FNRttC Manchester to Morecambe June 8th

[StuAff]

In addition, we seemed to have far more downhill than uphill.

Despite not being on this ride, I'm not entirely sure you're right about that for some reason.....

 

[theclaud]

Susie, Claudine and I went round the Magic Roundabout in Swindon last week. It really is called the Magic Roundabout. It is more confusing than Hemel Hempstead and that wierd item at the bottom of the A130. I just pootled on through and my companions trusted my judgement. Oops!

I hope this isn't terribly hurtful, but it was more a case of calculating that, wherever the f**k you were going, we might as well all f**k it up in formation.

 

[StuAff]

I hope this isn't terribly hurtful, but it was more a case of calculating that, wherever the f**k you were going, we might as well all f**k it up in formation.

It's often easier for a group to get lost go for extra miles together.

 

[Flying Dodo]

The mask slips a little further.

It was only so I could laugh at their misreporting, and the fact that the only other newspaper they had was the FT. I want to escape from work, not read about it.

 

[theclaud]

It was only so I could laugh at their misreporting, and the fact that the only other newspaper they had was the FT. I want to escape from work, not read about it.

You think we're buying this explanation?

 

[CharlieB]

'Welcome to Lancashire', said Martin T to me, as we slooshed through the suburbs of Bolton at the back of the ride.
Yup, probably the wettest ride I've ever done, but as ever these outings are always enjoyable.
I can't add anything that's not been said before, but suffice that the Blackpool ride was my favourite of last year, and this one has been my favourite this year, the attractiveness of the route transcending the light drizzle we encountered now and then. Please let's keep it!
Liked all the EC quotes in the concourse in front of the statue, e.g. 'he'll not sell many ice creams at that speed'.

 

[Globalti]

It's just a shame that not more of the locals could be persuaded to come along.
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You passed within 100 yards of my front door (just before you turned left towards Ribchester at the Wilpshire Hotel) and I'd have loved to come but wasn't prepared to shell out another £15 when I already have third party cycling insurance cover. Sounds like you had an epic time, congratulations on your efforts, I'm quite jealous!

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

You passed within 100 yards of my front door (just before you turned left towards Ribchester at the Wilpshire Hotel) and I'd have loved to come but wasn't prepared to shell out another £15 when I already have third party cycling insurance cover. Sounds like you had an epic time, congratulations on your efforts, I'm quite jealous!

exactly the same reason for me, i like the idea of these ride, but the messing around on extra forms and money puts me off. i know you do it for a reason and i'm not criticizing, just saying, sorry.

 

[clarion]

As a CTC member, I feel it couldn't possibly be easier to join these rides. Just £2 per year, payable electronically if you can't find your cheque book, an email to dellzeqq, checking your name's on the list when published, and turning up in time to shout 'Bollards!'.

Really simple and very good value for money.

 

[StuartG]

But I just paid out £15 on a new chain when I already have one!

Seriously your bike cost how much? A couple of Lidl/Aldi jersies how much? Your shoes ...
The cost is minute in comparison. Yet the extra pleasure to your cycling can be immense. More, I would argue than you can get anywhere else for that amount of dosh.

If you are quibbling over £15 then I won't mention the beer fund ...

 

[Globalti]

Do you insure your house twice with two different insurers?

 

[martint235]

I'm a huge fan of the FNRttC but I'm London based and therefore get what 15 rides per year at least. I can understand where our northern colleagues are coming from as the FNRttC only visits once or twice (if you cross from East/West or vice versa). However the insurance is a key part of the ride and Simon puts in enough work on these rides as it is without over complicating things by accepting more than one insurance method.

It may be worth considering changing insurer when it comes up unless there a reason for remaining with your current one (eg racing license)

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

But I just paid out £15 on a new chain when I already have one!

Seriously your bike cost how much? A couple of Lidl/Aldi jersies how much? Your shoes ...
The cost is minute in comparison. Yet the extra pleasure to your cycling can be immense. More, I would argue than you can get anywhere else for that amount of dosh.

If you are quibbling over £15 then I won't mention the beer fund ...

we're not quibbling, just saying, surely we're entitled to answer the question as to why locals don't join the rides.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

I'm a huge fan of the FNRttC but I'm London based and therefore get what 15 rides per year at least. I can understand where our northern colleagues are coming from as the FNRttC only visits once or twice (if you cross from East/West or vice versa). However the insurance is a key part of the ride and Simon puts in enough work on these rides as it is without over complicating things by accepting more than one insurance method.

It may be worth considering changing insurer when it comes up unless there a reason for remaining with your current one (eg racing license)

exactly, if i was london or near based, then i'd join in, but i'm not, so i don't. perhaps the model could be shared / passed onto someone up north to give a northern base?

 

[Globalti]

It may be worth considering changing insurer when it comes up unless there a reason for remaining with your current one (eg racing license)

Er, insure my house with CTC? My third party cover comes as part of my household insurance! In fact I pay double already because we also have an annual ski and overseas travel insurance policy, which gives massive third party cover (I think £10m).