The Retirement Thread
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It was, and its annoying as well as I know how much easier it would be if I could use the car for the trip.
PaulSB
Squire
Part of today's ride was on the now abandoned but being restored in places Bolton, Bury and Manchester canal. It was built to give these towns access to the River Irwell and then the Manchester Ship Canal. The lift from the Irwell is significant. The photo of the lock flight is only half the lift. We know the bridge as the Meccano Bridge. I spotted some interesting gardens along the way.
We found a new cafe in Ringley. Branch14. It's called Branch 14 because it was once a Coop - the fourteenth to be opened. Fantastic place, a shame it's a long way and hard riding. 57 miles and 4800 feet, that's a tough gravel ride.
We found a new cafe in Ringley. Branch14. It's called Branch 14 because it was once a Coop - the fourteenth to be opened. Fantastic place, a shame it's a long way and hard riding. 57 miles and 4800 feet, that's a tough gravel ride.
classic33
Leg End Member
Aren't they supposed to be reopening that section of canal?
Flick of the Elbow
less than
Love the bridge 😍
PaulSB
Squire
Yes, hence my comment being restored in places. Very good towpath surface and apparently very popular with local walkers and riders.
Dave7
Legendary Member
Sounds like a very painful body piercing
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Deleted member 1258
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Good morning folks, some housework to do this morning then we're out for lunch and the down the club, we going to play a little bingo, be sociable and have a laugh.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Howdo peeps. Not a nice day for us I think. We have weather warnings In place so it's a case of watch this space for us.
Stay safe folks.
Stay safe folks.
Paulus
Started young, and still going.
Good morning all.
A nice ,bright start to the day here in Barnet.
Dog walking shortly, then some domestic duties to be done whilst watching the track cycling.
A ride out on the bike after that and then back in time for lunch.
Another busy day in paradise
A nice ,bright start to the day here in Barnet.
Dog walking shortly, then some domestic duties to be done whilst watching the track cycling.
A ride out on the bike after that and then back in time for lunch.
Another busy day in paradise
PaulSB
Squire
Very true.PaulSB the Meccano bench is brilliant, I want one . You do realise we're showing our age , knowing what Meccano is .
Gravel riding is so very different from the road. I really enjoy my gravel rides because apart from the lack of traffic we come across all sorts of weird and wonderful things, derelict, industrial heritage, unusual farms, little cafe stops, a single row of Victorian terraces in the middle of nowhere always indicate there must once have been industry.
Meeting folk and chatting is great, it interesting, entertaining or flat out bizarre. At the house where I found the mural I spoke to an elderly couple originally from deepest Bolton with accents I could barely understand:
Me: "I love the mural. Can I take a picture?"
Lady: "Ay, they came and painted it. See those boxes? There used to be two horses. They was supposed to inject 'em every six months. They didn't come. The horses fell over."
Man: "You're not from round 'ere?"
Me: "No, Chorley"
Man: "Nah. Down south"
Me: "I was born in the south but live in Chorley now"
Lady: "We're from Bolton. Chawlee's near Bolton. I knew you were alright"
Me: "Not because I'm from down south."
Lady: "No 'cos you're from Chawlee."
I decided to move on. Caught up with my buddies and relayed the conversation.
Buddy: "Was it a care home?"
Me:"That's not the first question you ask people in their garden."
Buddy:"No I suppose you're right."
