Great Manchester cycle

[Katherine]

It was calmer earlier on, but I noticed more wind towards the end, was not happy when it started raining thankfully it didnt last long, just one time i'd like it to be sunny for a bit.

I didn't see any rain!!!

 

[User33236]

I didn't see any rain!!!

I saw some light rain about halfway through come back toward Mancunian Way from Old Trafford. Didn't last long at all and was kind of refreshing.

 

[Katherine]

I saw some light rain about halfway through come back toward Mancunian Way from Old Trafford. Didn't last long at all and was kind of refreshing.

Yes, I imagine it would have been. I was very hot in a dry-fit T ,even in the wind.

 

[jarlrmai]

The 52 starts at 8am so I was finished at 10:40 so if you were doing the 26 I'd finished before you started and it was alot cooler before 11.

 

[Martin p]

Just seen the pictures tonight , you would think they would sell a lot more if they didn't charge such a daft amount . I won't buy any cos you can't even see the pictures properly ! Must admit I didn't see any rain but did find it pretty muggy & energy sapping this year . All in all I found everyone very polite & friendly again although I'm sure I heard one bloke towards the end shouting "get out of the way "as he sped past at a rate of knots . The whole event is a credit to the people of Manchester who I've always found very friendly & helpful . Been for my leg op today & all is well , will be off the bike & work for a while But I'll I'll get a bit more time to spend on the forum for a change .

 

[Katherine]

Just seen the pictures tonight , you would think they would sell a lot more if they didn't charge such a daft amount . I won't buy any cos you can't even see the pictures properly ! Must admit I didn't see any rain but did find it pretty muggy & energy sapping this year . All in all I found everyone very polite & friendly again although I'm sure I heard one bloke towards the end shouting "get out of the way "as he sped past at a rate of knots . The whole event is a credit to the people of Manchester who I've always found very friendly & helpful . Been for my leg op today & all is well , will be off the bike & work for a while But I'll I'll get a bit more time to spend on the forum for a change .

Glad you had a good day and that the leg op went well. I did see someone wearing a shin pad, I don't suppose that was you? Best wishes for your recuperation.
I agree about the photos. I have a silly grin in mine, as I have in the last 2 years, just enjoying the experience too much! Nice to watch the finish video though.

 

[Martin p]

I think there was definitely more wind this year, quite noticeable on the straights.

That must have been why I was slower then

 

[Martin p]

Cheers Katherine , no it wasn't me in the shin pads . I went with sports support tights under my shorts but cos they're tight they caused cramp in my calfs at times . Good to hear you enjoyed the ride just as much despite the puncture I enjoyed playing back the video too , but after the fifth time with my wife & daughter cheering like idiots it became a little embarrassing Don't know if anyone noticed that the time on the finish line was no where near the time you were given .

 

[Katherine]

Cheers Katherine , no it wasn't me in the shin pads . I went with sports support tights under my shorts but cos they're tight they caused cramp in my calfs at times . Good to hear you enjoyed the ride just as much despite the puncture I enjoyed playing back the video too , but after the fifth time with my wife & daughter cheering like idiots it became a little embarrassing Don't know if anyone noticed that the time on the finish line was no where near the time you were given .

The clock at the finish was the actual time.

 

[Martin p]

Doh even more embarrassed now . Never thought of that , what a thickie

 

[davdandy]

Doh even more embarrassed now . Never thought of that , what a thickie

Don`t worry,everyone has a blonde moment from time to time.Not that you are blonde mind,just an observation.

 

[Martin p]

I wish it was an isolated incident dav

 

[davdandy]

I wish it was an isolated incident dav

Ah,you have many such incidences do you.You truly are a blonde aren't you?

 

[Katherine]