I stopped off in AA Costa on Sunday and it was ok with a reasonable range of cakes, panninis etcJust phoned Aldeli and they are shut until 2nd Jan.
Costa Coffee and Caffe Nero have confirmed they will be open on NYD so we won't be stuck for a hot drink and some food at the lunch stop, even if it does mean using one of the big chain establishments.
Didn't know you were giving up the booze...…..stopped off in AA Costa
AE ...damnitDidn't know you were giving up the booze...…..
AE Costa should be fine and more than suitable. I have used the Trafford Centre/Chill Factore one a number of times when cycling there with the kids and the range of food and drinks has always hit the spot. We won't have to suffer on NYD.
Hopefully we don't encounter a problem like this (near AE last Sunday)
I'll be taking a couple of long cable café locks so will be able to tie up a fair few bikes (each one is long enough to usually fit around a lamppost and 3-4 bike frames or 4-5 bikes if not anchoring to anything solid).I could be up for this but depends on a few permutations such as child care arrangements etc.
I would presume bikes are to be left outside a Neros/Costa & so locks would be required, if so my current lock is not suitable as it was originally designed to tie down a 737 at Terminal 2 *a bit bloody heavy*.
Flat as a pancake!Forgot to ask if it is fixie friendly
Nice one, I know the airport bit and it’s not too badFlat as a pancake!
Route is here - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28918155 shows a short stretch at 7-8% just after passing under the airport. I think the only other steep bit is the short cobbled climb of Jutland Street behind Piccadilly station.
There's my house, but that puts about an extra 14 miles on your day.Where's a good place to park.
Ideally somewhere where the wheels will still be attached when we return ......
*cough* Manchester-Llandudno *cough*Unfortunately I won't be able to make the ride as my post surgery recovery is not a far down the road as I expected it to be. Have a great ride and hopefully I will see some of you later in the year on a forum ride.
Ok, rider list so far...
Me (I Like Skol)
Skol Jnr a
skol Jnr b
@Kestevan
Mrs Kestevan
@Bazzer
@nickyboy (just the posh bits!)
@skudupnorth
@Pumpkin the robot
@SteCenturion
Weather forecast is a bit early to call but currently looks quite mild and favourable which will be a first for a NYD ride of mine.....