Manchester to Blackpool Night Ride 29-30th September 2012

[SquareDaff]

Got my rider number (0152) through yesterday and a paper copy of the Manchester to Blackpool route. Map files (for those of us with Sat Navs) will be available a week before apparently. Route doesn't look too bad. 150m of climb at about the 5-6 mile stage over 3 miles. Then undulating for about another 3-4 miles. Downhill and flat for the rest of the way.

 

[LegsRsore]

Rider 0410 checking in!

The route looked ok to me too. Get the hills out of the way early then cruise home

 

[SquareDaff]

Rider 0410 checking in!

The route looked ok to me too. Get the hills out of the way early then cruise home

That was my theory too - get the hills out of the way whilst I'm still fresh.

 

[DCLane]

Route doesn't look too bad. 150m of climb at about the 5-6 mile stage over 3 miles. Then undulating for about another 3-4 miles. Downhill and flat for the rest of the way.

A bit lumpy at the start - and at the end for those who are riding back, like me.

My number's 0145

SquareDaff - since yours is the first post, do you want to add a list of rider numbers? That way, those who want to ride with another CC'er can identify them.

A meeting point at the start would be an idea too. The only place I've been to at the Trafford Centre is Legoland Discovery Centre , so don't know it well. Any ideas?

Also, a meeting point at the end for a finish/group gathering for the ride back.

 

[craven2354]

Hello just wondering if you can still sign up to this? And also are you all riding together as I don't fancy riding on my own

 

[DCLane]

Hello just wondering if you can still sign up to this? And also are you all riding together as I don't fancy riding on my own

I'd suggested we meet up at the start - there will be different paces but probably end up with a fast group and a slightly slower group? I'll be somewhere in between as I've the Etape Pennines a week later and am riding back to Manchester.

I'm sure you can sign up still.

 

[Gez73]

Checked the website the other day and you can still sign up. I'm sure you could on the night too last year but don't rely on that being the case. Not yet signed up myself and fairly sure I won't be getting sponsorship so not sure what to do. Is it still Barton Square at the Trafford Centre for the start?

 

[SquareDaff]

I think I read somewhere they allowed you to sign up until the 23rd this year!
Will post numbers at the front of this thread. Can anyone tell me how to do it?

 

[LegsRsore]

Can you modify or edit your OP?

 

[DCLane]

Will post numbers at the front of this thread. Can anyone tell me how to do it?

Can you modify or edit your OP?

Yes - click the edit button. It's probably worth doing that on the 1st page; adding rider names & numbers, meeting point at the start and at the end.

 

[SquareDaff]

I agree - sticking it on the front page woudl be ideal. It seems I can only Edit my last post though and not the one on the 1st page.

 

[DCLane]

I agree - sticking it on the front page woudl be ideal. It seems I can only Edit my last post though and not the one on the 1st page.

Ask a moderator to assist?

 

[Gez73]

I've just registered for this at last. Wasn't going to bother until the other half suggested I'd be up the creek if I had any need to use the emergency phone number they issue. Probably better to register anyway, more likely to do it than if not. Will publish my number when known. All the numbers so far mentioned seem very low. Just waiting on CC jerseys to arrive now!!

 

[Edwards80]

The Mrs has just expressed an interest in doing this one. I see you can sign up on the day but it looks like we've missed the deadline for taking the transport back. Don't think she would be up for 120miles.

Does anyone know if there are any other viable options?

 

[SquareDaff]

I've sent a message to the powers that be. Will see what they come back with.
As for suggestions for viable transport back. Are the trains all booked up for early Sunday morning?
Do they run "Citilink" bus services between Blackpool and Manchester. As I understand it the BHF will have vast amounts of bubble wrap available to protect your bike.