Manchester - Llandudno 25 April 2015 featuring the Inaugural Hill Climb Sausage Challenge

[wanda2010]

DO NOT BOOK THE ELSINORE HOTEL, IT IS SHOCKING.

I did have a look at that hotel. Thankfully I'm sticking with Travelodge.

 

[Aperitif]

I suspect most of the ride discussions will centre around the price of the beer in Llandudno and the quality of the battered sausage. If you want a chat about the etymological derivation of "Rhyl" or an analysis on King Canute impact on the Dee Estuary then you're on the wrong ride *

* actually I will try to provide some historical interest during the ride

Rich turning up will be the 'historical interest' - have no fear. He'll stick like Erudite to anyone prepared to listen to stories from a bygone age...he has been known to 'salt sausages, and he's partial to a Welsh rare bit too.

 

[MartinQ]

an analysis on King Canute impact on the Dee Estuary then you're on the wrong ride *

Well there is (King) Edgar's field in Chester where he rowed up with his mates (apparently) and we'll be passing Holywell where St Winifred brought a goose back to life after it had had its head chopped off ... If anyone is feeling a bit sweaty, you can go for a quick dip ...

Think I'll quietly excuse myself ...

 

[Aperitif]

There will probably be statues of a load of rugbymen dotted around the countryside like stray 'Anthony Gormleys', following the team's historic win over the All Blacks tomorrow.

 

[nickyboy]

I am happy to report that NCN5 is slightly less hilly than the depiction above

 

[Aperitif]

That's a picture of Rich by the way...some blokes don't miss an opportunity to get their kit off.

 

[toeknee]

Nickyboy , I have had to bring my 50th birthday present due in May forward for your ride, never mind eh.....

Thanks Nickyboy.............

 

[I like Skol]

Nickyboy , I have had to bring my 50th birthday present due in May forward for your ride, never mind eh.....

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Thanks Nickyboy.............

That should be really fast up the Orme

 

[toeknee]

I'm sure it would be with the right person on it.......

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Can I put myself down as a possible for this one. Haven't worked out the logistics fully but currently have it in mind to do the full route.

 

[nickyboy]

Can I put myself down as a possible for this one. Haven't worked out the logistics fully but currently have it in mind to do the full route.

You're now on the list. Mrs Nickyboy has given me a full weekend pass as I am organising the ride. So I'm taking full advantage. Hopefully a great day's cycling to Llandudno. Travelodge booked so full fish & chips and beer session. Sunday cycling around Anglesey then train back to Manchester from Holyhead. Can't wait

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Murder, betrayal, incest, suicide, revenge... that sort of thing?

Because this was the mattress they have me to sleep on...seriously they really did. When I complained they simply offered me to sleep in the street instead.

 

[theclaud]

Eeeeeeewww.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Because this was the mattress they have me to sleep on...seriously they really did. When I complained they simply offered me to sleep in the street instead.


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[toeknee]

Just need shaun to get the cyclechat jerseys on order in time for this ride.