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A Minging Manc...
- Location
- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
OK you lot. Mindful of the changing seasons, the passage of time, the ticking clock and with an eye on the calendar, I have made the brave/reckless/selfish*(delete as appropriate) decision to step up to the mark and shoulder the enormous burden that @nickyboy has successfully dodged when he declined to organise this years trip to the Yorkshire coast.
I will begin by apologising. It won't be as good as previous outings. I don't have a hope in hell of matching the great guys knack of adding that 'je ne sais quoi' to the proceedings, so please accept my apologies for the rather lack lustre attempt at recreating the ride that rightfully belongs to him
The date has been hinted at by me in other threads and is the only time I can do it, so cross out 8th Sept in your diaries and start thinking about trains and hotel rooms (Calling @rich p, get in quick if you want to share
) .I have googled '8th Sept in Scarborough' to try and make sure we are not clashing with any massive event that will hike up rail fare and accommodation costs and nothing stands out. However, I did find this little gem - https://www.visitmalton.com/harvest-food-festival which will be perfect for our second stop, I mean, just look at those pies!
It's early days so there is lots to finalise yet, but for now here are the preliminary terms of engagement;
- Departure from Leeds railway station at 9am PROMPT (That means you too @wanda2010
). - Two rest/refreshment stops along the way, probably Cawood caravan park and Malton.
- Choice of endings. Standard route of 82 miles or a little hilly diversion that puts an extra 5 miles on the journey.
- The underrated opportunity to stand outside a Scarborough chip shop, in the rain, eating excellent fish & chips as a reward for your day long hard effort
- Please have the ability to navigate yourself along the route alone in case you do get separated from the group. We do try to stay together and not leave anyone behind but it is the nature of these rides that, especially towards the end, splits occur between the faster and slower riders and it is foreseeable that you could find yourself inadvertently isolated from the riders that you thought you were riding with!
- This is not an organised event. It is a fun, friendly ride arranged between friends and as such you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and arrangements. I will be doing my best on the day to ensure everyone stays together, stays safe, has an enjoyable ride and gets to the destination, but I am not omnipresent and, despite rumours, I am not super human so there is no guarantee that I will be with you at all times to give you directions, put plasters on scraped knees or feed you interesting historical or anecdotal snippets about the things you see along the way.
- I am not responsible or liable for any accidents, injuries, losses or disappointments you may suffer. this is a ride on open public roads. It is your own choice whether you have any liability insurance or wear a cycle helmet. I don't give a damn about your choices in this respect.
- There is the usual expectation that you will find accommodation for the Saturday night, and therefore be free to have a couple of post-ride shandies while bragging about your awesomeness during the days ride
FLAT ROUTE OPTION
HILLY ALTERNATIVE RIDE END
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I think it obviously requires caution; if it were damp then A LOT of caution ...
