Manchester - Llandudno: Saturday May 13

[Crackle]

Only if I vindictively flagged Straas's ride

So that's a yes

If you can find the file, run it through this site

http://garmin.kiesewetter.nl/

 

[nickyboy]

It's raining in Cardiff. FFS.

Tea/Mundane News threads are thataway ---->>>

 

[nickyboy]

Some more random pics. Spoons brekkie, atop Great Orme, Betsw y Coed

 

[Crackle]

Once again, many thanks to Nickyboy for running the annual sufferfest along the prom from Prestatyn. It never fails to deliver, though this year it was lacking some of the teeth of the previous two editions, so who knows, one day....

As usual a great day out on the bike. I've perhaps blanked last year but that climb felt tough this year, by next year my memory will be of sailing up it laughing and pointing at clouds. By such deceptions do I keep turning up for these things. I persuaded son2 to accompany me this year, easily the longest ride he's done and with A levels and things, not that much prep for it. He suffered briefly on the prom (who didn't) but greatly enjoyed riding in good company and was pretty pleased he made it.

We arrived in time for fish and chips even though that last bastard hill into Llandudno wasn't any easier this year and then joined the festivities later in the evening in the more lush surroundings of The Cottage Loaf rather than slumming it in the spoons.

I managed to meet a few more people this year and put a few more names and faces together, though there's always a few missing jigsaw pieces of who is who on the forum but they'll slowly click into place as I read the thread again.

All in all, a superb weekend amongst a great crowd.

 

[theclaud]

Tea/Mundane News threads are thataway ---->>>

Sunny again now. My train is doing the Vale of Glamorgan loop!

 

[si_c]

It's raining in Cardiff. FFS.

Unfortunate. Lovely here, so dining al fresco.

 

[nickyboy]

Sunny again now. My train is doing the Vale of Glamorgan loop!

Keep those updates coming. Im on tenterhooks

 

[theclaud]

Keep those updates coming. Im on tenterhooks

Everyone's not been this gripped since Crax's bird table.

 

[theclaud]

Or was it @rich p's cooker hood?

 

[ColinJ]

Everyone's not been this gripped since Crax's bird table.

Or was it @rich p's cooker hood?

No - it was my daily DVT updates!

Speaking of which, AFAIK I did not develop a new DVT yesterday despite trying my hardest to mangle my bad leg on that damn hill up from Flint. I also do not appear to have developed one yet today. If you don't mind, I'll save myself posting time by bundling up future DVT reports for one big final update in 2036.

 

[Crackle]

Unfortunate. Lovely here, so dining al fresco.

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I like your nails. You should have done them like that for the ride.

 

[nickyboy]

Unfortunate. Lovely here, so dining al fresco.

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Hang on.....are those Yorkshire puddings with that roast chicken???

 

[alibaba]

I do not know,who I have to thank:the people whom fixed my puncture or the one who has guided me when I got lost ( called Peter) or my mate at last 35miles who kepit telling me keep going (what a grate person ).... I am out of words ...
I just want to say from the bottom of heart thank you very much for all of you. I felt very welcome.special thank to nickyboy who made sure every one happy and utmost regards to Colin who kindly offered me his sandwich while I was at the point of fainting.
I really hope to see you all again in the next advanture .
God bless all of you

 

[alibaba]

Here are my pictures

 

[tommaguzzi]

thank you Niky for once again delivering a fantastic event. i spent too much time in "spoons" last night and so had a late start at 10.15 with a thick head to boot. setting off my legs felt fine, the sun was shining and wind was good, unfortunately my arse was raw from yesterday's effort which i spent riding in jeans and i lost the will to carry on after 16 miles of standing on the pedals and so i bailed and got the train at Rhyll.
Great craic and i am already looking forward to the next one. thanks again to you Nicky and everyone who turned up and helped make this the premier cycle chat ride of the year.