Manchester to Blackpool

[potsy]

That could be a blessing then,I've heard bad things about that section thru the park from a mate who did it last year.
Another slight bit of promising news is tha Beeb are now forecasting light rain instead of the heavy rain that was originally forecast,still strong winds though thankfully should be mainly with us.

 

[fossyant]

I'll be thinking of you all whilst getting washed out at my folks BBQ tomorrow !

 

[toekneep]

Met office forecast isn't bad at all now, it may even stay dry. Just the strong southerly winds to contend with in the westerly stretches of the ride. Our gang will be riding back from Blackpool to Freckleton so straight into it for a while but there will be beer at the end of the road so it won't be hard.

 

[potsy]

Have started my carb loading early,well about 30 years early TBH

 

[pyeeater]

Just bought some waterproof socks , now i'm sad i won't get to see if they realy work . Maybe i'll sit in the bath with them on later on tonight.

 

[peteoc]

good luck to everyone thats taking part tomorrow..........I'll see you at the finish

 

[DaleB]

Yep, good luck everyone who's taking part... Remember look for two 'tacky' looking cavemen

(07:45 start for us!)

 

[Bayerd]

Yep, good luck everyone who's taking part... Remember look for two 'tacky' looking cavemen

(07:45 start for us!)

Good chance of seeing you Dale, We're due to start at 8, but I think we'll be there for 7.30.

 

[Globalti]

Well it's 05.40 on Sunday, flat calm and bone dry. A little high cloud is crossing the western sky in a northerly direction but not the sort that gives precipitation. Where's this wind and rain?

 

[potsy]

Looks like it's a better day than was expected,rain now forecast for the afternoon
Good luck to everyone

 

[fossyant]

Hope you survived the wind.....

Was nearly taken out by a flying gazebo this morning at a friends house. The gazebo came from three gardens away...... it was very close.

 

[potsy]

Got back about 20 minutes ago,really enjoyed that.Wind was strong all day but last 10 miles it really picked up and lots of people were struggling.
Did it in 4hours 15mins and am pleased with that as a 1st attempt,well organised,plenty of places to stop for refreshments,nice goody bag at the end too.
Didn't see any 'cavemen' though,was watching for you all the way there.

 

[fossyant]

Well done !!

 

[moxey]

Managed it in 3hours 57 without a stop so well chuffed with that. The wind was a bloody nightmare at Lytham though, very tough. Nice tail wind into the finish though so it kind of made up. Wel done to everyone that finished.
Didn't see any cavemen either.

 

[toekneep]

Been to Blackpool, back to the local in Freckleton for a pint and am now home for a shower before more beer later. Great ride, wind assisted most of the way but it was a bit of a bugger on Lytham front, just the same as last year. As we rode home I saw two cave men heading for Blackpool! Absolutely hissed down at the finish in Blackpool and for part of the ride home. Blue skies appearing now though which will be nice for the later finishers.