Knutsford chain gang

daverow

I've just moved to Knutsford and have seen literally 100's of cyclists on the roads at the weekends. I was hoping there might be a like minded set of rouleurs who fancy a weekend spin into the peak district/penine hills or elsewhere?

I don't think there're any clubs based in the town apart from the local penny farthing riders.. not really my cup of tea.

I'd be looking to do around 50-60 miles weather permitting and wouldn't mind including a few climbs. I average around 17-18mph on a solo over that sort of distance (if I remember to eat) so i'm going to be struggling if you're 7W/Kg

napoleond

Hi mate,

I live just down the road from you (Holmes Chapel)
The nearest big club to you is Seamons whose rides start from Altrincham town centre. They have different rides for all abilities.
There's Knutsford Tri Club who meet at 830 at the Shell Garage in Knutsford on a Saturday morning for their training ride.
I'm in Macclesfield Wheelers, we ride out into the peaks every other Saturday (alternating with a flatter ride) and there is a Sunday Morning training ride with no cafe stop.
Take a look at all the websites and fire off a few emails to get a feel for which is best for you.
I'm probably going to organise another Bikeradar Spring Fling ride soon.

daverow

Thanks for the info NapD! I had a quick look at the Macc' Wheelers site earlier on and it looks like just the ticket. I might struggle to get out before Xmas as we're still in boxes but, just having signed up for La Marmotte, I could definitely do with the mileage in the NY.
I see there's a CTC/Touring contingent amongst the members and, as i've done a bit of touring, it would be great to get more involved there too..

Will see you soon with any luck!

napoleond

Nice one