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Post by spike240 on Jan 19, 2020 20:23:19 GMT
I am going on a ride out on Sunday 19th April 2020 if anyone cares to join me.
We will be meeting at a lay-by on the A6, which is 4 miles south of J33 on M6 & about a mile north of Garstang. (Cove. Courage. Cocoons) for anyone with the excellent what3words app. Travelling north on A6 the layby is on the left. If you look on Google maps it shows Helens Snack Bar.
Meet around 9.30am & planning to leave at 10.00am.
The route is about 140 miles in total, unless I get lost which is easily done (I have a lousy sense of direction).
The ride will finish at Bullbeck lay-by near the village of Caton at around 4.00pm. There is a filling station in Caton and J34 of the M6 is about 2 miles further on.
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Post by m40man on Jan 19, 2020 22:02:42 GMT
Excellent - count me in. News feed updated  . |
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Post by Flymo on Jan 20, 2020 18:53:25 GMT
Very strong chance i''l be attending.... need to have words with my bunk buddy....
please stand by...
Regards Flymo
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Post by Beehill on Jan 20, 2020 19:54:01 GMT
Seriously planning to attend this. Brian suggested staying in Fleetwood. Anyone else thinking about that. Would like to meet up Sat evening if poss.
Andy
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Post by m40man on Jan 20, 2020 20:12:23 GMT
Some of us are already booked into the New Boston, Fleetwood, £40 a night 🙂.
41/43 The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6QE
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Post by Flymo on Jan 20, 2020 20:19:08 GMT
Well that escalated quickly.... see ya all in April  Fleetwood by the sea... wonder if it will be breezy  Regards Flymo |
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Post by spike240 on Jan 20, 2020 20:50:56 GMT
Wow, you lot don't hang about - brilliant.
See you then.
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Post by Beehill on Jan 21, 2020 15:36:57 GMT
Also booked into New Boston - thanks to a heads up from Brian.
See yous there.
Andy
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Post by Flymo on Jan 21, 2020 18:35:19 GMT
Wow, you lot don't hang about - brilliant. See you then. Well we like to get the best seats Flymo. now to plan a ride up on Saturday |
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Post by m40man on Jan 21, 2020 18:44:37 GMT
now to plan a ride up on Saturday Via Beehill & m40man 🙂? |
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Post by Flymo on Jan 22, 2020 17:45:57 GMT
now to plan a ride up on Saturday Via Beehill & m40man 🙂?  maybe more prudent to arrange to meet somewhere... preferable along a route... any idea's ? |
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Post by m40man on Jan 23, 2020 17:34:14 GMT
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Post by Beehill on Jan 24, 2020 0:14:12 GMT
Good idea. Going via mine would add to mileage considerably!!
Andy
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Post by verde on Jan 26, 2020 14:28:56 GMT
Me, Fern and Peter booked into New Boston hotel for Saturday and Sunday.
Bob
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Post by Flymo on Jan 26, 2020 17:42:51 GMT
Looks like we are having a party... Numbers satisfy the minimum requirements...
What route are the green clan expecting to take? Scenic or just bloody get there fast?
Yeah via mine would be ok I expect, coffee/tea and a biscuit could be provided... I will also have had time to install a coin operated lock on the bathroom by then 😁
From here north through the peak District but then it's a bit errrrr... I'll have to have a proper look at zee map maybe even do a reccky or 2 would make a good excuse to get out on the bike.
Regards Flymo
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Post by DahDit on Jan 28, 2020 9:02:32 GMT
Whoop whoop! I find myself available that weekend (for once!). At work on Monday (Up at 4am), so it's a hopeful yes for me. PS. Kudos for using the what3words locator. Very helpful, and helps spread the word. Cheers Brian, Rgds, Neil Anyone travelling solo in need of a room share in Fleetwood? |
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Post by speighty on Feb 1, 2020 0:31:11 GMT
Was planning to attend, but somethings come up :-(
Chris
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Post by spike240 on Mar 24, 2020 9:35:30 GMT
Well chaps, I can't see this going ahead - can you? I went on a bit of a recce last week and the cafe I planned on using for lunch said they would be closing soon because of lack of customers. Since then, things have moved on as we all know. I went on the New Boston website yesterday, but no indication of their plans regarding opening or closing. Of course all the pubs are shut then last nights announcement requesting us to stay home and reminding us that any more than two is a crowd.
I think there will be more to come from Boris. I see even more restrictions as time goes on.
If things return to normal by the 19th April I will be more than happy to do the run, but if not, will have to save it for later in the year.
Take care.
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Post by m40man on Mar 24, 2020 18:36:55 GMT
The hotel is currently saying they are shut, so will have to see what happens. www.newbostonhotel.co.ukAFTER CAREFUL THOUGHT WE HAVE TAKEN THE DECISION TO SUSPEND THE ACCOOMMODATION AND RESTARUANT WE WILL REVIEW THIS AND POST WHEN READY TO RE-OPEN STAY SAFE If they remain closed we can maybe move our bookings to a later date, or seek refunds. 😢 |
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Post by spike240 on Mar 24, 2020 20:17:18 GMT
Ok Martin, thanks for that ( didn't see that yesterday).
Prem Inn are offering refunds for our May trip to Nuneaton (I paid a fixed price & normally the dates cannot be changed).
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Post by Flymo on Mar 26, 2020 13:47:36 GMT
Damn you COVID-19... booking cancelled....
next time huh
Flymo
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Post by verde on Apr 6, 2020 17:11:16 GMT
I'm with you on that one, booking cancelled. 😪
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Post by spike240 on Apr 19, 2020 7:12:00 GMT
Well the 19th has arrived (it's my brothers birthday) and what a glorious day. I reckon we are all chomping at the bit, but we have it to do I suppose.
I'm going to have an hour on the pushbike - not the same though is it.
FAO Flymo - I have replied to you in the test area.
All the best
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Fleetwood by the sea... wonder if it will be breezy 
maybe more prudent to arrange to meet somewhere... preferable along a route... 
