NEW Fat Boy Weekend Ride--Route Now Up

gb155
gb155 Posts: 2,048
edited November 2009 in Commuting chat
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  • jobysp
    jobysp Posts: 68
    If you can change the date - I'll be in, although not as fat as I used to be :)
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  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Done, I was thinking of a Saturday anyways as people wanted to join the last one but had issues with Sunday public transport.
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • jobysp
    jobysp Posts: 68
    Then sign me up buddy - be nice before I do the Middleton Club Run ride the day after :)
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  • I'm in too then.

    :D
  • I was gonna say GB, should they not count as a slightly chubby rides now given your great transition? 8)
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  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    I was gonna say GB, should they not count as a slightly chubby rides now given your great transition? 8)

    LOL Thanks byt @ 21stone im still a fat boy :)

    We have 5 confirmed riders already :D
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    Have you got a route in mind? Could be tempted, just the idea of a 75 mile drive each way that may get in the way :(
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    Whereabouts are we meeting?
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  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Have you got a route in mind? Could be tempted, just the idea of a 75 mile drive each way that may get in the way :(

    Well if you do turn up we will gove you a sticker "Most Commited" :)

    Not yet, im gonna work on one this week, Will start Manchester CC
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Whereabouts are we meeting?

    Manchester CC, Route to be worked out this week, you in ?
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Like to Gaz but can we make the start around 11.00 - its a three hour drive for me
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Like to Gaz but can we make the start around 11.00 - its a three hour drive for me

    Giess you would get that sticket then :o

    Happy to start at 11 if everyone else is
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    gb155 wrote:
    Have you got a route in mind? Could be tempted, just the idea of a 75 mile drive each way that may get in the way :(

    Well if you do turn up we will gove you a sticker "Most Commited" :)

    Not yet, im gonna work on one this week, Will start Manchester CC

    Where's Manchester CC? :? You got a postcode or address?
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    You have to make sure the circuit involves a pub.

    Or you'll need to supply the food halfway 'round; and it'll need to be cooked :wink:
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  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    gb155 wrote:
    Have you got a route in mind? Could be tempted, just the idea of a 75 mile drive each way that may get in the way :(

    Well if you do turn up we will gove you a sticker "Most Commited" :)

    Not yet, im gonna work on one this week, Will start Manchester CC

    Where's Manchester CC? :? You got a postcode or address?

    Sorry I mean, Manchester City Center, try M1 6AD, Might not be out meeting point but it gies you an idea
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    You have to make sure the circuit involves a pub.

    Or you'll need to supply the food halfway 'round; and it'll need to be cooked :wink:

    I'll leave that to you mate, joking aside just read your PM, no probs I full understand, we will see how it goes yeah but please do keep me updated
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • jobysp
    jobysp Posts: 68
    I'm guessing he means City Centre?
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    Erm Gaz - Manchester City Centre on a Saturday? at 11am???? I guess you know some quiet roads then.

    (I was there on Friday - Quay Street, opposite Walkabout)
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    2012 Felt F65X
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  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Erm Gaz - Manchester City Centre on a Saturday? at 11am???? I guess you know some quiet roads then.

    (I was there on Friday - Quay Street, opposite Walkabout)

    Thats the bonus of being on bikes :D
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    gb155 wrote:
    Whereabouts are we meeting?

    Manchester CC, Route to be worked out this week, you in ?

    Definitely, unless something unforeseen happens.
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  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    gb155 wrote:
    Whereabouts are we meeting?

    Manchester CC, Route to be worked out this week, you in ?

    Definitely, unless something unforeseen happens.

    Great, Cheers Man
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    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
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • essexian
    essexian Posts: 187
    Can you put me down as a maybe please as whilst 30 miles is okay for me, I'm not fit enough to do a 40 mile ride (yet). I would like to see a route before I commit.

    The date and time (10 or 11) is fine by me...and I have a pass out from her in charge.
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    essexian wrote:
    Can you put me down as a maybe please as whilst 30 miles is okay for me, I'm not fit enough to do a 40 mile ride (yet). I would like to see a route before I commit.

    The date and time (10 or 11) is fine by me...and I have a pass out from her in charge.

    Will do mate, Im still rubbish on hills carrying my weight so its going to be pretty much flat, the route I have in mind is a little under 35 miles and we will go as fast as the slowest rider so no worries there mate.
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • jobysp
    jobysp Posts: 68
    Going up towards the Manchester 100 route - Tatton Park way - some nice flats there
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  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    jobysp wrote:
    Going up towards the Manchester 100 route - Tatton Park way - some nice flats there

    Yup thats what I had in my head as an idea TBH
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • jobysp
    jobysp Posts: 68
    Manchester to Tatton Park then - stop for a bite to eat and a coffee then back to Manchester - Lost has a great route - will work out about 40 miles - with us cycling to and from Mcr - should work out 60 :)
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  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Sounds good to me - bear in mind my pb is 35 miles at an average of 12mph so 35-40 should be OK 8)
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    Sounds good to me - bear in mind my pb is 35 miles at an average of 12mph so 35-40 should be OK 8)

    You had hills then... admittedly not many, but there were some 8)
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    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
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  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    True - and I've got ride of the Contis and replaced the with Marathon 1.5s - just have to make sure the saddle is broken in in time 8)