CC Manchester/Cheshire FIXED Ride (or any bike)

[MancRider78]

a n t,

would never have thought of going that way... makes it seem more than possible...plus a nice chat with a friendly guy down the bike shop said stop worrying and get it done!

 

[totallyfixed]

Me and the better half [both on fixed] are very interested. Her parents live in Holmes Chapel so we could travel up the night before then cycle to start or maybe train is a better idea? Anyone else thinking of coming from that direction? Also, any other females on fixed?not a problem mind she's used to club riding with hairy arsed blokes.

Great idea Fossyant, was going to suggest getting local groups on fixed together all round the country and as someone pointed out it will be good to put faces to names, cheers

 

[Tharg2007]

well if i do manage to come along I will be doing it on 46x16 as that's all i got :S Worst comes to the worst i pick it up and run with it

 

[a_n_t]

a n t,

would never have thought of going that way... makes it seem more than possible...plus a nice chat with a friendly guy down the bike shop said stop worrying and get it done!

our club runs head out from parswood so it's the way I go to them.

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

I tried to sweet-talk the Missus into allowing me out and leaving her with the kids by suggesting that she have a nice time in Tatton Park/Dunham Massey and I meet her there en-route coming home for a picninc... she didn't seem impressed with this idea for an early November day though.

Still working on it.

 

[fossyant]

I tried to sweet-talk the Missus into allowing me out and leaving her with the kids by suggesting that she have a nice time in Tatton Park/Dunham Massey and I meet her there en-route coming home for a picninc... she didn't seem impressed with this idea for an early November day though.

Still working on it.

Work on it young man..... although my two are 9 and 6... DAD...why have you been riding your bike so long....cause I like it....works on son, not so sure about daughter......

Longers and Dan will back me up - I don't get out often...........

 

[fossyant]

Great idea Fossyant, was going to suggest getting local groups on fixed together all round the country and as someone pointed out it will be good to put faces to names, cheers

The reason we've suggested a FIXED (and everyone else) ride is me, Dan and Longers have a fixed bike...., and we fancy a spin.... it's been a suggestion for at least 6 months.... any other bike is OK as well, as we all ride just about any bike...

We don't and won't conflict with the Manchester scene (I BIKE MCR and stuff) ..this is just a ride in Cheshire, with hills (Cheshire is not flat) on fixed (or any bike) - we had a good route last year for road bikes, and can adapt it for a fixed....i.e. no bloody Wizzard climb.

 

[fossyant]

Open to all, I'd say an average of 13 mph....... Set off Stockport station (once the tally is in) by 9am, back by 2 pm..... easy............? 1 hour lunch re-fill.... 46 miles...easy..?

 

[cheadle hulme]

well if i do manage to come along I will be doing it on 46x16 as that's all i got. Worst comes to the worst i pick it up and run with it I lob the bike in front of Fossy to slow him down

Fixed that for ya!

BTW, my fixie is made from Peugeot Flexisteel. Whilst comfy on a cruise, any energetic "honking" results in terminal brake rub. I will grind to a halt.

 

[Campfire]

Well, you're all too fit and fast for me! have a good day guys.

 

[Christopher]

Well, you're all too fit and fast for me! have a good day guys.

Balls. Come along Campy! We can always knobble Fossy, and longers never leaves slower people behind (I know this from experience!)

 

[John the Monkey]

Mrs Monkey and I were doing 40-45 miles a day when we were in Belgium. Carrying luggage, we did it at 10mph avg, and her longest ride prior to that was 15 miles.

13mph avg should be doable, waverers, as you won't be carrying luggage (will you?)

 

[fossyant]

The average speed will be that of the slowest person, and they won't be flogged to death either. Social ride for a good cuppa !

 

[Tharg2007]

I think I got my pass, cost me a pair of ugg boots

 

[trio25]

Well, you're all too fit and fast for me! have a good day guys.

You'll be fine!!! I was really worried the first time but they are so nice and they really do go at the pace of the slowest and never make you feel slow!