Manchester to Blackpool Night Ride 29-30th September 2012

[Gez73]

Quick question to you experienced riders. How cold will I be?

I was thinking of just wearing a wind/rain proof lightweight jacket. Is this enough?

I wore a light wind/rain proof jacket and a long sleeved base layer underneath. It was a little wet last year but it wasn't too cold. Bring dry stuff for when you stop cycling in Blackpool whether you cycle back or not
That should be plenty. It depends on the weather really but plan ahead.

 

[DCLane]

I don't mean to sound rude or pushy, and I apologise is you have already considered this.

If you are awake all day saturday, then riding through the night, how safe will you be to then drive home?

I appreciate you asking - I'll have slept on the Saturday pm-eve so should be OK. The article states that he'd worked all day and then ridden all night plus driving.

 

[videoman]

Just had a look on the BHF website for this ride and they have now extended to cut off date for booking return transport to 3rd September from 17th August.

 

[middleagecyclist]

Quick question to you experienced riders. How cold will I be?

I was thinking of just wearing a wind/rain proof lightweight jacket. Is this enough?

Not sure how cold it will be over the duration of the ride and will make my final decision on the night. I am likely going to wear, as a minimum: a full length bib, a LS merino base and an Altura Night Vision LS jersey + gloves + waterproof socks.

 

[DCLane]

I'll be going with full length bib/tights plus l/s jersey and gloves. There'll be the hi-viz overshoes and the choice of jacket will depend on the weather forecast.

 

[SquareDaff]

I have a suspicion it'll be a late summer like last year. Will be wearing shorts, long sleeve top and have a jacket stuffed in the seat bag just in case it chucks it down (assuming it's not doing that from the off).

 

[Davehateshills]

I must admit that I am tempted. The last time I cycled to Blackpool was from Rochdale in 1984 (and back in the same day, I was only 15 yrs old!)

I did 42 miles last week so should be able to manage the distance....... decisions, decisions!

 

[SquareDaff]

I must admit that I am tempted. The last time I cycled to Blackpool was from Rochdale in 1984 (and back in the same day, I was only 15 yrs old!)

I did 42 miles last week so should be able to manage the distance....... decisions, decisions!

Go for it - I've been doing 40 mile runs 3 times a week to get myself ready for the distance. Certain I can do 52 miles I just don't know what effect cycling at that time will have on me.

 

[Col5632]

Sounds like a great ride, might travel down one year and give it a bash

 

[Gez73]

Looking forward to this now myself. Just hope the CC jerseys arrive in time. Gez

 

[LegsRsore]

CC jerseys? Are these available to buy?

 

[Gez73]

Ordering closed a couple of weeks ago but you could always ask or wait until people receive theirs and see if anyone has spares. Not sure when they are due. I might have an extra medium short sleeved assuming they fit me. If not I'll have two spares and a long sleeved one too. There are threads elsewhere on this. Gez

 

[LegsRsore]

Cheers Gez. Any large going spare let me know

 

[Davehateshills]

Cheers Gez. Any large going spare let me know

I missed ordering one too. Looking back at the thread Shaun had to buy the surpless to ensure the lower price so there may well be stock available from admin when they do arrive.

 

[Gez73]

There'll be spares and extras once they arrive. It'll be a right swap shop no doubt! Drop Shaun a line just to get your name down. Gez