride (or any bike)

[fossyant]

My bike still looks like it's been off-roading (why did I buy a white one?)
Legs felt heavy this morning but the ride home was surprisingly good,even in the fog.
Thanks to fossy for staying with us towards the end when I was definately flagging,the last few miles home were a real slog.

I think you and John should be well chuffed with 60 miles, that's a big step up, and the average speed was about 15mph. Very well done

 

[a_n_t]

route details http://connect.garmin.com/activity/18401027

 

[Tharg2007]

Ant, you're tempting me with gadgets, i want one of those

 

[mike e]

Thanks for a great ride yesterday, it was nice to meet some new faces and to ride with some of you who I'd met at the velodrome. Interesting route, good weather and excellent cafe stop.

Leaving the A6 in Stockport for Bramhall

Always thinking of my friends down south...

Nearly got run over taking this picture...

This is a bit of a baddy by all accounts...

We only had a look at it today...

Arriving at Jodrell Bank, most impressive...

If planning to visit watch out for young children near parked bikes...

After a nice coffee and cake stop we head off

Lovely quiet lanes and autumn colours

Thanks to Fossy for the ride (and guiding us safely back to Stockport)

 

[fossyant]

Ant, you're tempting me with gadgets, i want one of those

I'd love a Garmin......

 

[john4537]

I think you and John should be well chuffed with 60 miles, that's a big step up, and the average speed was about 15mph. Very well done

Yes. i was happy with that. I've not rode that far for a while and suprised myself i kept on as well as i did. it's still the hills that wear me down though. Potsy managed them better than i did in the end. Was tired on the final ride home so i took it slow n' steady.

A fabulous day though. Maybe we could do it again?.. in the summer though.

 

[fossyant]

Yes. i was happy with that. I've not rode that far for a while and suprised myself i kept on as well as i did. it's still the hills that wear me down though. Potsy managed them better than i did in the end. Was tired on the final ride home so i took it slow n' steady.

A fabulous day though. Maybe we could do it again?.. in the summer though.

Happy to do it in the Summer - the lanes before Jodrell are clear of 'pig/cow swill'...happy days............

 

[fossyant]

Yes. i was happy with that. I've not rode that far for a while and suprised myself i kept on as well as i did. it's still the hills that wear me down though. Potsy managed them better than i did in the end. Was tired on the final ride home so i took it slow n' steady.

A fabulous day though. Maybe we could do it again?.. in the summer though.

Guys.....you did well......be proud...... bet your folks felt you had lost it......

My wife knows what to expect.......... doesn't always work....... got a right roasting riding through Gorton and North Reddish at 11pm....last Tuesday after the Track...... raining..no scallies about............

 

[john4537]

There's no scallies about in Gorton when it's raining at 11pm at night!

They are all driving round in the car theyv'e just nicked

 

[potsy]

Some good pics there Mike e,impressive photography style too

 

[alecstilleyedye]

Some good pics there Mike e,impressive photography style too

glad to see there's no close up of me…

 

[potsy]

glad to see there's no close up of me…

Here's one alecs,not exactly a close up but proves you were there at least
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[alecstilleyedye]

cheers potsy (i think), at least my bike is in the piccy too so it's not like i was there serving the coffee…

 

[Tharg2007]

what about another ride between Christmas day and new year. Roads will be quiet and we could do a Christmas ride.
Any ideas on a Christmas route?

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

what about another ride between Christmas day and new year. Roads will be quiet and we could do a Christmas ride.
Any ideas on a Christmas route?

From the dinner table, to the lounge, then back as snacking is required.

Any good for you? It works for me each year. B)