Manchester - Llandudno 2016 : Saturday April 23...for Harry, England and St George

[I like Skol]

Well I'll not be there for drinks on the Friday either as I'll be having an op Friday afternoon
to reattach the piece of bone broken off the top of my humerus.
Enjoy yourselves on the Saturday and ride safe.

Lightweight, you've gone soft since moving to South Manchester! I was at the pub in the evening the day I had my vasectomy! And I drove there in my van (admittedly it was an automatic ).

 

[I like Skol]

You didn't ride your bike there?

The Grouse is at the top of a flippin big hill, Didn't want to get to the pub and be all sweaty!

 

[Pennine-Paul]

Lightweight hmmph! I had to made to go to A&E ,I couldn't feel anything broken and didn't want to bother them.
They're keeping me in till Saturday morning ,even I'm not capable of time travel and enjoying a few drinks Friday night

 

[Wobblers]

Lightweight hmmph! I had to made to go to A&E ,I couldn't feel anything broken and didn't want to bother them.
They're keeping me in till Saturday morning ,even I'm not capable of time travel and enjoying a few drinks Friday night

Could you perhaps sneak out the fire exit whilst no one's looking?

On the positive side at least the op should make things heal an awful lot faster. Good luck!

 

[nickyboy]

Lightweight hmmph! I had to made to go to A&E ,I couldn't feel anything broken and didn't want to bother them.
They're keeping me in till Saturday morning ,even I'm not capable of time travel and enjoying a few drinks Friday night

The good news is that I will be posting in the Beer thread on Friday night so you can almost imagine you're there

 

[I like Skol]

The good news is that I will be posting in the Beer thread on Friday night so you can almost imagine you're there

I was hoping to be there for a pint or two as well but I have been told in no uncertain terms by my better half that she is going out and I have to drive her and provide the child care! To add insult to injury I have to drive her in to Manchester!!!!!































Is this pub child friendly?

 

[nickyboy]

I was hoping to be there for a pint or two as well but I have been told in no uncertain terms by my better half that she is going out and I have to drive her and provide the child care! To add insult to injury I have to drive her in to Manchester!!!!!































Is this pub child friendly?

With your track record drinking perhaps the child could provide adult care?

 

[I like Skol]

With your track record drinking perhaps the child could provide adult care?

It wouldn't be the first time.

 

[nickyboy]

It's getting close so time for some weather ruminations......

If we forget the fact that the last few days have been perfect for a ride to Llandudno, the forecast is actually looking pretty good. Certainly compared to last year!

I'm basing my comments on the Norwegian site https://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/

It looks like we will have a day with plenty of sunshine and only a small chance of a light shower. The breeze (it won't be a wind) will be helping us until at least Chester. After that it may be more of a crosswind. Folk should be aware that it will be chilly, particularly in the early morning. Forecast is 4 degrees for our depart but with sunshine and a following breeze it should be quite pleasant. Max temperature is expected to be about 10

For those unfamiliar with rides like this, make sure you have sufficient layers. The pace will be modest in the main and there will be stops so more clothing is probably better than less.

I'll be wearing thermal, short-sleeved top and a light rain jacket. Shorts and tights. And I'll probably have some gloves too to be on the safe side. I couldn't work my gear levers last year by the time I was close to Llandudno I was so cold

BTW, as numbers are firming up I've contacted the Devonshire Bakery in Weaverham. They are delighted to welcome us but made the point that they can't seat all 20 of us so, sorry, some will have to stand. At least it's indoors. They also said that if you want cooked food (they do everything from bacon rolls to full cooked English) then it would be best if you phoned when you are, say, 20 minutes away. Here's the number: 01606 853434

Edit: One more thing. Apparently there is an audax running at Eureka when we are there so it may be busy with beardy sandal-wearers

 

[Leaway2]

@nickyboy Slight change my +1, Jonny will join at Weaverham.

 

[rich p]

light rain jacket

Bugger off Nicky, it's up north.
I'm packing full arctic survival kit while sunning myself this morning on a sun-drenched southern patio, wearing a muscle-fit T shirt and a gold lamé thong.
Pictures to follow...

 

[Leaway2]

Bugger off Nicky, it's up north.
I'm packing full arctic survival kit while sunning myself this morning on a sun-drenched southern patio, wearing a muscle-fit T shirt and a gold lamé thong.
Pictures to follow...

 

[Katherine]

Hi @nickyboy and all. I followed the posts for your ride last year with awe.
This year with a little bit of.. I wonder if... Maybe a serious consideration next year as I'm going to train up for my first 100 mile bike ride in September (Manchester 100).

Anyway, because you have put such detailed ride information on, I'm very seriously in fact almost definitely thinking of asking you if I could come as far as Weaverham or failing that just to Dunham Massey and then turn round for home?! (it's 11 - 13 miles home from Warburton Bridge depending which way I go).

So just to be sociable really.

 

[nickyboy]

Hi @nickyboy and all. I followed the posts for your ride last year with awe.
This year with a little bit of.. I wonder if... Maybe a serious consideration next year as I'm going to train up for my first 100 mile bike ride in September (Manchester 100).

Anyway, because you have put such detailed ride information on, I'm very seriously in fact almost definitely thinking of asking you if I could come as far as Weaverham or failing that just to Dunham Massey and then turn round for home?! (it's 11 - 13 miles home from Warburton Bridge depending which way I go).

So just to be sociable really.

Of course you would be very welcome. Just make sure you're at Piccadilly station by 0800 and then ride with us as far as you like. I'm sure you know the area; the route is very easy cycling all the way to Weaverham and we will be travelling at a very sociable pace

You're even on the "confirmed" list now in post#1 so there's no escape

 

[Katherine]