Manchester to Blackpool Night Ride 29-30th September 2012

[DCLane]

A week of rest now so that I'm all ready for Saturday evening/Sunday morning.

Rest is good - but make sure you at least do a bit of riding.

I'm doing 3 commutes this week instead of 5 (Mon/Wed/Fri).

 

[Gez73]

I'm commuting all week but will be ok for Saturday night. Just hoping for better weather.

 

[LegsRsore]

I'm going to do a couple of 15 mile rides this week. That should keep me loose

 

[craven2354]

I'll be riding most of the week as I get bored if I don't go out on the bike

 

[SportMonkey]

If you don't get a number, then at least you're riding with us.

I guess anyone else who hasn't got a number can meet us at the meeting point, skip the start and then ride to Blackpool & back.

I've paid, just waiting on my pack, and a new tyre. The last new tyre catastrophically failed in 50 miles.

 

[Gez73]

OK this might be a stupid question but has anyone thought about bringing some sort of lock on this ride. I'm worried I'll be left (behind) and might require to leave my bike to get some food or something. I have a very decent and small Magnum D-lock and a cable that came with it but I'd rather not bother if we're likely to remain together or at least with some of you....the slower some of you in my case!! What's the consensus on this? Gez
ps home now and soaked on way but quite liked it today, I'm ok until I stop so I'll be bringing a full change for the time off the bike in Blackpool and the ride back. One set for each stage I mean.

 

[Jodee1kenobi]

As far as I know:

Andy Baker: 0037
DC Lane: 0145
Powered by Porridge: 0171
Jodee1kenobi: 0260
LegsRSore: 0410
Gez73: 0686
craven2354: 0693
SportMonkey
middleagedcyclist

Any not returning / extras?

Sorry I won't be riding back, hubby will be waiting in the car.

 

[DCLane]

OK this might be a stupid question but has anyone thought about bringing some sort of lock on this ride. I'm worried I'll be left (behind) and might require to leave my bike to get some food or something.

I always have a cable lock on the bike - so I'll be bringing that.

Think Blackpool 3.30-4am on a Sunday morning - I'd suggest some sort of lock is needed.

 

[ColinJ]

Think Blackpool 3.30-4am on a Sunday morning - I'd suggest some sort of lock is needed.

I suggest not even stopping!

(Oh, and watching out for wet tramlines too, if you decide to cross over them to check out the new promenade ...)

 

[SportMonkey]

I suggest not even stopping!

(Oh, and watching out for wet tramlines too, if you decide to cross over them to check out the new promenade ...)

:| the ones on Trafford Park are bad enough.

 

[craven2354]

I hate it when I have to cross tram lines ever since I got my wheel trapped in one and fell off like a tw*t I have a dodgy little cable lock which would be good enough for nipping for something to eat what kind of pace are we looking at doing?

 

[Gez73]

I'm thinking about 4 hours each way, maybe a little slower back! If the wind is anything like today I'll be happy to make it back before lunchtime Sunday. Will attach the lock to the bike then but not with the supplied bracket 'cos it's a bit sh1t. Gez

 

[middleagecyclist]

OK this might be a stupid question but has anyone thought about bringing some sort of lock on this ride.

I wasn't planning to take a lock as my bike will be staying with me except for the brekkie meet up. I would hope if there was a group of us we could post a guard on all the bikes (I would happily volunteer for this as long as someone orders for me!). If we don't manage to meet up i'll just turn round and cycle back anyway. Stops at petrol stations for drinks, etc on the way back I would just take my bike in with me.

 

[Gez73]

I found myself stranded last year and only ate what I'd brought at the finish. A bike-buddy system would be ideal. I will bring my lock anyway just in case. I think I can put it in the rack bag without too much hassle. Will bring two keys too just in case. At that time on a Sunday morning I would think there'll be very little to worry about as long as you keep your wits about you.

 

[craven2354]

I'll bring my longer lock then one of those code ones with the like 15mm thick wire it will go round 2-3 bikes