Manchester - Llandudno: Saturday May 13

[mike3121]

It's now £55.

Dam I still haven't got time off work confirmed yet. 99% sure I will get it so hopefully book it tonight

 

[ColinJ]

I invited my friend for a post-birthday meal on the 14th, freeing me to ride on the 13th - I'm in!

 

[DiddlyDodds]

Just been looking through last years photos and found the obligatory team photo so thought id stick it up on here

 

[ColinJ]

So, who's who in that photo?

 

[I like Skol]

Just been looking through last years photos and found the obligatory team photo so thought id stick it up on here
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That can't be right! It looks almost sunny, did you use Photoshop?

 

[mike3121]

Time off work booked
Travelodge booked
was made up with myself when I booked Travelodge ONLY £45
after making payment I noticed I had booked 14th May

WHOOPS

ended up paying £60 in total

what a Wally

 

[nickyboy]

That can't be right! It looks almost sunny, did you use Photoshop?

If I remember correctly it was very cold but sunny when we set off but by the time we got to Weaverham it was really pleasant. And for all you naysayers, we had a tailwind for the first 30 miles then a crosswind to Eureka......OK, after that it did become a slight headwind...but, being positive, that helped those cycling back more than it hindered them on the way there. Anyway @I like Skol ...got your shifts sorted?

 

[SteCenturion]

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@SteCenturion

Will make a special effort to attend this year.

 

[SteCenturion]

Ok, I have checked my Rugby League diary & lo .... no match that Saturday !

Question.

Anyone returning to the nations Capital City of Mancunia by train same day ?

I have looked upon the webby web page & getting a resounding journey not found/doesn't exist type response for Llandudno to Picc on Sat anywhere between 6 & 7 of the pm variety.

Could be a deal breaker for me as her indoors is not the friendly dragon.

 

[KneesUp]

I don't think they release tickets that far in advance do they? The latest Saturday I can find is the 15th April, when the last direct train is the 19:42, arriving Piccadilly 21:56 (and it's only £13.50) Not sure if they release tickets further in advance daily, weekly or what though!

 

[si_c]

You need to travel back from Llandudno junction, not Llandudno, if you can't find a journey, that's probably the problem.

 

[SteCenturion]

Cheers @KneesUp

Explains a lot & a good departure time to allow food & a couple of liveners.

 

[DiddlyDodds]

So, who's who in that photo?

Me ,,,,, not sure who the rest of them are , they were just loitering with indecent intent.

 

[nickyboy]

@si_c is on the money regarding trains. Every train going towards Manchester (some terminate in Chester and you have to change) stops at Llandudno Junction. None of them stop at Llandudno which is a little branch line connecting to Llandudno Junction

You need to book your tickets from Llandudno Junction which is about a 15 minute ride from the middle of Llandudno

Advance tickets open up either 12 or 13 weeks before, I can't remember exactly. You can also book a bike space by calling Arriva Wales. Reserved bike spaces are limited to 2 per train but don't worry if you can't get a reservation. I have never seen a cyclist denied boarding without a reservation on Arriva Wales. The staff are cyclist-friendly

Last Manchester direct train is 19.51. There are later trains than that but they require a change at Chester. Having said that, the change trains are just as quick as the direct...about 2 hours all in

 

[SteCenturion]

2 days leave going in.
I am rostered lates Sat & Sun so perfect excuse, if my request is accepted then I am in for the hilly version.

Training begins in earnest soon ....








Poor old Ernest.