Ole fella on a bike!

[mekkman]

Hi all,

I've just joined the forum today but I've been glued to the sadddle since I was a young Kid, I've now gone from that young kid to a bigger 53 year old kid who still won't give up his two wheels despite the rapidly creaking bones. I was drawn here looking for advice for a charity ride in memory of my best mate who sadly went to bed at the age of 52 on the 4th July and never woke up, I have to say that the response has been overwhelming, what a great bunch of guys you have here. So I'm now looking forward to becoming an active member of this wonderful community and hope to keep you updated on the perils of a quinquagenarian in the saddle for a charity ride from Llandudno to Ellesmere Port. If any of you good people can advise me of a pub free route I'd be obliged as the fuel consumption on my bike is dreadful! Ride safely and stay lucky!

 

[BSOh]

 

[derrick]

Hi all,

I've just joined the forum today but I've been glued to the sadddle since I was a young Kid, I've now gone from that young kid to a bigger 53 year old kid who still won't give up his two wheels despite the rapidly creaking bones. I was drawn here looking for advice for a charity ride in memory of my best mate who sadly went to bed at the age of 52 on the 4th July and never woke up, I have to say that the response has been overwhelming, what a great bunch of guys you have here. So I'm now looking forward to becoming an active member of this wonderful community and hope to keep you updated on the perils of a quinquagenarian in the saddle for a charity ride from Llandudno to Ellesmere Port. If any of you good people can advise me of a pub free route I'd be obliged as the fuel consumption on my bike is dreadful! Ride safely and stay lucky!

What is a pub free ride. Never heard of one of them. every ride i do finishes in a pub, where else can you finish.
PS I am 65. so your a spring chicken.

 

[raleighnut]

 

[Illaveago]

Hi and .

Sorry can't advise on cycle ride as I'm a bit far away. I'm sure somebody will be along soon who will be able to help you.

 

[Freds Dad]

Welcome to CC.

Last year @nickyboy organised a Manchester to Llandudno ride, the route is in post 1 in the link below. You could do a reverse of the route to Eureka Cafe and then plot a route back to Ellesmere Port. I can't guarantee it being pub free but it is flat and you should have a Westerly wind.

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/manchester-llandudno-saturday-may-13.212493/

 

[Cycleops]

Hello and welcome. Good luck with the charity ride, any advice you need just ask.

 

[DCLane]

Half the members on here seem to be over 53, so you're not that old . Not me of course ...

The Llanfair 400km audax goes through both Llandudno and Ellesmere Port on quiet roads so you could some of the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20580462 The different options are hilly vs. flat.

 

[Cycleops]

Half the members on here seem to be over 53, so you're not that old . Not me of course ...

Don’t let him fool you, that picture he uses is from when he was in short trousers.

 

[welsh dragon]

Hello and welcome

 

[mekkman]

Don’t let him fool you, that picture he uses is from when he was in short trousers.

Dont worry Cycleops I noticed he'd cropped his school tie out of his pic !0)

 

[Bobby Mhor]

53?
bloody youngster.

Welcome

 

[mekkman]

53?
bloody youngster.

Welcome

Hahaha! Thanks Bobby.

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Hahaha! Thanks Bobby.

You're welcome

 

[biggs682]

@mekkman welcome aboard

And like others have said 53 is no age so dont worry , nice route idea you have planned there , enjoy it and keep us posted