Manchester - Llandudno: Saturday May 13

[gavroche]

According to the Expression of Interest, there will be a 30 strong peloton arriving in Llandudno. Should we organise a police escort and close the roads as well?

 

[si_c]

Dunno about closing the roads, but might be worth letting the chippy know, lest they run out of fish.

 

[mike3121]

Its all gone quiet

 

[nickyboy]

Its all gone quiet

Don't worry Mike, I'll be there...even if it's just you and me

30 Expressions and the usual attrition rate will mean about 15 on the day which is fine but will be fewer than previous editions. Hopefully some more will sign up in the coming weeks

BTW, I think the bike space reservations should have opened up by now if folk haven't booked. As I keep droning on, however, I wouldn't worry about not getting on your desired train even if the two official spaces have gone.

 

[Freds Dad]

I'll be there on the 13th. I'm taking the car to Llandudno on the 12th and getting the train back so I have transport home after the ride. I've also booked my train ticket from Macclesfield to Manchester on the 13th and also reseved a bike space.
I just need to up my mileage so I'm ready for 100 miles but I'm sure I'll be fine

 

[si_c]

Guess it's all quiet as nothing much extra to add in just yet I'm pretty much probably a maybe definite. Mrs C has said I'm all good, so that's my only real stumbling block, short of something unexpected showing up, well unexpectedly.

One question, how are people planning on heading back? Not decided whether I'm staying over yet, in which case I'll ride back Sunday as last year or if not, then either riding back same night or getting the train.

 

[doughnut]

I'm still a definite. Hotel booked.

And I am spending my evenings waxing the front of my going-out T-shirt so anything that drops out of the kebab wont stick this time.

 

[nickyboy]

Guess it's all quiet as nothing much extra to add in just yet I'm pretty much probably a maybe definite. Mrs C has said I'm all good, so that's my only real stumbling block, short of something unexpected showing up, well unexpectedly.

One question, how are people planning on heading back? Not decided whether I'm staying over yet, in which case I'll ride back Sunday as last year or if not, then either riding back same night or getting the train.

I'm stopping over (obvs) but I'm not riding back this year. It was 190km to Glossop on the Sunday and was a bit much after 160km to Llandudno on the Saturday.

So I'm going for a ride in N Wales on the Sunday morning and then train back to Manchester sometime in the afternoon

Of course if it's hosing down Sunday I'll hang out in 'Spoons with all the other reprobates and wait for my pm train

 

[Kestevan]

Well I'm still in.

May have to train it back on the Saturday night, as Mrs Kes has undergone more leg surgery and is back in a cast and may not be driving by then...

Very inconsiderate of her not to be available as taxi driver...

 

[Crackle]

You'll all be pleased to know that they are demolishing Colwyn Bay pier, considerably enhancing the arrival into Rhos On sea. Rumours that Rhyl is next are simply cruel.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/demolition-colwyn-bay-pier-begins-12675464

 

[nickyboy]

You'll all be pleased to know that they are demolishing Colwyn Bay pier, considerably enhancing the arrival into Rhos On sea. Rumours that Rhyl is next are simply cruel.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/demolition-colwyn-bay-pier-begins-12675464

I can't understand what you've got against Rhyl

On our ride you get the charming revetment section on the approach. Then if you're not too late you get the Bike Hut at the other end of the town.

The bit in the middle.....just point the bike in the right direction and close your eyes

 

[Crackle]

I can't understand what you've got against Rhyl

Me nothing: I loved Rhyl. It was the scene of all my boyhood holibobs. It's @theclaud who's hard on Rhyl and the causes of Rhyl. Mind you, they might be knocking down the sun centre this year, so that'll make up for missing out on the burnt out pier.

 

[fossyant]

The new shopping centre should also be close to completion (near the blue bridge).

 

[nickyboy]

The new shopping centre should also be close to completion (near the blue bridge).

The more I hear about Rhyl, the more it sounds like it's becoming the destination on the N Wales Riviera

Maybe in subsequent years we can curtail the ride at Rhyl and enjoy its environs instead of Llandudno

 

[fossyant]

The more I hear about Rhyl, the more it sounds like it's becoming the destination on the N Wales Riviera

Maybe in subsequent years we can curtail the ride at Rhyl and enjoy its environs instead of Llandudno

It will take a long time. Prestatyn is much nicer.