Dear FNRttCpeeps!
just a few last words
- thankyou once again to Andrew Br for his help in recce'ing the route.
- the weather looks pretty good. There should be patches of clear sky between Manchester and Blackburn. We'll have a headwind for the last twenty odd miles, but it's not going to be massive, and we'll have to get ourselves organised in a bit of a chain gang. We may see 0.2mm of rain on the way in to Blackpool.
- my telephone number is 07776 210 731 - call if you're going to be late to the start, of if you can't find your way
- a few of us will be meeting up at Piccadilly Station - I arrive at 23.11 We'll then go down to the start - the Albert Memorial on the west side of the Town Hall, near the eastern end of Brazenose Street.
- the majority of the riders will set off for Bury at 23.35. They will stop at Tesco Prestwich if need be.
- a couple of people will be arriving at Piccadilly at 23.45 - they'll go straight to the Albert Memorial, I'll lead them up the A56 at lightning speed and catch the main bunch before Bury
- the Carmen Rose in Ribchester is expecting us at 4 am. They're a little posher than our normal halfway stop. Sandwich, trimmings and tea or coffee will set you back a fiver. I would like to leave Ribchester no later than 4.45
- Quilligans Cafe in Blackpool is opening early for us. I'm hoping to be there at 7.30, which will give those of us catching the 8.45 train a little time to savour the delights of Blackpool's Esplanade.
As ever, there are rules.
- the FNRttC loves Bungalows. When passing a Bungalow, one must cry out 'Bungalow'.
- first person to spot the Blackpool Tower wins a prize. Andrew Br will decide the nature of the prize.
- take it very easy on the downhills between Bury and Blackburn. Some of them are precipitous. Give the person in front of you some room. The last descent in to Blackburn is deceiving, and should be taken with care - I've lost the back end of the bike both times I've been down that hill.
- make sure your lights have fresh batteries.
- and freshen up on the Signals - especially Easy! Stopping! and Hole!
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AWhv72Fh5I8/TXilwU5E7hI/AAAAAAAAArU/xU0OhuWVGE4/s1600/safety+signals.png
- and don't forget to say hello to Emily, the youngest FNRttCer ever!!!!!
See you at the Albert Memorial
Simon
just a few last words
- thankyou once again to Andrew Br for his help in recce'ing the route.
- the weather looks pretty good. There should be patches of clear sky between Manchester and Blackburn. We'll have a headwind for the last twenty odd miles, but it's not going to be massive, and we'll have to get ourselves organised in a bit of a chain gang. We may see 0.2mm of rain on the way in to Blackpool.
- my telephone number is 07776 210 731 - call if you're going to be late to the start, of if you can't find your way
- a few of us will be meeting up at Piccadilly Station - I arrive at 23.11 We'll then go down to the start - the Albert Memorial on the west side of the Town Hall, near the eastern end of Brazenose Street.
- the majority of the riders will set off for Bury at 23.35. They will stop at Tesco Prestwich if need be.
- a couple of people will be arriving at Piccadilly at 23.45 - they'll go straight to the Albert Memorial, I'll lead them up the A56 at lightning speed and catch the main bunch before Bury
- the Carmen Rose in Ribchester is expecting us at 4 am. They're a little posher than our normal halfway stop. Sandwich, trimmings and tea or coffee will set you back a fiver. I would like to leave Ribchester no later than 4.45
- Quilligans Cafe in Blackpool is opening early for us. I'm hoping to be there at 7.30, which will give those of us catching the 8.45 train a little time to savour the delights of Blackpool's Esplanade.
As ever, there are rules.
- the FNRttC loves Bungalows. When passing a Bungalow, one must cry out 'Bungalow'.
- first person to spot the Blackpool Tower wins a prize. Andrew Br will decide the nature of the prize.
- take it very easy on the downhills between Bury and Blackburn. Some of them are precipitous. Give the person in front of you some room. The last descent in to Blackburn is deceiving, and should be taken with care - I've lost the back end of the bike both times I've been down that hill.
- make sure your lights have fresh batteries.
- and freshen up on the Signals - especially Easy! Stopping! and Hole!
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AWhv72Fh5I8/TXilwU5E7hI/AAAAAAAAArU/xU0OhuWVGE4/s1600/safety+signals.png
- and don't forget to say hello to Emily, the youngest FNRttCer ever!!!!!
See you at the Albert Memorial
Simon
