Great Manchester cycle

[jarlrmai]

Just got my event information email. Pretty much same as last year. Some sharp hairpins to watch out for.

 

[Katherine]

Yes, do they look the same as last year to you? Which distance are you doing Jarlrmai?

 

[jarlrmai]

52 miles hoping to go better than 2h:29m last year. We shall see.

 

[Katherine]

Have you managed to do the distance in training yet?

 

[jarlrmai]

I've done close solo with way more climbing the GMC is flat and you'll get to ride with others so you fly along enjoying the closed roads.

 

[davdandy]

Looking forward to this myself,only two weeks to go.As i am from Leigh i don't know what to do regarding parking,should i park at the City ground which makes sense but whats the trafiic like getting away with half the roads closed?

 

[Katherine]

Yes, park at the city ground. Because of the closed roads, allow plenty of time to get there as you have to approach it from the north. Might be a queue to get in but lots of helpful marshals. Leaving is much easier as everyone finishes at different times and most people for the next distance will already be there.

 

[jarlrmai]

I'm cycling there from a friend house.

 

[Peter88]

Looking forward to this myself,only two weeks to go.As i am from Leigh i don't know what to do regarding parking,should i park at the City ground which makes sense but whats the trafiic like getting away with half the roads closed?

davdandy if you use the east Lancs road then the A576 which goes into the A6010 (Alan Turing Way) the stadium will be on you're right and avoid all the road closures also reverse the route afterwards.

 

[davdandy]

Thanks Peter,that looks an easy enough route,cheers.

 

[jarlrmai]

So does a red number mean I have British Cycling advanced start? Because I signed up with it and it doesn't say anywhere on the letter?

 

[Peter88]

So does a red number mean I have British Cycling advanced start? Because I signed up with it and it doesn't say anywhere on the letter?

The colour is the ride distance red is 52 blue is 26 not sure about 13, It shoud have the british cycling logo on the left below your number if you are in the advanced start.

 

[jarlrmai]

Nope no logo, brilliant I guess I have to go and inquire now.

 

[jarlrmai]

Well they emailed me saying take it to the information desk on the day so I guess I better get there a bit early.

 

[Katherine]

Getting excited!
Slightly worried that the roads might be slippery after possible rain showers so won't be able to go as fast or as close to people.
Terrible last training ride yesterday, no idea why. I only managed 22 miles and have been quite stiff in the hips and thighs which is new. Hope to be fresh by Sunday.
Is everyone else ready?