PROVISIONAL FNRttC Calendar for 2014

[MartinQ]

I'd be up for both the NW rides (Morecambe & N Wales, holidays etc permitting), might even get the other half to put the kettle/oven on if we go through Chester.

 

[User482]

Blimey. I have heard that it's grim oop north but hadn't realised paying two quid for a ride put CTC members off. Obviously times are tough. I mean, in The South we sometimes pay that for a cup of coffee.

I suspect it's the £18: £16 for CTC affiliate membership and £2 for the ride. I can understand that, though as Adrian notes, it's quite easy to recoup that in discounts. I saved more than that on a new waterproof jacket from Cotswold Leisure, for example.

 

[Andrew Br]

August 1st is good for me. Skinny gates are ok if we don't have odd-shaped bikes. Bike paths are ok if they are not surfaced in coal dust!

I'm going to publish the list next week, so if anybody has worries, do please get in touch.

Great if you can make it, I wasn't sure what your availability would be.

I know your views on bike paths (and coal dust).
If it's been dry (it happens, I believe in MCR) and the bikes are sensibly conventionally shaped then we'll take the bike path to Radcliffe, otherwise it'll be Bury Old Road.
The route over the moors (that's turn right in Edgworth) is excellent and the total climbing should be about the same as the previous route but there are no chevrons.

I'll be in touch off-line DZ to get some info on what I'll need to do.

BTW; if mcshroom can't organise the York-Hull ride, I'll see what I can do on that score. MCR-York is ~90 minutes on the train and I know where I can get cheese scones to feed me en-route

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[User482]

I need to speak to DZ about it, but what's the group's view of bike paths rather than roads ?
There's quite a nice off-road route to Radcliffe that I've found (here between kms 13 and 20 :- http://www.strava.com/activities/96715519).

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Has the path from Ramsbottom to Irwell Vale been resurfaced? It used to get very muddy in places, but it's many years since I last used it.

 

[Andrew Br]

Has the path from Ramsbottom to Irwell Vale been resurfaced? It used to get very muddy in places, but it's many years since I last used it.

It's not in great condition, there are a few "obstacles" that require bars and sphincter to be gripped tightly.
Having said that, I rode it on 24mm slicks last year without too much difficulty.

If we do use NCN6 for Manchester-Morecambe, we won't be going along this part. We'll have gone back on road in Radcliffe.
I'll also be able to do a reccy of the route a few days before. If it's been wet, we can revert to plan B (Bury Old Road).

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[nickyboy]

Blimey. I have heard that it's grim oop north but hadn't realised paying two quid for a ride put CTC members off. Obviously times are tough. I mean, in The South we sometimes pay that for a cup of coffee.
And yes, a ride into North Wales would be good. Why not go ahead and organise one? It's just a matter of fixing the date and finding a decent train service to get people home. it might take 2 or 3 rides to get a big enough uptake, though.

I had a quick look and the trains are fine; London-Macc direct and then (unbelievably) Colwyn Bay-London direct. However, given I've never even taken part in a ride yet it feels a bit previous to be organising one and I would probably screw it up as a result. Better I think to do one of the London rides next spring, see how it all works then float a ride to Colwyn Bay/Llandudno sometime if the proposed schedule allows

 

[User10119]

Great if you can make it, I wasn't sure what your availability would be.
BTW; if mcshroom can't organise the York-Hull ride, I'll see what I can do on that score. MCR-York is ~90 minutes on the train and I know where I can get cheese scones to feed me en-route
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Unlimited supplies thereof, for you m'dear!

I am perfectly happy to assist wherever possible with York-Hull but the chances of me being fit to actually ride it by May are remarkably small, I suspect. Single parenting does not lend itself well to mile munching for me. Although my New! Shiny! will help a little with that once the spring comes....

 

[BalkanExpress]

no formal information as yet. but read this thread
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/flemish-nrttk.128888/
and all will be revealed

FNRttK is Els's baby and I am sure she will add more later. However as I am routeplanning the Brussels Gent section i can promise fewer brothels and I hope no tram tracks .

 

[SaLQ83]

note the word provisional - I'm open to representations

21 March Southend via Stock
17 April Brighton (Thursday) via ???
3 May Belgium (possibly)
9 May Felpham via Faygate
16 May York to Hull
22/23/24 May Paris (hopefully not so hot)
6 June Whitstable via Strood
13 June - tour begins
4th July Burnham-on-Crouch via Stock
11 July Brighton via ???
18 July S. Wales
8 Aug Southwold non-stop
15 Aug Whitstable via Strood
5 Sep Brighton via ???
12 Sep Southwold (possibly)
10 Oct Felpham via Faygate
7 Nov Southend via Junction 31

possible Manchester ride
Reading CTC rides will be in the calendar

Happy New Yr @dellzeqq will definitely be doing some rides this year especially interested in Brussels, Swansea, Hull and Manchester ride.

 

[mmmmartin]

fewer brothels and I hope no tram tracks .

So, to sum up: a much less exhausting trip on at least two counts.

 

[GazK]

my broken hand is unbroken so I'm definitely up for Southend in March and maybe some others.