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Any chance of arranging ones in the New Year for school holidays? I would love to do one of these but weekdays are going to be tricky. (also super advance notice would be good for train bookings)

Today I took part in my first hill climb up Harris End Fell (Lancashire). Sat at the bottom looking up I thought I was going to be sick. Just over 5 minutes later I was at the top (somehow I thought the top was further so continued cycling past the finish flag), a glorious view was to be seen at the top, sunshine, blue skies & lungs that felt relief at not having to continue uphill. Turns out I was fastest female & came 10th overall (out of 16, but still managed to beat some guys). This time last year I would never have dreamt about doing something so ridiculous.

andytk don't forget you said you were Audaxing next Sunday.

It was great to meet those of you who I didn't know, although I have a lot of cake left still...mmm cake...Don't recall any falling off bikes, obviously we weren't trying hard enough.

We are now In the fringe...all five of us...Guinness is yet to be consumed.

Oh come on people!!! Every Guinness ride has been ridden in the rain, it is the way of the ride.
Man the flip up!

snotty otter, not when the cake contains guinness!

Marble arch you can take bikes into the garden, I do not know gullivers…in fact, I still do not know Manchester very well...

I am currently making tasty preparations for tomorrows ride. I hope you all like cake?

Whats with all this coffee machine talk?...moar guinness/booze/pub talk please!

1. rogan
   
2. hats
   
3. Emyr
   
4. Snotter
   
5. betty
   
   

why I wasn't automatically on the list is beyond me...I'll also attempt to bring some cakes.

I will try to come out next Wednesday, so long as I can get home & ditch the weighty carradice first! I'll look into the facespace thingy too.

It's the longest commute I've ever done, really thought it was going to be a lot harder. A mile commute doesn't give you time to wake your legs up.

Do you Manchester folk meet for drinks at any point? (compass beer style)

Pendlebury to Didsbury, managing to avoid the very busy roads & getting a good few miles in each week with a loaded carradice. Hopefully it'll make my legs stronger for the hill climb I foolishly agreed to in November.

Nearly finished my first week at uni, so, so much paperwork to get through! I am, however, enjoying my commute in Manchester more than I thought I would.

I got the S/M & would say I'm probably a size 10 these days (although I'm still a bit unsure as I've lost a bit of weight since leaving London!). There is plenty of stretch in the fabric so didn't feel tight at all, the S/M would probably fit up to a size 12 too, just feel snugger.

I decided to treat myself to a new pair of bib shorts for the 100 mile ride I did on Sunday, typically they didn't turn up till Monday so today was their first test day. I ended up buying the howies women's bib shorts, &, they are amazing. No silly shiny lycra, a reassuring fit round the thighs, no silicon round the legs but no riding up either & the chamois pad...it is easily the most comfortable chamois I have used yet. There was no bunching up anywhere, less padding at the front but plenty where it is needed. The best bit is also no stupid pink or pastel nonsense!

I will definitely buy another pair when I can afford to.

As for the "chamois panties"...the chaffing would surely be an issue, don't think I would want to test the theory out though...ouch!

CRB/DBS checks are currently non-transferable between workplaces. At the moment I have two for different places, even if you transfer department in the same workplace a new check has to be carried out. There has been talk of making them transferable in the future, but it will probably be a long time off.

Looking forward to a "plain" jersey...even if it makes me boring that I don't want shark pits/unicorns etc.

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This was delicious, shame I had to share it with my family as I could have eaten the entire thing on my own.

Sounds good. If Guinness is consumed a spoke card courtesy of Bernie will be provided, or saved for a proper Manchester G ride.

I shall be moving to Manchester in September & wont really know the area at all, so was wondering if anyone wanted to go drink some Guinness (or other ales) on Friday the 13th?

Today I received my Carradice College & quick release bracket, I now need to be patient & wait for my bagman to arrive. Susan moves up the leader-board.

27 x Sue
12 x Priscilla
10 x Debby
7 x Christine
7 x Janet
5 x Andrea
3 x Susan
2 x Emma
2 x Kelly
1 x Debi
1 x Gill
1 x Vicky

hoefla, I have the dhb Aeron bibs & they're pretty good. The chamois is not too thick but I haven't had any issues with it bunching up, the straps stay put under your jersey, & they seem to be fairly true to size which helps with ordering. Saying that I'd like to give the howies bib shorts a go but may wait till autumn before purchasing.

Do come meet us at the beach, I'm sure that's when the real fun will begin anyway (food & booze).

Howies have finally made some womens bib shorts. Unfortunately only in one size at the moment & I don't have the moneys to try them yet...

Up North the weather was smashing! Lots of sunshine & warmth was to be had.

Setting off from Preston we headed northwards for Lancaster, travelling along a stunning country lane by the canal/river. Fields full of growing calves, lambs & buttercups. Somewhere around Caton we stopped for a brew in a biker cafe. Here I noted everyone on two wheels wears strange clothing - bikers in their leathers, cyclists in their lycra.

Another few miles onwards we finally reached our destination - Ingleton. A village of outdoor activities, caving, climbing, hiking, waterfalls, somewhere I would very much like to spend some time & explore. Here we replenished our energy reserves with what could easily be a loaf of bread, several tins of beans, & a shops worth of cakes consumed between us all.

Then for the journey back - hills, hills & more hills, up over Quernmore. For some strange reason I think I may be starting to enjoy hills...at least, I'm getting better, or I was having a good legs day...Scorton, we stopped for ice cream, oh it was good! The best £1.50 spent in a long while, delicious, creamy, MASSIVE ice creams. Then it was home time. Tired, weary head & legs, but happy & content.

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