England : Greater Manchester New Years Day 2020 Manchester ride. 35miles 10am start

[united4ever]

Of course you are welcome to join the ride there, but I suggest it might be easier in terms of timing our meeting if you rode out to Dunham and join there. This will also allow you to ride some of the more pleasant parts instead of just the mostly urban final 10 miles as we return to the centre of Manchester. Meeting at Dunham will also allow you to partake in the coffee and cake....

Thanks I am a provisional yes....coffee and cake at Dunham also sounds a good meeting point...thanks again

 

[Freds Dad]

Sorry I forgot all about this and I'm on call on NYD so will have to withdraw.

Have a good ride everyone.

 

[I like Skol]

Sorry I forgot all about this and I'm on call on NYD so will have to withdraw.

Have a good ride everyone.

Maybe next year.

 

[DiddlyDodds]

Sadly i am out , apparently we have family on New Years day , whats wrong with the 364 days i don't know..

 

[Julia9054]

@Almartino and I may be up for this. Unless we unexpectedly get asked to some fabulous New Year’s Eve Party and would therefore be too hungover. Our usual New Year’s Eve consists of watching telly in our pjs, looking at the clock to see if we are allowed to go to bed yet!
Let you know for definite a bit nearer the time if that’s ok.

 

[Domus]

Trying to sort out whether we will be at home or up in Grange for New Year. If at home a ride to Dunham would be perfect. Number 2 daughter works for the NT and lived in Dunham Massey for 10 years or so. As she had to stay in we had some great Christmases in the big house. Happy memories.

 

[I like Skol]

Just been to Dunham Massey for the Christmas light show. They know how to do it!

 

[si_c]

I'm in the process of negotiating NYE with Mrs C, so depending on the outcome, I may be able to join, but I might ride back home directly from Dunham, weather depending.

 

[bigjim]

I'm up for this weather permitting.

 

[bigjim]

Just been to Dunham Massey for the Christmas light show. They know how to do it!
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Yea my Grandson was impressed with it.

 

[Domus]

Home for NYD so should be able to ride. A word of caution, Dunham's busiest days of the year are Boxing Day followed by NYD. Cafe could be rammed.

 

[I like Skol]

Home for NYD so should be able to ride. A word of caution, Dunham's busiest days of the year are Boxing Day followed by NYD. Cafe could be rammed.

Good point. I guess we will beat the worst of crush as we should be there around 11.30

I suppose this is a good reason to make sure we depart sharp at 10am.

 

[I like Skol]

Hoping to get up early'ish tomorrow and ride the course to make sure there are no nasty surprises lurking along the route and to check my timings are approximately right.

Will have to be early because I have a table booked at 1pm for a meal with BIL and daren't be late.....

 

[Bazzer]

@I like Skol UNexpected surgery means he can't ride for a while so he will have to withdraw. Mrs B.

 

[I like Skol]

@I like Skol UNexpected surgery means he can't ride for a while so he will have to withdraw. Mrs B.

Crikey Mrs @Bazzer that is unexpected news. I hope the patient is doing well and it is nothing too serious.
Fingers crossed it won't be long until he is back on two wheels, there will be other rides once he has recovered.
In the meantime, make sure he has access to the forum so we can encourage him through his recovery.

Regards, Skolly