Manchester - Llandudno Saturday 12 May 2018

[StuAff]

Six weeks sounds a long time if you say it slow enough.

It is, and it isn't. Unfortunately, it'll be a bit longer and much harder work than Stereotypical Film Training Montage.

 

[Julia9054]

Have a great time everyone. Unfortunately I have a gig in Blackpool

 

[ColinJ]

Just realised this ride is next month and ive not been on my bike since the Scarborough ride last year, looks like it will be Fat Lad at the Back for me this year.

So you won't be joining me for SITD next Sunday then!

You've got six weeks. Slightly Slimmer Lad at the Back by then, right?

Slightly Less Fat Lad (DD) can join Actually Slightly Slimmer Lad (me, weight currently 84 kg/13st 3lbs and falling) somewhere near the back.

 

[gavroche]

Just realised this ride is next month and ive not been on my bike since the Scarborough ride last year, looks like it will be Fat Lad at the Back for me this year.

I will lead you from Rhyl. You will keep up easily with me.

 

[DiddlyDodds]

So you won't be joining me for SITD next Sunday then!


Slightly Less Fat Lad (DD) can join Actually Slightly Slimmer Lad (me, weight currently 84 kg/13st 3lbs and falling) somewhere near the back.

It is, and it isn't. Unfortunately, it'll be a bit longer and much harder work than Stereotypical Film Training Montage.

Pulled my hamstring today out running , so not the best way to start the Rocky Theme music as i hobble up the steps clutching my leg haha

 

[StuAff]

Pulled my hamstring today out running , so not the best way to start the Rocky Theme music as i hobble up the steps clutching my leg haha

Ouch! GWS.

 

[ColinJ]

Pulled my hamstring today out running , so not the best way to start the Rocky Theme music as i hobble up the steps clutching my leg haha

Well, it certainly beats the old "My dog ate my tyres, sir" excuse ...

Heal soon!

 

[DiddlyDodds]

Did i mention i was running to the chippy

 

[si_c]

Did i mention i was waddling to the chippy

FTFY.

 

[nickyboy]

Pulled my hamstring today out running , so not the best way to start the Rocky Theme music as i hobble up the steps clutching my leg haha

I'm expecting big things of you up that climb out of Flint. Don't forget it's a Strava special if you're into that sort of thibg

 

[nickyboy]

So I 've finally got my act together. I've posted the route files in Post #1. Same as last year, tbh I can't think of a reason to change it. This means the usual 8am start ex Piccadilly, coffee etc at Weaverham, big stoke up at Eureka cyclist cafe, brief stop at Bike Hub Rhyl (assuming you get there before they close at 5) and then fish and chips in Llandudno

Timings are, to some extent, weather dependent. However, it usually works out as follows:

Piccadilly 0800
Weaverham 1030
Eureka 1315
Bike Hub 1630
Llandudno 1815

As always, we stick together as a large group until at least Weaverham, please no shooting off up the road by faster riders, keep an eye on more sedate riders. After Weaverham we tend to break up into smaller groups. From Eureka it really depends on when you want to leave and with whom.

Despite the tribulations with return trains, we still have about 24 potential riders which, with the inevitable late drop outs, gives us a nice number

 

[wanda2010]

Just realised this ride is next month and ive not been on my bike since the Scarborough ride last year, looks like it will be Fat Lad at the Back for me this year.

You and I can sing songs so we don't feel too abandoned

 

[Freds Dad]

@wanda2010 I can only do the ride to Eureka this year so need to get a train back to Macclesfield. Which station do you cycle to for your train to Llandudno?

 

[nickyboy]

You and I can sing songs so we don't feel too abandoned

I sang "I can see clearly now the rain has gone" on the first one. The language of my fellow cyclists made me blush

 

[nickyboy]

@wanda2010 I can only do the ride to Eureka this year so need to get a train back to Macclesfield. Which station do you cycle to for your train to Llandudno?

Shotton is closest but maybe Chester (which is only slightly further) has more options?