FNRttC Manchester-Blackpool 1st June 2018.

[StuAff]

currently pondering a schedule that goes to each destination only once in the year. and a small, tiny, little, miniature prize of no consequence (The PONC) for any riders who do them all.

Problem with that is, if you miss your favourite, or one you really like, that's it for a year. And if you do your favourite, you still want to do it again....

 

[Andrew Br]

Time for an updated list.

Signed up:-

Barry M
Cathy G*
George W
Helen T
Jane D
Kim W
Marcus C
Mark Mc*
Nasir M
Peter H
Sonia W
Yoav T

Expressions of interest:-

Andrew Bu
Dave L*
Gordon P

*Chorlton CH massive

I'm planning to go for breakfast in Fleetwood at this cafe:- https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Resta...eetwood_Wyre_District_Lancashire_England.html

I didn't get chance to visit when I was there on Monday since it was closed but it gets good reviews, has lots of space outside for bike parking and it's open early.

Drinks in BPool at The Albert and The Lion:- https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/lancashire/the-albert-and-the-lion-blackpool

It's on the sea front, there is outside seating, it's open early and it's handy for Blackpool North albeit road-works make it a faff to get to the station.
Please make sure you have an idea where the station is so that you can find it since we'll be leaving at different times.

 

[Andrew Br]

Distances:-

Albert Square- Whitebirk (McDonalds); 42km
McDonalds-Fleetwood (breakfast); 64km
Fleetwood- BPool (pre-ride drinks and station); 16km

As previously reported, we're taking a new, flatter, route out of Manchester.
It's very hilly from Bury to Blackburn.
There's one long climb after Blackburn then it rolls as far as Garstang.
From Garstang to Fleetwood it's very, very flat.
Fleetwood to BPool is also flat and it's, mostly, off-road on an excellent cycle path.
Headwinds could be an issue on the Garstang-Fleetwood-BPool section.

 

[Moodyman]

Headwinds could be an issue on the Garstang-Fleetwood-BPool section.

Can be TEC for this section?

 

[Bazzer]

Time for an updated list.

Signed up:-

Barry M
Cathy G*
George W
Helen T
Jane D
Kim W
Marcus C
Mark Mc*
Nasir M
Peter H
Sonia W
Yoav T

Expressions of interest:-

Andrew Bu
Dave L*
Gordon P

*Chorlton CH massive

I'm planning to go for breakfast in Fleetwood at this cafe:- https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Resta...eetwood_Wyre_District_Lancashire_England.html

I didn't get chance to visit when I was there on Monday since it was closed but it gets good reviews, has lots of space outside for bike parking and it's open early.

Drinks in BPool at The Albert and The Lion:- https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/lancashire/the-albert-and-the-lion-blackpool

It's on the sea front, there is outside seating, it's open early and it's handy for Blackpool North albeit road-works make it a faff to get to the station.
Please make sure you have an idea where the station is so that you can find it since we'll be leaving at different times.

Andrew
Are the road works on the sea front, or around the station?

 

[Andrew Br]

Can be TEC for this section?

You're going on the front big man.
I'll call out turns from 2cm behind your rear wheel.

Andrew
Are the road works on the sea front, or around the station?

Both.
We'll be coming off the Prom at least once.
To get to the station, it's a case of finding the way as best you can.
I've been there 4 times on recces in the past few months and it's changed every time.
It's easier on a bike than in a car; we walked through a pedestrian area last time.

 

[Andrew Br]

I'd like to let the cafe know who wants a veggie or non-veggie breakfast so please let me know either on here or via PM.

 

[Domus]

Full fat everything for me please.

 

[Bazzer]

I have plenty of veggie stuff at home. The full meaty monty for me please.

 

[mcshroom]

non-veggie for me.

Also volunteering for TEC duty if you need someone

 

[Andrew Br]

non-veggie for me.

Also volunteering for TEC duty if you need someone

Thanks mcshroom, I was going to ask for volunteers.

 

[Moodyman]

Veggie for me pls.

 

[Domus]

Ok I give in, what is TEC?

 

[Moodyman]

Tail End Charlie.

Look it up on t'internet.

 

[mcshroom]

It stands for Tail end Charlie

Help and support is very much part of our mantra: Our magnificent ‘tail end charlies’ look after the slower riders and help with mechanicals and punctures. Wayfinders stand at turns and junctions and point out the road ahead. The ride leader ensures that the riders stay together and the pace is appropriate.
https://www.fnrttc.org.uk/facilities