Manchester to Blackpool Night Ride 29-30th September 2012

[Gez73]

Most were in hi-vis but it's of limited use in the dark where reflective material is more useful. Wear what you like and what the weather dictates. I'll be in my blue jacket most likely. Night Vision jacket too warm for longer ride and probably not cold enough for it too. I have reflective overshoes also and will wear them.

 

[craven2354]

so i will be welcome in my high vis mankini?

 

[Gez73]

You won't need the Sunglasses at least not on the way there!! And I'd consider a buff maybe too!

 

[AndyBaker]

I'm a cyclechat noob, but I'm registered for the night ride - # 0037

The weather the last few nights has been making me think again, but hey, you can't get wetter than wet through

 

[Gez73]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhforguk/6162543503/in/set-72157627581984959/lightbox/
This is from the BHF website just to give you all an idea of the start, it was very busy from the off. The weather will be what it is, you can only dress to be comfortable and be prepared.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhforguk/6163120758/in/set-72157627581984959/lightbox/
That's my right leg on the right hand side of this photo! Rucksack and cover on the floor.

 

[craven2354]

i dont mind the rain its the cold blowing winds that make me shiver aslong as im moving i should be keeping myself warm looks like it will be hectic at the start anybody got a time in mind for meeting?

 

[Jodee1kenobi]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhforguk/6162543503/in/set-72157627581984959/lightbox/
This is from the BHF website just to give you all an idea of the start, it was very busy from the off. The weather will be what it is, you can only dress to be comfortable and be prepared.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhforguk/6163120758/in/set-72157627581984959/lightbox/
That's my right leg on the right hand side of this photo! Rucksack and cover on the floor.

Great piccies Gez! I'm getting rather excited now

 

[Gez73]

Yeah there's loads on the BHF website. There's another very distant one of me but it's very distant (not cos I've sped off either!) A meet up well before the start would be a better idea. There's no chance of getting together in the throng at the start.

 

[craven2354]

you were rocking shorts? wasnt it a tad cold?

 

[Gez73]

Not that cold to be honest. Most in shorts or tights. You get very warm in the saddle and unless you're wearing very hi-tech longs you'll just get them wet and that's far worse. I only wear longs in the height of Winter but I do wear tights under shorts as the weather gets bad.

 

[craven2354]

i may just wear shorts i dont currently own any tights or long i just need to buy a good cycling jacket/coat

 

[middleagecyclist]

I'm gonna enjoy my Blackpool ride and so am likely going to use my CF road bike rather than my sensible but heavy commuter that has Rohloff gearing, mudguards and high power dynohub lights. I have lots of 'be seen' flashers but need a decent light for the dark lanes. Don't want to spend a fortune on a Hope Vision or similar. Anyone got one of those Cree lights from China available on eBay?

 

[DCLane]

Anyone got one of those Cree lights from China available on eBay?

I was going to buy a Philips light from Germany but I've managed to fix my Cree T5 light - I'll be using it.

Cost about £20 but remember to get batteries and a charger as well. The batteries tend to wobble a bit and bits are loose but there's instructions how to stop that.

 

[RoadieT]

Sooo, I was knocked off my bike today, I will live and should be ok to ride in a week, 20 stitches in my ear and bruising to my shoulder and leg with a light concussion. Not sure of the state of my bike, about to pick it up, the quick glance I gave it as I was helped into the ambulance suggests it doesn't look good. I should be able to build one around my old frame and working parts so hopefully should still make the ride.

 

[craven2354]

Ouch I hope your ok. What happened?