increasing my Manchester commute

[fossyant]

You will see me on Parrs Wood road every morning and evening. Its a good run for south Manchester, not too many lights and wide enough so cars don't really bother you. Never gets too busy either (not when I am there anyway)

I normally do the whole road on my way home, then loop back through Didsbury village.

You never know we may have bumped into each other..... look out for a very bright red fixed from next week - has been a blue MTB for the last 18 months.

 

[Tharg2007]

Might have my chance to check out the Bob Jackson or Ribbles then....coming to Didsbury is my hunting grounds.

If coming out that way - go into town via Parrs Wood Road

fossy, why dont you divert via willmslow road? will be joining at fallowfield on monday.

 

[therams]

You never know we may have bumped into each other..... look out for a very bright red fixed from next week - has been a blue MTB for the last 18 months.

I am on a white Allez Sport, normally ride into town at 7:30 and out again just before 5:00. Generally, out of breath and sweating a lot, getter faster and (a bit) thinner though

 

[fossyant]

I usually finish in Didsbury..that's my base..... I do not like Wilmslow road - my speed vs buses, vs students -

I'll be going into town via Parrs Wood Rd on Tuesday..... probably about 7.45 - got a meeting - so if you see someone struggling to stop a fixed wheel bike....it's me.....

 

[Tharg2007]

parrs wood road to fallowfield, then willmslow road to town?
I could end up on willmslow road at fallowfield on tuesday but im always a little later on tuesdays, wouldnt hit willmslow road until about 8:30 to 8:40 i recon.

I would only slow you down anyway i aint fast.

 

[fossyant]

Sorry mate..have a meeting at 8.30 in town...usually go via A34 after Parrs Wood Rd...

 

[therams]

parrs wood road to fallowfield, then willmslow road to town?

Same as me, I finish at the science park though, near the uni.

Were going to need a secret cycle chat wave

 

[Tharg2007]

Were going to need a secret cycle chat wave

Like that but with both hands?

 

[therams]

Like that but with both hands?

So are we going to see lots of people riding around Manchester looking like crabs!

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

Like that but with both hands?

At the same time!!! How dangerous!! Sounds good to me.

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

Not looking good for tomorrow's weather, Tharg!

I'll cruise on down to the Bus Stop outside Kulshi (round on the main road) tomorrow at 8am, and we can make a decision as to whether to do the longer route or not then.

 

[Tharg2007]

might not be so bad, weather underground reports chance of rain with wind from the ESE, might be enough of a cross wind to push us up wilmslow road when we get there.

 

[therams]

It cant get much worse than last week, I have never known a head wind; both to and from work.

Will be there, tomorrow just before 8:00 as always. Not sure where the car keys are anymore.

 

[Sh4rkyBloke]

It cant get much worse than last week, I have never known a head wind; both to and from work.

Will be there, tomorrow just before 8:00 as always. Not sure where the car keys are anymore.

I'm assuming you mean on Parrs Wood Road/Fallowfield... rather than at the bus stop near us.

 

[therams]

I'm assuming you mean on Parrs Wood Road/Fallowfield... rather than at the bus stop near us.

I hope to stay well clear of buses this week, lets hope they stay clear of me!