Author Topic: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020  (Read 195744 times)

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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #425 on: 29 June, 2016, 04:15:47 pm »
It's easy to say now (having dropped out weeks ago), but there is no way I'd let a weather forecast put me off this ride. I assume *some* crap weather on any UK ride. It's July not January - any event should be rideable. If it's not, well the clover-leaf format gives flexibility to ride some nice roads without collecting points.

Each to his own of course - and I guess some riders have more flexible arrangements than others (e.g. no train tickets or beds paid for)
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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #426 on: 29 June, 2016, 04:16:37 pm »
I'm thinking of running a re-run of the event next summer specifically for those that have entered but can't make it this time (ie - DNS/DNF only), with a reduced entry fee (probably £25).

Go on, open it up fully next year for those of us that didn't enter at all this year :) I'm stalking the tread knowing i don't have the fitness but feeling like I'm missing out on a special ride...

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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #427 on: 29 June, 2016, 04:32:26 pm »
Of course, as flies drop... I imagine that also leads to no worries about drop bag size...

Not that I was going huge or anything !!
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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #428 on: 29 June, 2016, 04:48:36 pm »
Of course, as flies drop... I imagine that also leads to no worries about drop bag size...

Not that I was going huge or anything !!
Are we talking drop bag/holdall/rucksack/suitcase here?
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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #429 on: 29 June, 2016, 05:23:54 pm »
Of course, as flies drop... I imagine that also leads to no worries about drop bag size...

Not that I was going huge or anything !!
Are we talking drop bag/holdall/rucksack/suitcase here?

errr.....

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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #430 on: 29 June, 2016, 05:27:05 pm »
Is the forecast that bad?

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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #431 on: 29 June, 2016, 05:28:59 pm »
Don't think anyone's mentioned anything for Thursday evening yet, so in the absence of any other arrangements I'll be in the Albert and the Lion Wetherspoon's by 7 P.M. if anyone fancies a beer.

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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #432 on: 29 June, 2016, 05:34:03 pm »
Met office summary forecast is basically sunshine and showers, possibly hail and thunder.

Having rode Yr Elenydd in the snow this year, with temperatures as low as -2, I don't think the forecast is that bad.

Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #433 on: 29 June, 2016, 05:43:21 pm »
The Norwegians have it looking alright on Friday at Seascale.

http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/England/Seascale/

Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #434 on: 29 June, 2016, 06:36:20 pm »
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Weather isn't looking particularly good and entrants are dropping like flies! I'm thinking of running a re-run of the event next summer specifically for those that have entered but can't make it this time (ie - DNS/DNF only), with a reduced entry fee (probably £25).
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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #435 on: 29 June, 2016, 06:39:00 pm »
Don't think anyone's mentioned anything for Thursday evening yet, so in the absence of any other arrangements I'll be in the Albert and the Lion Wetherspoon's by 7 P.M. if anyone fancies a beer.
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/lancashire/the-albert-and-the-lion-blackpool
Depends on which train I manage to catch if I will be at the pub

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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #436 on: 29 June, 2016, 07:03:48 pm »
Don't think anyone's mentioned anything for Thursday evening yet, so in the absence of any other arrangements I'll be in the Albert and the Lion Wetherspoon's by 7 P.M. if anyone fancies a beer.
Do they have a place where you can park the bikes?

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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #437 on: 29 June, 2016, 08:18:06 pm »

Do they have a place where you can park the bikes?

BB

Don't know probably not. Anyone have a better solution?

Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #438 on: 29 June, 2016, 08:34:36 pm »
Very sad to say I won't be riding now  :'(
I came off my bike last night after hitting something and landed on my face. Eight stitches now under my chin  :-X

If anyone needs a train from London Euston with bike space reserved, you are welcome to my tickets (for a donation):
12:20 Virgin trains (via Manchester) to Blackpool North (paid £21)
return
~15:30  (16:55 Manchester) arrive Euston 19:09 (paid £36)

PM if interested.

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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #439 on: 29 June, 2016, 09:03:41 pm »
Don't think anyone's mentioned anything for Thursday evening yet, so in the absence of any other arrangements I'll be in the Albert and the Lion Wetherspoon's by 7 P.M. if anyone fancies a beer.
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/lancashire/the-albert-and-the-lion-blackpool
Depends on which train I manage to catch if I will be at the pub
The Albert and the Lion has seating outside at the front. It is next to the Tower and is likely to be crowded. There will be many places and I do not know Blackpool. Does anyone know a pub with a garden where we can stash the bikes?

I will have some shoes so can walk. It does feel right to go out on the sea front.

BB
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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #440 on: 29 June, 2016, 09:11:15 pm »
At the moment I am still coming, and fancy a 'spoons veggie curry and beer (as I will be missing our CTC curry night). I am bringing a coil lock for my hotel and train, and it has stretched around four bikes before. My hotel is two miles south of the pub, so just like my usual Thursday night ride home after four/five pints (not drinking that many unless I change from rider to helper).
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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #441 on: 29 June, 2016, 09:23:30 pm »
The pub is on a pedestrian area so  there should be a hand lamp post. I will get a tram down from the B&B

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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #442 on: 29 June, 2016, 09:46:33 pm »
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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #443 on: 29 June, 2016, 10:20:31 pm »
GWS Veloboy

Yes indeed. Take it easy over the next few days and hope you make a good recovery.

Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #444 on: 30 June, 2016, 12:52:07 am »
Very sad to say I won't be riding now  :'(
I came off my bike last night after hitting something and landed on my face. Eight stitches now under my chin  :-X

sorry to hear that but glad it wasn't worse, hope it's not too painful and you recover soon

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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #445 on: 30 June, 2016, 07:19:13 am »
 :(

Sorry to hear about your fall veloboy.  Sounds like a nasty spill. Take it steady and recover well.

A great shame you will not be joining us.
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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #446 on: 30 June, 2016, 07:35:34 am »
Well, the bags have been re-packed. Small rackpack with side panniers (easier to store the wet gear) in favour of heavier rackpack with side panniers (which wouldn't have been needed). My panniers (drop bag), are either too small or too big, so using one of my kids small rucksacks (I'm sure you couldn't fit more than five 2L bottles in it), so I hope Andy doesn't object.

Speedy recovery, veloboy. Do stitches=free drinks down the pub?

Hope to see someone at 'spoons tonight!
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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #447 on: 30 June, 2016, 10:02:52 am »
I'm going to be jumping on a train soon for the long trek up north. My bag is a little bigger than 5 litres, but that's through necessity as I need to carry my panniers, helmet and such the like in it ... less hassle than trying to remove everything from the bike when on the intercity train. Once those items are on the bike, the bag should squeeze down to a sensible size.

The journey for me is soon to begin  :)

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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #448 on: 30 June, 2016, 10:06:07 am »
Very sad to say I won't be riding now  :'(
I came off my bike last night after hitting something and landed on my face. Eight stitches now under my chin  :-X

oww! GWS

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Re: Mille Pennines 3rd July 2020
« Reply #449 on: 30 June, 2016, 10:08:20 am »
Well, the bags have been re-packed. Small rackpack with side panniers (easier to store the wet gear) in favour of heavier rackpack with side panniers (which wouldn't have been needed). My panniers (drop bag), are either too small or too big, so using one of my kids small rucksacks (I'm sure you couldn't fit more than five 2L bottles in it), so I hope Andy doesn't object.

Speedy recovery, veloboy. Do stitches=free drinks down the pub?

Hope to see someone at 'spoons tonight!

I have switched to a small day pack kind of bag instead.  Guess if less people are riding there is more room for bags

Probably not be at 'spoons, got a hotel (premier inn devonshire rd) nearer the start