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I suspect I will keep the TEC company. Bring warm clothing.
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Booked train. Blackpool to Picc. At 10.35.
It seems all trains to Bolton include a bus ride at some stage.
So two extra rides for me. To and from Manchester City centre.
Hope my legs don’t seize up on the train.
It seems all trains to Bolton include a bus ride at some stage.
So two extra rides for me. To and from Manchester City centre.
Hope my legs don’t seize up on the train.
Bazzer
Setting the controls for the heart of the sun.
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I too am happy to do a stint.
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Andrew Br
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Thanks to the TEC volunteers, I hope you have a quiet night........
Some route info:-
As I've previously said, we're going to leave Manchester via NCN6 through Drinkwater Park and Outwood Country Park to Radcliffe and then Bury.
After that we'll be following the traditional route until we get near to Garstang.
We'll stop, as usual, in Bury to remember AlanS/jogler.
A few words about NCN6. The first part is smooth, hard-packed gravel. Once over the M60 it's a tarmac trail with some mud/leaf mulch on top. I've ridden this route many times in all sorts of weather on slick tyres as narrow as 24mm. It's fine.
There are a few "tricky" sections.
We have to cross an ankle high barrier which which will mean picking the bikes up.
Over the M60 there are a couple of bike gates seemingly designed to remove rear derailleurs.
The most difficult section is a 50m long ramp up to the bridge over the M60. I've always ridden this but there's no shame in walking. If you want help, please ask.
If we're tight for time as we approach Garstang, I'm going to use the A6 for a few miles. At 06.00 it's very quiet IME.
Good news: McDonald's Whitebirk has had a makeover.
Bad news: It's still a McDonald's and the coffee is still very expensive by McDonald's standards.
I've dared to look at the weather forecast; it looks good for the ride.
Some route info:-
As I've previously said, we're going to leave Manchester via NCN6 through Drinkwater Park and Outwood Country Park to Radcliffe and then Bury.
After that we'll be following the traditional route until we get near to Garstang.
We'll stop, as usual, in Bury to remember AlanS/jogler.
A few words about NCN6. The first part is smooth, hard-packed gravel. Once over the M60 it's a tarmac trail with some mud/leaf mulch on top. I've ridden this route many times in all sorts of weather on slick tyres as narrow as 24mm. It's fine.
There are a few "tricky" sections.
We have to cross an ankle high barrier which which will mean picking the bikes up.
Over the M60 there are a couple of bike gates seemingly designed to remove rear derailleurs.
The most difficult section is a 50m long ramp up to the bridge over the M60. I've always ridden this but there's no shame in walking. If you want help, please ask.
If we're tight for time as we approach Garstang, I'm going to use the A6 for a few miles. At 06.00 it's very quiet IME.
Good news: McDonald's Whitebirk has had a makeover.
Bad news: It's still a McDonald's and the coffee is still very expensive by McDonald's standards.
I've dared to look at the weather forecast; it looks good for the ride.
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Andrew Br
Still part of the team !
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- Chorlton Cum Hardy
Yes, it was a bus replacement for trains from Blackburn to Manchester via Bolton yesterday.
I travelled via Todmorden and Rochdale again.
It's very scenic in daylight.
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Andrew Br
Still part of the team !
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Latest list:-
Signed up:-
Ali C*
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
There's still time to sign up (form upthread) but check trains .....
*ChorltonCH massive.
Signed up:-
Ali C*
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
There's still time to sign up (form upthread) but check trains .....
*ChorltonCH massive.
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Andrew Br
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- Chorlton Cum Hardy
The final missive from me this evening:
I'll come along to Piccadilly from ~22.30 to "meet and greet" with a view to getting to Albert Square at 23.30.
If you're arriving earlier than that you might want to consider getting together for food and drinks with other people via this or the yACF thread.
I'll come along to Piccadilly from ~22.30 to "meet and greet" with a view to getting to Albert Square at 23.30.
If you're arriving earlier than that you might want to consider getting together for food and drinks with other people via this or the yACF thread.
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Andrew Br
Still part of the team !
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- Chorlton Cum Hardy
A picture of BPool Prom from a recce this month:
18-05-21 BPool prom by Chocolatebike1, on Flickr
You can just see the Tower in the distance; that's where beer is.
Hopefully we'll have similar weather to this albeit the headwind may trouble Moodyman as he tows us along.
You can just see the Tower in the distance; that's where beer is.
Hopefully we'll have similar weather to this albeit the headwind may trouble Moodyman as he tows us along.
OMG I thought I had confirmed! Apologies for brain lapse. registration now completed.
I am on the 1940 from Euston arriving Piccadilly 2154 and will be taking refreshment...
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Andrew Br
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That's very good news Gordon and for two reasons:-
(i) it'll be great to see you (as always)
(ii) you can help Moodyman with the headwind down the Prom.
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Andrew Br
Still part of the team !
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- Chorlton Cum Hardy
Possibly the last list:-
Ali C*
Barry M
Cathy G*
Dave L*
George W
Gordon P
Helen T
Kim W
Marcus C
Mark Mc*
Nasir M
Peter H
Sonia W
Yoav T
Expressions of interest:-
Andrew Bu
Ali C*
Barry M
Cathy G*
Dave L*
George W
Gordon P
Helen T
Kim W
Marcus C
Mark Mc*
Nasir M
Peter H
Sonia W
Yoav T
Expressions of interest:-
Andrew Bu
