England : Greater Manchester New Years day ride around Mancunia

[I like Skol]

Just checked and I'm still there

My poor bike! I think I need to light some candles, play some soft music, wash it down with soapy water then pat it dry with soft, warm towels.....

 

[skudupnorth]

I need to get that cycle log thingy so I can boast about my nice round 90 miler with only one fixed gear ;-)

 

[Andrew Br]

That's a great read and much more hardcore than our ride:- https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=10.16050

(You may need to scroll down a bit.)

Martin A; he really is hard, even if he needs "electrickery" to help him change gear

Our ride summary:- it rained, it was windy, I looked great in my (Xmas present) Rapha rain jacket.
I forgot to suck my cheeks and belly in on the photos, just in case you were wondering........

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[skudupnorth]

Shall we do it again today ?? The weather has changed for the better today !

 

[smokeysmoo]

Awww I'm back in work today

I am in Prestbury at the moment though and the sun is shining!

 

[stevede]

me too, otherwise great idea !!

 

[I like Skol]

Shall we do it again today ?? The weather has changed for the better today !

I've already done it twice in the wind and rain. I think I'll pass the opportunity to do the ride on a dry sunny day

(Still #1 )

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

me too, otherwise great idea !!

I will be doing some of it on my commute home tonight, you are welcome to join me from Bredbury back to Bolton. I took the easy option this morning and got a lift in! My boots are still wet through even after a night on the radiator.

 

[potsy]

Think I'm coming down with the flu, either that or my stiff and aching legs is because of the ride

Was going to clean the bike but didn't, dirty commuting for 2 days

 

[skudupnorth]

Here are my photo's from the NYD ride
Just a "little" clean

Café stop in Cheadle Hulme and a welcome warm and dry out





Part of my "diet"

 

[potsy]

Looks like hacienda's on the @dr_pink diet

 

[skudupnorth]

Looks like hacienda's on the @dr_pink diet

You only need salad when you are doing half the ride

 

[Hacienda71]

 

[middleagecyclist]

I got a "Glare" when I walked in

I got to my sisters place to rescue my daughter from her cousins to find they had all gone to the cinema. I cycled home, stopping at the off license to pick up a couple of cold cans of Guinness. Home by 16.30hrs, showered and changed, food, beer, TV, daughter brought to front door by her auntie at 18.00hrs, wife home at 21.00hrs. "Did you have a good day?" she enquired. Getting an affirmative, she said she was really happy for me and would I like permission to do a two month round Britain cycle challenge this summer (alright, the last bit is wishful thinking!). Still, a nice end to the day.

 

[I like Skol]

Love the helmet hat.

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I must remember to say thanks for that picture in person next time we meet

Has anyone heard from Ali since the ride? I guess he is going to feel pretty beaten up today