Biking Networking: Wednesday 3rd September

Disclaimer

Cycling is a dangerous activity which can result in serious injury or death. All cyclists are responsible for their own safety and must decide for themselves if they are a competent cyclist for the event they attend, cyclists must assess the level of risk for themselves before and during any event, and must not put other people at risk. No assessment of a cyclist's competence is made by the ride leader. Individuals must be able to assess obstacles and decide whether they have the skill to safely ride them. If an individual isn't sure whether they have sufficient skill to ride any section of the ride then they should walk it to avoid injury. All cyclists must wear a helmet and take responsibility for disclosing any relevant medical conditions, allergies and emergency contact details to the ride leader before each event.

Tuesday, 2 September 2008

Wednesday 3rd September - Macclesfield

Venue: Car Park opposite Waters Green Tavern, (opposite Macclesfield Station)
Waters Green Tavern, 96 Waters Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6LH (Parking free after 6pm)
Time: Meet at 5:20 to set off at 5:30
Ride: 5:30 until 7ish
Pub: Waters Green Taver for drinks and refreshments
The pub is fairly basic but its in CAMRA guide (sells real ale), and they have promised to put on sandwiches and chips etc. Stephen Jackson has kindly offered to pay for the food.

We are expecting a big turnout for this event. Please contact John Kitching if you would like to attend, and indicate:
1. If you are doing the Road Route or MTB Route
2. MTBers - are you driving and can you give a lift to another MTBer from the Venue to the Forest.

Road Route:
Stephen Jackson is planning a road route around Macclesfield, his initial thoughts for the road ride: 15 miles trip: up the Cat & Fiddle and then back via Wildboarclough and Langley reservoir. View it here

Mountain Bike Route:
Mark Slater is devising the Mountain Bike Route around Macclesfield Forest. We will need to drive to the forest from the meeting venue, so as to make the most of the daylight.

The route will be moderate to intermediate and around 8 miles long. 3 stiff climbs - one is reasonably steep but climbable in middle ring - second is a granny ring climb with little traction - good fun though. 3rd is on road but you know you have climbed at top. One rapid descent through forest and final technical descent down charity lane to leave smile on face. Should take about hour and a half with filming stops and comedy crashes. You will need a Mountain Bike for this ride!!

Hope to see you there for what will be the final daylight meet of the year.