England : Greater Manchester Greater Manchester Cycle 2012

[Garz]

Weather is shocking today

At the speeds we are all looking at, in driving rain and the cold. If it were today I'd question making the start line

Good news is the forecast tomorrow is a bit better

Yeah I was thinking this myself. Tomorrow is scheduled to be better but with chance of rain. Deciding what clothes to wear are the new agenda (shh dont talk about it being a race).

 

[potsy]

It is gonna be carnage out there.

I think you could be right, if it's anything like the Blackpool ride then expect the unexpected, at least there's no traffic to worry about, just a mix of racers, mamils, inexperienced cyclists, and gb155

 

[smokeysmoo]

at least there's no traffic to worry about, just gb155

My main concern with this is getting knocked over by his wash each time I get lapped

 

[gb155]

My main concern with this is getting knocked over by his wash each time I get lapped

LOL

I'm slow as poo in heavy rain.just bottle it tbh

 

[potsy]

I'm slow as poo

* saves for future sig line*

 

[gb155]

* saves for future sig line*

Damn you

Actually I do feel a cold coming on.....excuses at the ready

 

[gb155]

Yeah I was thinking this myself. Tomorrow is scheduled to be better but with chance of rain. Deciding what clothes to wear are the new agenda (shh dont talk about it being a race).

Been on the Turbo getting the best Aero I can.for the non race tomorrow

 

[Garz]

Been on the Turbo getting the best Aero I can.for the non race tomorrow

Aero? - Is smokey not turning up?

 

[gb155]

Aero? - Is smokey not turning up?

Hehe lol

 

[smokeysmoo]

Aero? - Is smokey not turning up?

Whoa! What's with the open season on Mr Smoo all of a sudden?

I might spit my dummy out and do the 13 instead


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[gb155]

Whoa! What's with the open season on Mr Smoo all of a sudden?

I might spit my dummy out and do the 13 instead


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Or get swept off after the first lap

 

[2wd]

Just hope its not windy as it kills me

I went out last night for 10 mile loop and the first section was into the wind, so was looking forward to the return,only to be met by another head on wind

I hate the wind!

 

[smokeysmoo]

Final tinkering finished. Chain and cassette cleaned and lubed, tyres pumped, frame wiped down. Kit sorted and ready, jobs a good 'un

 

[The Brewer]

All done here, just need to attach my number to the bike, but will sort that when there as we're coming over by car and the bikes are on the roof.
Weathers given okay with a light wind, really looking forward to it now

EDIT think I might pack the arm warmers and wear the 3/4's

 

[grimpeur]

With attitudes like this, yes, it will be carnage.

If you want to race, why don't you go and race ?

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Wtf has 'attitude' got to do with anything?. We are trying to enlighten fellow forumites here. Regardless of how you THINK the event should be ridden there WILL be hundreds if not thousands of particpiants who will be engaging in some spirited riding in the 52 miler whether you like it or not as that is what happens in these events. I have ridden the Manchester 100 for the past 3 years and it WAS competitive no question. If you want to trundle along like an old fart then that is your prerogative.
But a lot of people enjoy riding their bikes and extending themselves physically and this sometimes means they try and ride 'fast'. As far as I am aware this is not illegal. If you can't understand this then there is something wrong with you and maybe physical exercise is not for you.
And speaking for myself I do already race competitively every weekend but thanks for your encouragement anyway.