NEW Fat Boy Weekend Ride--Route Now Up

Big Wib

gb155 wrote:

for those driving in it might be a better idea to meet at the Velodrome ? theres a car park there too

Let me know your thoughts

I'm a definite possible , think I'm free but will need to check with the oracle.

Velodrome sounds good, especially if you can arrange a session on the track and a meeting with VP

Coriander

Could I get to the Veldrome easily from Alderley Edge or Macclesfield without a car?

redddraggon

Coriander wrote:

Could I get to the Veldrome easily from Alderley Edge or Macclesfield without a car?

Alderly edge, yes, but Macclesfield is quite a way.

essexian

Having never been there I am not sure but I understand the Velodrome is close to Man City's ground. If so, we might have problems meeting there/ using their car park as City are at home to Hull City on the 28th Nov: Kick off 3pm.

redddraggon

There's always the likes of Parrs Wood, where the cinema complex thing is, which we could meet up at. There's loads of parking there too.

gb155

essexian wrote:

Having never been there I am not sure but I understand the Velodrome is close to Man City's ground. If so, we might have problems meeting there/ using their car park as City are at home to Hull City on the 28th Nov: Kick off 3pm.

Ahh bugger yeah good point

reddragon wrote:

There's always the likes of Parrs Wood, where the cinema complex thing is, which we could meet up at. There's loads of parking there too.

Good suggestion, Anyone else think of a better meeting place? (for those that dont know Parrs Wood is a retail park and on the route to "Tatton Park"

Jay dubbleU

Don't know Manchester at all Gaz apart from a couple of brief visits to the uni at Salford so I'm in your hands - so long as its not too hard to find from the M6 8)

gb155

Jay dubbleU wrote:

Don't know Manchester at all Gaz apart from a couple of brief visits to the uni at Salford so I'm in your hands - so long as its not too hard to find from the M6 8)

Nooo mate we will make it as easy as we can, dont worry about that

Jay dubbleU

Excellent - looking forward to it

JOHN4537

As the last one went soo well its time to arrange another, due to mental work/home commitments I would like this on to be 30-40 Miles around Manchester, taking on very few hill (of course LOL) on Saturday Nov 28, With something like a 10 am start.

So whos in ?

Hi gb155

Have you room for another rider? mind if I join you lot?

I don't get much chance to ride out on Saturday's and when I do it is usually on my own. not much fun getting lost on my own!

Iv'e been reading about your blog btw and was well impressed with all you've done and managed to acheive with the Blackpool run etc. Very well done mate.

I'm losing the pounds myself but can't seem to lose anymore. Down to 12.5 stone from just over 14.

If you don't mind me coming along I can be there whatever time/date is decided. I can keep up with an average of 16mph but any slower will be nice

john Mc.

redddraggon

JOHN4537

Lol, John, the guy over your right shoulder is a_n_t (off bikeradar) I think, I don't recognise the other rider though but he's a wheeler too though.

gb155

JOHN4537 wrote:

As the last one went soo well its time to arrange another, due to mental work/home commitments I would like this on to be 30-40 Miles around Manchester, taking on very few hill (of course LOL) on Saturday Nov 28, With something like a 10 am start.

So whos in ?

Hi gb155

Have you room for another rider? mind if I join you lot?

I don't get much chance to ride out on Saturday's and when I do it is usually on my own. not much fun getting lost on my own!

Iv'e been reading about your blog btw and was well impressed with all you've done and managed to acheive with the Blackpool run etc. Very well done mate.

I'm losing the pounds myself but can't seem to lose anymore. Down to 12.5 stone from just over 14.

If you don't mind me coming along I can be there whatever time/date is decided. I can keep up with an average of 16mph but any slower will be nice

john Mc.

Hi John

The more we get the better, so it would be a pleasure, I have a few people from work confirmed so I think we are upto 16 now if everyone shows up

I have been out this evening so will work on the route tomorrow, meeting place still in discussion

El Diego

Sounds good to me!

gb155

El Diego wrote:

Sounds good to me!

Awesome Sig Deano Mate

JOHN4537

Redddraggon wrote:

Lol, John, the guy over your right shoulder is a_n_t (off bikeradar) I think, I don't recognise the other rider though but he's a wheeler too though.

Yes, I remember seeing A.N.T. at the Manchester skyride main event. I hung out with them whilst they did a couple of circuits. Great bunch of guys but too quick for me. Lol.

Cant remember who the other chap in shot is though.

were you there too?

redddraggon

JOHN4537 wrote:

were you there too?

Nah, I've only just come back to Manchester after six months in North Wales. I used to ride with the Wheelers.

Mog Uk

redddraggon wrote:

JOHN4537

Lol, John, the guy over your right shoulder is a_n_t (off bikeradar) I think, I don't recognise the other rider though but he's a wheeler too though.

That would be me

fungus_the_muffin_man

Just seen this and thought YAY! people to go riding with then realised I'm at a bloody wedding

Hopefully jump on with you guys next time if thats ok

gb155

Fungus The Muffin Man wrote:

Just seen this and thought YAY! people to go riding with then realised I'm at a bloody wedding

Hopefully jump on with you guys next time if thats ok

There is only one thing for it, say your ill, cant go to the wedding, then come riding SIMPLES

gb155

The route is now planned and updated, along with a few more detials

http://www.amazingshrinkinggaz.co.uk/blog/?p=406

Kieran_Burns

Gaz - can you save the route on BikeHike and put the link up here? That image is a wee bit small

gb155

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Gaz - can you save the route on BikeHike and put the link up here? That image is a wee bit small

Just hit the link in the post mate, takes you to the route for you to download etc

Kieran_Burns

Ohhh... THAT link! :oops: :roll:

gb155

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Ohhh... THAT link! :oops: :roll:

Take it the cape was in the way of your eyes

shouldbeinbed

Can I come on my sit up and beg or will I spoil the aero look of the roadies? I can poddle along happily at 12mph. is it still an 11 start,

I'll be riding down from Oldham if anyone else is coming from North Mcr first.

redddraggon

Gaz, you sure you don't want to take a quieter route to Tatton Park? I came back that way on my ride on Saturday and it was proper congested - I wouldn't fancy leading 20+ riders down that way on a Saturday midday.

Cheadle -> Wilmslow -> Knutsford (sort of route) would probably be a lot quieter, might be a couple of miles more though.

Jay dubbleU

shouldbeinbed wrote:

Can I come on my sit up and beg or will I spoil the aero look of the roadies? I can poddle along happily at 12mph. is it still an 11 start,

I'll be riding down from Oldham if anyone else is coming from North Mcr first.

Don't worry nobody minds what you ride - I'll be on this

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kpL89b9NWA8/S ... G_0118.JPG

redddraggon

Jay dubbleU wrote:

shouldbeinbed wrote:

Can I come on my sit up and beg or will I spoil the aero look of the roadies? I can poddle along happily at 12mph. is it still an 11 start,

I'll be riding down from Oldham if anyone else is coming from North Mcr first.

Don't worry nobody minds what you ride - I'll be on this

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kpL89b9NWA8/S ... G_0118.JPG

I'll be on this:

Jay dubbleU

redddraggon wrote:

Jay dubbleU wrote:

shouldbeinbed wrote:

Can I come on my sit up and beg or will I spoil the aero look of the roadies? I can poddle along happily at 12mph. is it still an 11 start,

I'll be riding down from Oldham if anyone else is coming from North Mcr first.

Don't worry nobody minds what you ride - I'll be on this

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kpL89b9NWA8/S ... G_0118.JPG

I'll be on this:

Showoff!!

redddraggon

Jay dubbleU wrote:

Showoff!!

To be fair it's the only bike I have in Manchester.