Route Advice: Wilmslow to Salford Quays

[Dick]

Hi Origamist

I'm new here but saw your advert for the LoPro posted by someone on LFGSS.

I live in Salford Quays and wouldn't mind taking a look if possible?

As I can't PM yet or post on the for sale thread, please can you pop me a mail on r(dot)major(at)live(dot)co(dot)uk

Cheers

 

[Origamist]

Hi Origamist

I'm new here but saw your advert for the LoPro posted by someone on LFGSS.

I live in Salford Quays and wouldn't mind taking a look if possible?

As I can't PM yet or post on the for sale thread, please can you pop me a mail on r(dot)major(at)live(dot)co(dot)uk

Cheers

Email sent.

 

[Origamist]

I know my commuting peregrinations are gripping, so I'll provide you with a further update.

I now head to Knutsford (along Knutsford Rd, Town Lane), turn off just after Mobberley, up to Ashley, then Hale, Timperley, Sale, and then along the canal path (I join at Dane Road) up to Salford Quays.The first 10 miles are country lanes and it's great. Approx 20 miles each way.

 

[dan_bo]

I know my commuting peregrinations are gripping, so I'll provide you with a further update.

I now head to Knutsford (along Knutsford Rd, Town Lane), turn off just after Mobberley, up to Ashley, then Hale, Timperley, Sale, and then along the canal path (I join at Dane Road) up to Salford Quays.The first 10 miles are country lanes and it's great. Approx 20 miles each way.

Big ol' commute that Oggy. Mine's gone from 13 miles for the last 14 years Down Oldham road, up washway road) to 4 miles (at its shortest) on the mountain bike. If I want to go climbing, however, Saddleworth gets a visit. Nice.

 

[Leaway2]

Keep an eye out for me, I am in Movistar jersey and cap today (I know!).

 

[400bhp]

Most likely I will now pass @Origamist on his way home at some point - I suspect it'll be a bit of a blur though

 

[potsy]

Most likely I will now pass @Origamist on his way home at some point - I suspect it'll be a bit of a blur though

You're not that fast

 

[Origamist]

Since they've started doing work on one of the bridges on the canal path, I now take the A56 on the way home (from Davyhulme Road East to Park Road). If you get a good run with the lights it's not that bad. There is a cycle lane along part of it, but it disappears further down and some of the slips need watching. In the rush hour it's faster by bike and there are good drafting opportunities.

 

[Schneil]

Since they've started doing work on one of the bridges on the canal path, I now take the A56 on the way home (from Davyhulme Road East to Park Road). If you get a good run with the lights it's not that bad. There is a cycle lane along part of it, but it disappears further down and some of the slips need watching. In the rush hour it's faster by bike and there are good drafting opportunities.

What's the canal path surface like? Is it still gravel or is it tarmaced now? Is it suitable for a road bike?

 

[Origamist]

What's the canal path surface like? Is it still gravel or is it tarmaced now? Is it suitable for a road bike?

It's pretty good now (the Altrincham stretch is notable exception - that is still muddy and bumpy). The rest of the surface is mainly a fine gravel over tarmac and it's OK on a road bike (not with 140psi however). I'd be prepared for a bit of a bumpy ride, standing water when it's really wet and a few more punctures, but all in all, it's one of the better canal paths I have ridden on. It makes a nice break from the soulless A56 in the summer.

 

[400bhp]

Since they've started doing work on one of the bridges on the canal path, I now take the A56 on the way home (from Davyhulme Road East to Park Road). If you get a good run with the lights it's not that bad. There is a cycle lane along part of it, but it disappears further down and some of the slips need watching. In the rush hour it's faster by bike and there are good drafting opportunities.

wheelsucker.

 

[Origamist]

wheelsucker.

Bumper sucker, more like

 

[400bhp]

Gotta agree - much much faster on a bike than driving down the A56.

Try Navigation Road/Grosvenor Rd/Moss Lane (centre of Alti tuen left onto cycle lane going in opp. direction of traffic) rather than Park Rd.

 

[Origamist]

Gotta agree - much much faster on a bike than driving down the A56.

Try Navigation Road/Grosvenor Rd/Moss Lane (centre of Alti tuen left onto cycle lane going in opp. direction of traffic) rather than Park Rd.

Cheers, will give that route a go tomorrow. Park Rd is a bit narrow and the surface looks like it has been hit by meteorite shower...

 

[400bhp]

Navi Rd, turn right before train crossing and that is Grosvenor Rd.

Or, if barriers are up, then go across the train lines and turn right at min r'about. You can get to moss lane that way.