Manchester - Llandudno 25 April 2015 featuring the Inaugural Hill Climb Sausage Challenge

[pubrunner]

Sadly I am out now. Wifey has been offered work all weekend so I am looking after the kids instead. I did contemplate bringing them but I think it might be a tad too far for the 7 yr old.

I've a tandem that you can borrow . . .

 

[pubrunner]

OK. I know where that is.

So do I, I went to college there, eons ago.

Have you lived long in Sale ? I lived in Brooklands, near the Tennis Club (& Sale Rugby Club) and went to the Boy's Grammar on Moss Lane. At the time, the 'in' pub was The Little 'B' - I spent many a happy hour in there. I never got to drink in The Big 'B', as it was demolished before I was old enough to drink, I remember the building though.

 

[Leaway2]

So do I, I went to college there, eons ago.

Have you lived long in Sale ? I lived in Brooklands, near the Tennis Club (& Sale Rugby Club) and went to the Boy's Grammar on Moss Lane. At the time, the 'in' pub was The Little 'B' - I spent many a happy hour in there. I never got to drink in The Big 'B', as it was demolished before I was old enough to drink, I remember the building though.

I moved to Sale Moor about 18 years ago, then to Broadheath (after 2 year break in Wythenshawe). I live on what is known a the "Wimpey estate" behind(ish) the college

 

[pubrunner]

I moved to Sale Moor about 18 years ago, then to Broadheath (after 2 year break in Wythenshawe). I live on what is known a the "Wimpey estate" behind(ish) the college

I don't know the estate behind the college, but I know Sale Moor; there used to be a good 'old-fashioned' pub called the Legh Arms - probably gentrified or demolished. It was a bit of an 'old man's pub' - full of people like @rich p & @User

I sometimes went in the Sale Hotel, up Marsland Road on the left.

I certainly know plenty of pubs in Timperley - my first legal drink was in The Pelican, if it's still there ?

 

[totallyfixed]

Here's the deal

When we get to Llandudno, anyone who can ride their fixed up to the top of the Great Orme I will pay for their fish and chips

(having seen the profile I think I'm on safe ground)

A bit late to the party, but I know someone who likes a challenge .

 

[nickyboy]

A bit late to the party, but I know someone who likes a challenge .

Shall I put you and Dr Pink on the "expressions of interest" list?

I may have to handicap you two for the Hill Climb Sausage Challenge. Let your tyres down and make you eat fish and chips first, that sort of thing

 

[totallyfixed]

Shall I put you and Dr Pink on the "expressions of interest" list?

I may have to handicap you two for the Hill Climb Sausage Challenge. Let your tyres down and make you eat fish and chips first, that sort of thing

Just a slight possibility at the moment. What is the steepest % on Gt Orme?

 

[mikeee]

TF, there's a couple of lovely pics if you scroll up.
Points to note:-
Steep
Train tracks
Goats

 

[totallyfixed]

For the fixed gear hill climb, I would nominate @des.o

Whilst I respect your choice, I will nominate @dr_pink, completely unrealistic I know, a mere slip of a woman riding an old battered heavy pink bike against a fit looking chap [and he's wearing a cap so extra kudos there], not a hope for her. I don't suppose anyone is running a book on this by any chance .

 

[nickyboy]

TF, there's a couple of lovely pics if you scroll up.
Points to note:-
Steep
Train tracks
Goats

For a normal person I think it's just too steep for fixed. It's 1km average 13% (flattens out a lot after that) but according to local expert @Ootini it maxes at 27% on one bend. Hence the comp is furthest up the hill without stopping. Redeemable gift certificate at the Chippy is the prize

 

[nickyboy]

Just a slight possibility at the moment. What is the steepest % on Gt Orme?

I'll stick you on the "expressions of interest" list on post#1. I'll use that list nearer the date to PM information to participants to make sure everyone gets everything re start times, meet up point, contact info on the day etc etc. It's not a commitment so you can always drop out for whatever reason

 

[totallyfixed]

Thanks for that. Not a chance of either of us getting up 27%, can't make it anyway, we have a race on the 26th. Good luck to all riding.

 

[nickyboy]

Thanks for that. Not a chance of either of us getting up 27%, can't make it anyway, we have a race on the 26th. Good luck to all riding.

If there was a prize for the shortest time on the Expression of Interest list then you'd win that hands down. I think you lasted about 3 hours

 

[subaqua]

I've a tandem that you can borrow . . .

I have gone through all possibilities, including a trailer . still more money for me to spend on cycling or diving stuff .


well its only fair as I work in the week and most of my money goes on mortgage food heating etc

 

[pubrunner]

. . . So with 4-5 expressions of interest it is debatable whether there would be enough to make it worthwhile to organise . . .

Look at what Nicky said back in November ^^^. . . . how wrong he was !

And the current total on the list is ?