Manchester 100m - 2010
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Tail End Charlie
Well, write it down boy ......
- Location
- In green and pleasant hills.
I've done it a couple of times. It's not a race, but there are some fast riders in it. There are also a fair few slower ones. The 30 minutes stop isn't compulsory, I presume they put it in because of Health and Safety, don't want anyone suing them because they didn't have a rest.
I'm not doing it this year as it clashes with the Penny Farthing Race in Knutsford (only watching) only held every ten years.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
I'm likely to be doing it, not decided. Fairly flat with a few short bumps (enough to split groups up). If doing 100 miles, set off early and not with the 100km lot - this distance has the 'not so regular' riders in. It gets a bit interesting on the final 30 miles as you mix with the short route - wobbly bobs all over. You can ride it on what ever you feel like.
The only niggle, is despite the entry cost, you get nothing - maybe a bottle of water at the finish. There are 'water stops' and you can buy food - so go with plenty of your own food, and energy drink powder to mix at the 60 mile stop.
They don't enforce the stop - I stopped for a water refill and the loo. Some lads rode straight on at the stop !!
The only niggle, is despite the entry cost, you get nothing - maybe a bottle of water at the finish. There are 'water stops' and you can buy food - so go with plenty of your own food, and energy drink powder to mix at the 60 mile stop.
They don't enforce the stop - I stopped for a water refill and the loo. Some lads rode straight on at the stop !!
Cheers for that - I'd heard stories at work that the stop was compulsory, which I didn't fancy. Saying that, the lads I'll be doing it with stopped on the Mcr to Blackpool run 4 times, which was too many for me, so for the 100 I'll have to see how it goes. I don't really want to ruin the mood and team work, but in the same breath I want to do it the best I can - I suppose I'll have to wait for my first sportive to do the proper endurance stuff.
I'll bear in mind the water/food situation as well, so cheers.
the penny farthing run sounds interesting - I might pop down for that in 2020!
I'll bear in mind the water/food situation as well, so cheers.
the penny farthing run sounds interesting - I might pop down for that in 2020!
Kestevan
Last of the Summer Winos
- Location
- Holmfirth.
I'm in too minds whether to enter this this year or not. It clashes with the Wild Edric sportive which I do fancy - just dont think I can be bothered driving to Shropshire at 4am on a Sunday 
If I do the Man 100 though I'll not be paying for it. The Man-Blackpool and last years 100 have put me off giving more money to this bunch.
I'll drop £20 into the Christies charity box and ride for nowt.
If I do the Man 100 though I'll not be paying for it. The Man-Blackpool and last years 100 have put me off giving more money to this bunch.
I'll drop £20 into the Christies charity box and ride for nowt.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
I'll be doing the Manc100 along with CycloNick, my better half. Might be wrong, but I seem to remember receiving a Soreen bar, cheap bike computer ..... and water at the finish. I was one of those pesky 100k riders last year, though I don't think I hindered too many "serious" bikers along the way
Think we have a 7.40 start ....... hopefully on the day we'll bring a bit of the drier weather from the Fens with us
Think we have a 7.40 start ....... hopefully on the day we'll bring a bit of the drier weather from the Fens with us
Hang on, PaulB will be along in a minute...
Since I was invited....DON'T PAY THE SCALPING ROBBERS! There. I feel better now. Actually, I WILL be paying this year. You know why? I reckon it's worth about a fiver and I've done two of their events previously without paying and I do reckon one full payment every three times would make it about right. So, there we are.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
OMG....................
Likely to do it this year - fixed if weather not too good, or my best bike if it's nice.
In fairness, it is very well marshalled - usually one or two folk on each junction - although they do it for free. Organising these things cost a bit, but I suppose the main issue it 'pretends' to be for charity, but in the small print, this is the entry fee ONLY, you then have to donate/raise more money for any charity contribution.
It's a good day out anyway - the pub at Middlewich by the canal looks very nice, full of totty (for both male/females), but we never stopped last time...too interested in a good time......
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Quite a lot less numbers - still a few thousand. If doing the 100 miles you'll be off by 7.00am and it only get's busy later on when you re-join the 60 mile route.
One point to note:-
If you are thinking of riding to the start for 7.00am, note you'll probably need lights if setting off at 6.15-6.30 especially if the weather isn't fine - I had to wait till the last minute a couple of years ago to set off - way too dark, and the bike I had 'ready' didn't have lights, and my 'clip on flashers' were out of batteries.
One point to note:-
If you are thinking of riding to the start for 7.00am, note you'll probably need lights if setting off at 6.15-6.30 especially if the weather isn't fine - I had to wait till the last minute a couple of years ago to set off - way too dark, and the bike I had 'ready' didn't have lights, and my 'clip on flashers' were out of batteries.
400bhp
Guru
Thanks for this info.
You're based in Stretford aren't you?
Are you heading for a 7am start?