Manchester to Blackpool Night Ride 29-30th September 2012

[Gez73]

You could always make a day of the return leg and take your time back. I got a lift back last year but am planning to return myself but at a slower pace than getting there. Need to work out a decent route back too, might struggle to remember the way back if using the outward route as a guide. I heard the A6 is to be avoided but can't see it being too bad on a Sunday morning? Any ideas on the return leg and routes?

 

[craven2354]

Just signed up how do I find out my number? Also what time is a good time to turn up and I would also like to ride back

 

[SquareDaff]

If anyone fancies trying out the route I think I've uploaded a zipped Garmit .fit course file. I think it's accurate based on the paper map sent yesterday. There were some intricate bits in Preston that may be slightly out. Will do until the official file is released anyway.

 

[SquareDaff]

Just signed up how do I find out my number? Also what time is a good time to turn up and I would also like to ride back

You get your number after you've registered

 

[craven2354]

You get your number after you've registered

In the post? Can't find it on the website

 

[SquareDaff]

In the post? Can't find it on the website

Yep. In the post.

 

[Gez73]

You can get there any time from 11pm and as far as I know they are releasing cyclists in groups from 12am. You'll get your number in your welcome pack. This will be posted to the address you provided probably in the next week or so. Riding back won't be a problem, there'll be plenty of people doing this and you'll be able to leave Blackpool whenever you're ready and it will by then be daylight. I would recommend bringing a change of whatever you're riding in as you might get wet on the way out there and need to change and stay dry for the time you're off the bike at the finish. I'm bringing a pair of leggings and spare shorts or leggings depending on what I set out in and based on weather at the outset. I got very cold last year in Blackpool and had to wait for my lift back. Not pleasant and I would not want to try to cycle back in that condition again or leave without a proper rest to avoid getting cold. There's food at the finish but bring some stuff for both legs (of the ride)! We will organise a meet up at the start and in Blackpool and maybe a group ride back towards Manchester. Glad I registered now.

 

[craven2354]

You can get there any time from 11pm and as far as I know they are releasing cyclists in groups from 12am. You'll get your number in your welcome pack. This will be posted to the address you provided probably in the next week or so. Riding back won't be a problem, there'll be plenty of people doing this and you'll be able to leave Blackpool whenever you're ready and it will by then be daylight. I would recommend bringing a change of whatever you're riding in as you might get wet on the way out there and need to change and stay dry for the time you're off the bike at the finish. I'm bringing a pair of leggings and spare shorts or leggings depending on what I set out in and based on weather at the outset. I got very cold last year in Blackpool and had to wait for my lift back. Not pleasant and I would not want to try to cycle back in that condition again or leave without a proper rest to avoid getting cold. There's food at the finish but bring some stuff for both legs (of the ride)! We will organise a meet up at the start and in Blackpool and maybe a group ride back towards Manchester. Glad I registered now.

How am I going to carry all that in the back of my jersey haha looks like I'll be bringing a rucksack

 

[Gez73]

I use panniers now but last year did have a rucksack but not enough stuff in it! You'll manage, hopeful for a dry night. I'm using the topeak integrated bag/pannier set up and will bring as much as I can comfortably carry. Better to have it than be missing it. We can all discuss the stuff we'll need over the next few weeks.

 

[Noodle Legs]

Blackpool, at night, In Sept?

It will be BLOODY cold mate

That could be ANY time of year lol

 

[Gez73]

CC jerseys arrived today!!!

 

[PrestonCycleMan]

This may possibly be the most stupid question ever but here goes, where will you be placing you number and how will you be fastening it to yourself? Just I can't see how it's going to stay on...

 

[DCLane]

This may possibly be the most stupid question ever but here goes, where will you be placing you number and how will you be fastening it to yourself? Just I can't see how it's going to stay on...

It'll be attached via safety pins on the back of the jersey/jacket (depending on the weather). It's too big to stick on the bike unless it's stuck to a piece of plastic and taped on.

 

[Jodee1kenobi]

I have thought about laminating my number, if it's raining it's not going to last 5 minutes wherever its put

 

[PrestonCycleMan]

Just to clarify there is no rule as to front or back then? I wonder of you can buy something cheap for the job from eBay - must be something designed for it?