Manchester to Blackpool Night Ride 29-30th September 2012

[craven2354]

I have mud guards just don't know how to fit them if it's wet it will stop people riding on my back wheel hehe

 

[SquareDaff]

I'll be on the Carerra Virago - with a frame bag. As I'm a short ass I can't fit a rear reflector, lights and a saddle bag on the seat post.

 

[Powered by Porridge]

Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to make it. Some family stuff has come up and I won't be around this weekend. I hope you all have a great time, I'm sure you will. My fingers and toes are crossed for a dry ride for you.

 

[SportMonkey]

I don't know what I'll be on, I have to face it that my Spesh has finally come to the end of it's rather short life.

 

[SportMonkey]

I have mud guards just don't know how to fit them if it's wet it will stop people riding on my back wheel hehe

It won't stop me

 

[Gez73]

Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to make it. Some family stuff has come up and I won't be around this weekend. I hope you all have a great time, I'm sure you will. My fingers and toes are crossed for a dry ride for you.

Thanks tor that. I hope all is well with you and yours. There's about seven hundred sets of fingers crossed for a dry ride. Only plus is that it's not stopped today and can't possibly continue for much longer. Gez

 

[SportMonkey]

Thanks tor that. I hope all is well with you and yours. There's about seven hundred sets of fingers crossed for a dry ride. Only plus is that it's not stopped today and can't possibly continue for much longer. Gez

You jinxed it now.

 

[middleagecyclist]

My numbers up...I mean arrived - 0823.

Now, I hesitate to ask but since we will be riding in a group and so will be trying to stick together can we agree on RLJing. I know we are supposed to obey the rules of the road (of course) and so I plan to stop for red lights. However, it will be the middle of the night and if no cars are about then personally I don't usually wait for xx minutes at an empty junction for a green light. What do others think/plan?

 

[Jodee1kenobi]

I'm aiming for about 3 1/2 hours each way - with a stop for about 30 minutes at Blackpool - but won't be over-doing it.

And you won't be over doing it!

My average will be somewhat lower than that me thinks.

 

[Gez73]

They had marshals at some of the main junctions but as you say if there is nowt coming there should be no problem jumping the odd red. We all want a decent flowing ride I think. Not used to jumping myself as I commute in traffic mostly but I can understand the frustration and near constant breaking of the fluidity when there's no real need. So in conclusion I vote Yes but only if absolutely safe. There's a lot of light-free lanes on the route anyway.

 

[DCLane]

One of my (few) rules is that I don't RLJ. However, we'll probably end up getting waved through by a marshal.

On the ride back I'd suggest we don't RLJ.

 

[DCLane]

And you won't be over doing it!

My average will be somewhat lower than that me thinks.

Wait and see. It's an almost flat route and I'm doing a 60-mile very hilly route in 3 hours 30 mins each Saturday at the moment. You'll probably be surprised how quick you are, although since it's dark the top speed will be lower.

 

[Gez73]

Yes that's a sensible idea, not to RLJ outside of the main ride. It will be a little busier on the way back too in relation to other traffic so no way on the way back. They are keen to keep the route within the Rules Of The Road and may not be that keen to wave us through even in safe situations. We can see the lie of the land on the night. I'm not in any rush to get there.

 

[craven2354]

Are we taking the same route back? The marshals will still be out until 8 am

 

[DCLane]

Are we taking the same route back? The marshals will still be out until 8 am

I'm suggesting we do - it'll make things easier at least!