Off for a Jodd- sun 25th September

[Hacienda71]

I might come subject to swmbo being ok. Would be rude not to as the route passes my house.

 

[potsy]

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Looks a bit flat

 

[dan_bo]

Alright!

 

[potsy]

Alright!

Thought you'd forgotten about this ride Dan, or were you just hiding until Fossy did the route?

I'll probably peel off after Tatton, or along the route nearby.

 

[fossyant]

Dan's been off on his jollys !

 

[I like Skol]

I am pretty certain I am going to join in this jaunt to Jodd. The only dilema I face is should I bring the hybrid (which is no slouch) so i can pack my panniers with cake and erm...... cake, or come on the new road bike and rely on a few pound notes and cake shops along the way?

I will bow down to the greater experience of all you seasoned group riders but I am kind of leaning towards the hybrid in a good boy scout, be prepared for anything and pack the panniers for any eventuality, kind of way?

 

[potsy]

Dan's been off on his jollys !

Hope he's not put any weight on

I am pretty certain I am going to join in this jaunt to Jodd. The only dilema I face is should I bring the hybrid (which is no slouch) so i can pack my panniers with cake and erm...... cake, or come on the new road bike and rely on a few pound notes and cake shops along the way?

I will bow down to the greater experience of all you seasoned group riders but I am kind of leaning towards the hybrid in a good boy scout, be prepared for anything and pack the panniers for any eventuality, kind of way?

ILS- Road bike and buy cake at Jodrell
ps- I can fit plenty of 'snacks' on my Secteur, numerous hidey holes for goodies

 

[thesaintjason]

Did the Manc 100 last Sunday in 5hr59mins as I wanted to make sure I could do this. Never riden more than 42 miles before, as mentioned in this thread.

Should be okay to come along now as my confidence has been lifted. Although my backside still hasn't forgiven me just yet... have had to resort to the cushioned comfort of the MTB for commuting this week.

 

[I like Skol]

This is starting to look like a certainty for me so if saintjason and Lien Sdrawde turn up we will have an Ashton posse on the ride. Perhaps we could meet up and ride to Stockport together?

 

[fossyant]

This is starting to look like a certainty for me so if saintjason and Lien Sdrawde turn up we will have an Ashton posse on the ride. Perhaps we could meet up and ride to Stockport together?

I could wait for you lot at St Marks in Woodley if coming that way.

The ride is about having a chill out - it's not a club run. OK if we get hills, we wait at the top - there aren't many on this ride. It's about a group ride and having a chat - it's total tools down ride for me.

I've learnt over the years..OK only 50 miles, I'll be back in 3 hours with lunch.... erm nope. The boss now knows. . She now knows to expect me at some point during the afternoon 2-3pm.

If anyone is struggling we ease off.

 

[Hacienda71]

My Wife has just pointed out she is running in the Macc half marathon

We should be ok but the route is going to overlap with the half marathon course. They don't set of until ten so I think they will be after our ETA at Mottram, Over Alderley and Birtles if we leave Stockport by 9ish. The runners dont get to Birtles until mile nine. I will check with a couple of runner mates to see if they shut any of the roads. Would be a bugger though as that is the nicest route down the long descent through Birtles and out past Redesmere

Half Marathon Route

 

[sdr gb]

This is starting to look like a certainty for me so if saintjason and Lien Sdrawde turn up we will have an Ashton posse on the ride. Perhaps we could meet up and ride to Stockport together?

I'll be coming from Mossley so could meet up with you for the ride to Stockport.

 

[I like Skol]

I'll be coming from Mossley so could meet up with you for the ride to Stockport.

Ok. I suggest any Ashton (and surrounding communities) folk that want to can meet up at Asda carpark. We can leave there about 8am and ride through Denton and Bredbury and easily be at Stockport train station for around 8.45. It's not quite 8 miles.

Fossy: I don't plan on going through Hyde and Gee Cross but if you want you can catch us as we pass the lights at Morrisons Bredbury at about 8.30.

 

[sdr gb]

Ok. I suggest any Ashton (and surrounding communities) folk that want to can meet up at Asda carpark. We can leave there about 8am and ride through Denton and Bredbury and easily be at Stockport train station for around 8.45. It's not quite 8 miles.

Sounds good to me. I'll meet you there.

 

[Hacienda71]

I have spoken to a couple of mates running The Half Marathon and they will close the roads at Mottram Over Alderley and Birtles but only while the runners come through, if we can't get through there are a few alternatives that we can divert to if needs be.