Manchester Cyclists: Cycling on the A56 / A556 / A50 between Altrincham & Knutsford?

[fossyant]

Shhhh keep it quiet, we don't want all and sundry descending on the area.

Ssshhhhhs. Don't tell them about the Peak, its our secret.

 

[fossyant]

PS Jez forgot to mention the shocking roads.... Pot oles.

 

[potsy]

I do like cycling through Tatton park, you do get the odd dodgy character or 2 though

 

[Jezston]

PS Jez forgot to mention the shocking roads.... Pot oles.

Nowhere near as bad as London.

 

[Hacienda71]

I do like cycling through Tatton park, you do get the odd dodgy character or 2 though

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We all know about how you like chasing dodgy characters around parks.

 

[fossyant]

I do like cycling through Tatton park, you do get the odd dodgy character or 2 though

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Who are those two dodgy blokes..... Whistle...

 

[Origamist]

Thanks for all the pointers, all. Route I've ended up going for my commute up here for the next few weeks is thus:

http://goo.gl/maps/8meG3

And it is delightful! Tatton Park with all the deer and stuff particularly nice. To think I was going to take dual carriageways all the way ...

Cycling here really is a different experience from other places I've ridden regularly, particularly when it comes to other riders and driver behaviour.

South Manchester / Cheshire wise is a different thing again - lots, lots more utility and leisure cyclists, and loads of mountain bikers and roadies - seems everyone round here has a passing interest in cycling. And driver behaviour has been exemplary - I think I've had one pass that made me slightly uncomfortable but would be considered fairly normal anywhere else, but I've had tons of patient waiting and almost unnecessary considerateness. And the countryside is lovely. Bloody great place to be a cyclist.

A nice route. Our paths only intersect briefly, but I'll keep an eye out. Some nice pubs in that part of world if you fancy a "lime and soda".It won't be long until you start extending your commute (like sad old me).

Driving standards up here are very good - particularly on the country lanes in Cheshire. Generally speaking, standards deteriorate the further into Manchester you get and 30mph limits are routinely flouted, but I'd much rather cycle here than in London. I don't bother filming anymore as I've only had 2 or 3 incidents of note in nearly 4 months.

Enjoy your time up here!

 

[fossyant]

Ssshhhh, you'll let the secret out.

 

[Jezston]

Bloody flower show, though.

 

[PaulSB]

Ha! Did no one tell you? I work in Knutsford, best to visit customers outside Cheshire this week!

 

[400bhp]

I do like cycling through Tatton park, you do get the odd dodgy character or 2 though

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Pootling...Is that the "Time Before Strava"?

 

[400bhp]

you full time up these parts?

 

[potsy]

you full time up these parts?

He's here as long as it takes him to take all your kom's

 

[Jezston]

I don't even know what that means.

I'm here for a couple of months working in Knutsford.

 

[ColinJ]

I don't even know what that means.

KoM = 'King of the Mountains'.

In the context of Cheshire, KoM points are usually awarded for the quickest climbs over canals, motorways, and sleeping policemen!