Pre-Pride Manchester Road Cycle
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On the Friday before Manchester Pride (some Outdoor Lads cyclists will be in the parade) come and join us on a circular road cycling ride taking in the quiet roads of Cheshire.
Starting from Manchester Victoria Train Station, we'll head towards Lymm, Mere, Knutsford and Tatton Park before making our way back to the start.
This road cycle ride is approximately 60 miles which will require a reasonable level of fitness to complete. There will be regular breaks for everyone to catch up and ride together so please don’t be concerned about being left behind. If you regularly commute 5-10 miles per day or have recently completed a 40 mile bike ride, you should be well suited to complete this event.
Look forward to seeing you on the ride!
Thanks
Rich
What to bring
Your will need a road bike or light weight hybrid. Mountain bikes are not suitable.
Apart from your road bike remember the following:.
- Puncture repair kit (or better still a spare inner tube) and tyre levers. Also any special tools that your bike needs.
- Food - bring small snacks such as biscuits, energy bars or gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit is great too
- A cycling bottle attached to your bike and plenty of water
- Eye protection - impact from a bee, grit or even a fly at speed is extremely unpleasant, sunglasses may do if not made of glass and not too shaded.
- Clothing: choose suitable clothes and footwear for the weather forecast and time of year. You will be exercising so lightweight layered clothing is best. Shorts are best even in rain, as they allow free movement of your legs. Better still you may wish to consider buying some a lycra cycling bib for maximum confort and sweat reduction.
- Footwear - If you have a proper roadbike, it's worth exploring clip in pedals, cleats for maximum power (http://guides.wiggle.co.uk/cycling-pedals-and-cleats-buying-guide-0)
- Cyclist's Helmet - Outdoorlads policy asks you to wear a helmet.
- Bag - Not essential, but if the weather is likely to be changeable or you wish to carry supplies and clothing, a small ruck sack or pannier bags attached to your bike could be very useful. We don't want you getting cold or wet.
- Sun cream - you just never know with the UK weather!
Food & drink
If a majority are in favour, it may be possible to stop at a cafe or restaurant for drinks and/or food en route but it is advisable to bring enough supplies to keep you energised if we don't stop.