NEW Fat Boy Weekend Ride--Route Now Up

Jay dubbleU

No worries - I did manage to pass KB on his Madone last time - of course he'll bring up the small pink bicycle with tassels episode

Kieran_Burns

Jay dubbleU wrote:

No worries - I did manage to pass KB on his Madone last time - of course he'll bring up the small pink bicycle with tassels episode

Well that and the fact I was standing still

Jay dubbleU

I make no claims as to relative speed

Big Wib

I was thinking of bringing the CX this time as it's got mudguards & I hear it always rains in Manchester

still gutted that we won't be meeting Vickie P. surely she'll want to go riding with a hero like Gaz?

gb155

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.

Of course, we are not bike snobs, tho I do LOVE my Ribble

gb155

redddraggon wrote:

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.

I am open to suggestions TBH mate, Im more Nort Manc (where I work) and Tameside (where I live)

gb155

redddraggon wrote:

Jay dubbleU wrote:

Showoff!!

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

and a VERY nice bike it is too

gb155

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Jay dubbleU wrote:

No worries - I did manage to pass KB on his Madone last time - of course he'll bring up the small pink bicycle with tassels episode

Well that and the fact I was standing still

With that cape ?

gb155

Big Wib wrote:

I was thinking of bringing the CX this time as it's got mudguards & I hear it always rains in Manchester

still gutted that we won't be meeting Vickie P. surely she'll want to go riding with a hero like Gaz?

It sure as heck rained today

I think Vicky said she was busy, I suspect worried that a fat boy might drop her on the ermmm "climb"

Coriander

i think the ride should start and end in Alderley Edge!

Selfish? Me? :shock:

jimmypippa

Big Wib wrote:

I was thinking of bringing the CX this time as it's got mudguards & I hear it always rains in Manchester

still gutted that we won't be meeting Vickie P. surely she'll want to go riding with a hero like Gaz?

Silly commuting rain Stats

jimmypippa wrote:

Once last night, twice today:

Aug: 4 in 10 days
Sept: 8 in 22 days
Oct: 7 in 17 days (off over half term)
Nov: 3 in 2 days

I think I am busy then, but am interested in others, especially in the Peaks...

whyamihere

Looks like it's a fairly easy ride from Stockport rail station to the start/from the end? If so, I may well be able to make an appearance. Not sure what bike I'll be on yet, depends on the amount of rain around and whether I want to ride fixed or not.

LazyBoycp

gb155 wrote:

redddraggon wrote:

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.

I am open to suggestions TBH mate, Im more Nort Manc (where I work) and Tameside (where I live)

I'm potentially interested in coming along, but don't know if I'm large enough!

I'd have to agree with redddragon though - not sure if the bit on Altrincham Road/Shaftesbury Avenue would be the nicest at that time. A possible alternative would be to turn left just after Wythenshawe Park, go through the Hospital and Dobbinetts Lane, onto Hale Road and then down Park Road, i.e. www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=25215 That would avoid the busiest bit, I think. Or, go through the Park to avoid the Tesco traffic.

El Diego

gb155 wrote:

redddraggon wrote:

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.

I am open to suggestions TBH mate, Im more Nort Manc (where I work) and Tameside (where I live)

That does sound a nicer route. That's the route I took to Jodrell Bank and it was pretty easy going apart from the bit where I went the wrong way over Alderly!

brownleather

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&sourc ... 23975&z=10

There's always that too

Kieran_Burns

Cycle route by commitee

I just bloody told people where we were going and that was that :P

Jay dubbleU

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Cycle route by commitee

I just bloody told people where we were going and that was that :P

I had no idea where we were most of the time - just followed KB

Big Wib

Anyone else interested in a taster session at the Velodrome?

Jay dubbleU

Don't think they'd allow my bike into the place - happy to come and point and laugh though

gb155

Regarding route im happy to change it for a "better" one as im not sure of the area TBH, (Although I have cycled that way a few times) so if there is some better way of doing it then lets make it so.

I really need to get my ass to the Velodrome TBH

Big Wib

Jay dubbleU wrote:

Don't think they'd allow my bike into the place - happy to come and point and laugh though

I think you have to use one of their bikes - see the velodrome thread (don't know how to link) - so you can't use that as an excuse.......

Jay dubbleU

I see what you mean - doesn't seem that expensive to borrow a bike for a couple of hours - never ridden clipped in though - might give someone else the chance to point and laugh

El Diego

I want to go to the Velodrome.

Big Wib

El Diego wrote:

I want to go to the Velodrome.

you're local so should be easy

I suspect we're too late to book for a Saturday this time but I can look into it. 3 people so far, any more & at what time?

redddraggon

I'd do the Velodrome

Big Wib

Taster Sessions
Essential for all beginners and riders new to the Velodrome.
Tuesday 12:00 - 1:00pm
Wednesday 12:00 - 1:00pm
Thursday 8:00 - 9:00am 12:00 - 1:00pm, 5:00 - 6:00pm
Friday 12:00 - 1:00pm
Friday Family Taster 6:00 - 7:00pm
Saturday 6:00 - 7:00pm
Sunday 12:00 - 1:00pm 5:00 - 6:00pm


Cost includes bike & helmet hire for Taster Sessions (£9.60, £7.50 concessions). Must be booked and paid for in advance. Cancelled sessions can only be transferred or a refund made if more than 7 days notice is given.

However, all weekend taster sessions are now booked up until February
Ah well. Shall we pop in too have a look and then arange a second FBR Manchester with taster session for nect year

LazyBoycp

Big Wib wrote:

El Diego wrote:

I want to go to the Velodrome.

you're local so should be easy

I suspect we're too late to book for a Saturday this time but I can look into it. 3 people so far, any more & at what time?

I'd be up for it, depending on dates.

Jay dubbleU

Big Wib wrote:

Taster Sessions
Essential for all beginners and riders new to the Velodrome.
Tuesday 12:00 - 1:00pm
Wednesday 12:00 - 1:00pm
Thursday 8:00 - 9:00am 12:00 - 1:00pm, 5:00 - 6:00pm
Friday 12:00 - 1:00pm
Friday Family Taster 6:00 - 7:00pm
Saturday 6:00 - 7:00pm
Sunday 12:00 - 1:00pm 5:00 - 6:00pm


Cost includes bike & helmet hire for Taster Sessions (£9.60, £7.50 concessions). Must be booked and paid for in advance. Cancelled sessions can only be transferred or a refund made if more than 7 days notice is given.

However, all weekend taster sessions are now booked up until February
Ah well. Shall we pop in too have a look and then arange a second FBR Manchester with taster session for nect year

Sounds good

gb155

Big Wib wrote:

Taster Sessions
Essential for all beginners and riders new to the Velodrome.
Tuesday 12:00 - 1:00pm
Wednesday 12:00 - 1:00pm
Thursday 8:00 - 9:00am 12:00 - 1:00pm, 5:00 - 6:00pm
Friday 12:00 - 1:00pm
Friday Family Taster 6:00 - 7:00pm
Saturday 6:00 - 7:00pm
Sunday 12:00 - 1:00pm 5:00 - 6:00pm


Cost includes bike & helmet hire for Taster Sessions (£9.60, £7.50 concessions). Must be booked and paid for in advance. Cancelled sessions can only be transferred or a refund made if more than 7 days notice is given.

However, all weekend taster sessions are now booked up until February
Ah well. Shall we pop in too have a look and then arange a second FBR Manchester with taster session for nect year

Thats a cracking idea

Big Wib

Coriander wrote:

i think the ride should start and end in Alderley Edge!

Selfish? Me? :shock:

Have you moved up in the world since the last FBR or are you just stalking footballers?