[Netnews-action] 17 & 19 June: Bike Week cycling pub crawls

[Michael (Networking Newsletter Project)]

17 June:

GMCC ADULT SOCIAL RIDE

FRIDAY 17TH JUNE 2005

OVERALL SCHEDULE :

1. 1800  Lloyds Hotel, J.W.Lees beers (Wilbraham Road/corner of Manchester 
Road, Chorlton)
2. 1840  The Friendship, Hydes beers.
3. 1920  The Sidings, Joseph Holt's beers.
4. 2000 Nicholsons Arms, Frederic Robinson's beers.
5. 2050 Tatton Arms, beers a surprise.
6. 2130 Jackson's Boat, beers a surprise!
7. 2210 The Marble Bar, Marble brewery beers. (533 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton)

NOTES FOR PARTICIPANTS.

Sorry to be a bit officious, but we need a few ground rules to ensure a 
smooth running event:

1. Cycling whilst under the influence of alcohol can be hazardous (and 
illegal!) - take it easy and alternate or substitute with soft drinks if 
you are not an experienced drinking cyclist.

2. This is not a formal ride - there is no registration - you are free to 
join and leave the ride wherever you wish, miss out pubs etc, and you are 
responsible for your own conduct and safety.  We will try to keep to time 
to help people joining at points en route.   If you decide to stay in a pub 
etc you must find your own way back.

3. This guide should help you find your own way, but the ride will be 
properly led and those wishing to be guided on any stage must depart the 
pub with the leaders.

4. The organisers will assist with mechanical breakdowns if possible, but 
ultimately participants are responsible for their own equipment.  Leaders 
will be carrying mobile phones for emergency communications.

5. The schedule calls for an on-road average cycling speed of 10 miles per 
hour - the cycling distance is 18 miles. If you cannot manage this, please 
don't try it for the first time on this ride.

6. Have a GOOD TIME!!!

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19 June

>Loop the Loop ride Sunday 19th June
>1100 Chorlton Water Park
>1130 Athol Road entrance, Whalley Range
>1145 Sainsbury's car park, Fallowfield
>1200 Nelstrop Road, Highfield Country Park, Levenshulme
>1215 Debdale Park, sailing club
>1330 Albert Square, City centre picnic
>
>Please also note that it's a bring-your-own picnic, although there are
>several places round Albert Square where you will be able to get food e.g.
>Cafe Uno.  There will be a guided ride back to Chorlton on the new bike
>route through Hulme and Alexandra Park, probably about 1500hrs.