'Totally Wyred' - a flattish imperial century from Whalley on Sunday 1st April.

[Edge705]

Im afraid the roads are a bit hit and miss the route you have decided upon will be ok there is a few rough patches but nothing major and certainly nothing any worse than the forum ride to Waddington IMO for most parts the roads are fine

 

[italiafirenze]

Personally I don't mind a shoddy road as long as the traffic is light and you can pick your way through. But when it's bumpy and crap and busy it's pretty awful.

I'd say the only bad roads on that map are the Mile Road in singleton and the bit between 31km and 37km.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

looks like i'll be a defo, fitness is coming back slowly. i did a ride with pennine paul yesterday, 50 miles and 4560ft of climbing and i felt ok at the end, even cleared the dreaded manchester rd and i'm on placement next week so lots of commuting.

 

[Pennine-Paul]

Yeah,Twas a tough but enjoyable ride yesterday,Managed to beat "the Beast"
the horrible road from Oxenhope to Hebden bridge,some roadie went past
whilst I was waiting at the top,the look on his face was priceless,seeing me
on my fixed greeting him as went past on his granny ring

 

[Littgull]

Hi Colin,

Unfortunately I can't make the ride on sat 17/3 but I can make the Totally Wyred on April 1st so please add me to the list.

Cheers,

Brian

 

[ColinJ]

Hi Colin,

Unfortunately I can't make the ride on sat 17/3 but I can make the Totally Wyred on April 1st so please add me to the list.

Cheers,

Brian

Ok Brian, will do ...

Updated rider list:

• ColinJ
• Steve H
• potsy
• Alun
• Edge705 (from Whalley to cafe at Knott End)
• wormo
• skudupnorth
• bromptonfb
• totallyfixed + Helen
• aJay (will meet us at Whalley in good weather, down the road if not, and with us as far as Scorton)
• Littgull

Possibles:

• italiafirenze (not looking likely)
• oldfatfool (if weather is okay)
• Globalti (maybe?)
• tubbycyclist (if weather okay, and may also ride to and from Whalley!)
• Calum (if he can get a lift)
• al-fresco (will decide nearer the time)
• rusty bearing (if weather is okay)

 

[Ajay]

My buddy Pete will be tagging along on the ride, still planning to ride the route from here to Whalley, so should have approx 35 miles in the legs by the time we meet you. (getting the excuses in early for over eating at the cafe stops)

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

well, i'm not sure i'll be able to complete the full 100 miles plus getting to and from whalley. plus i'll be working sat night. so i'll meet you in whalley and ride to the coast with you guys, if i feel great i'll come back with you guys, if not i'll cruise to blackpool and catch the train back to burnley / todmorden and ride home.

 

[ColinJ]

If any of you feel like having a coffee or even breakfast before the start, you could go to CJ's sandwich shop in Whalley (Streetview link)and we could meet you there as we ride by at about 09:35. If you are going to do that, let us know in advance so we don't hang about up at Spring Wood waiting for you and we will look out for you in Whalley in front of the shop.

 

[Steve H]

you could go to CJ's sandwich shop

The C doesn't stand for Colin does it???

 

[ColinJ]

The C doesn't stand for Colin does it???

Well, I don't own it, in case you think I am trying to drum up business for my own shop!

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Well, I don't own it, in case you think I am trying to drum up business for my own shop!

Are you sure you arent getting referal sandwiches ;-)

 

[ColinJ]

Are you sure you arent getting referal sandwiches ;-)

It has crossed my mind to ask ...

 

[Ajay]

Sounds like a very civilised idea, saves riding up the hill to Spring Wood, every little helps!
Do you know if they're open at 9am on a Sunday, I did a quick google and could only find 11am opening time.

 

[ColinJ]

Sounds like a very civilised idea, saves riding up the hill to Spring Wood, every little helps!
Do you know if they're open at 9am on a Sunday, I did a quick google and could only find 11am opening time.

Good point! Er, no I don't. Hang on ...

Sorry for getting your hopes up - after some research, I think I can officially declare Whalley to be shut before 10:00 on a Sunday! I checked about 4 different establishments and they either didn't open at all, or if they did, not until 10:00 or 11:00. There will possibly be somewhere open in Clitheroe?

Best bet nearer to Whalley might be Harmsworth's ice cream van at the entrance to Spring Wood. I don't know what time it gets there though, nor if he sells hot drinks or food.