Author Topic: Cleethorpes Summer Ride UPDATED 27th Apr (Read 8004 times)

That Swan Guy · « **on:** March 30, 2012, 03:39 PM »

I'm looking at family cruise in Cleethorpes in the Summer, I had quite a positive response in Chester when I mentioned it, so I've done some research today.

****WILL BE JULY 21ST AND WE HAVE HALF PRICE ENTRY TO PLEASURE ISLAND****

http://www.pleasure-island.co.uk/

From here we can cruise up the seafront and end up on the pier. The route is all disused road, tarmac cycleway or promenade. Ideal for kids! It takes in 4 pubs with large outdoor areas. Ideal for adults!

For those who are not into this sort of thing, I can offer the use of this place which is about a 10min ride away.

Or this:

http://www.gravityparks.co.uk/skatepark.php?location=Cleethorpes%20Skatepark&uid=azumam

As the park closes at 5pm I looked at a short 2 mile 4 pub route, departing the park around 5:30 - 6pm.

I took the NS rider out to scope the possibility:

First a quick visit to the trails:

Then a quick stop at the Greenwich Meridian:

A look at the obligatory Lake Ride:

Thought of Kappy on the way round:

Before you hit the beach and the promenade:

If anybody fancies 18 holes:

Then a quick look at the end point, the pier:

Obviously checking out the hostelries en-route

For the evening, you can cast a net over all the bars and eateries, of which there are many.

Pleasure Island can take us any Saturday except the 28th July. Obviously August 18/19 is out for some reason

I need to get back to her pretty smartish, but it looks like a good plan for a family ride.
There are 2 holiday parks next door or if you want to book a B&B on Isaacs Hill you are about 200 metres from all the beach bars.

LMK what you think and I'll get it sorted

Nick

****WILL BE JULY 21ST AND WE HAVE HALF PRICE ENTRY TO PLEASURE ISLAND****

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2012, 03:51 PM »

It looks fantastic Nick and a great ride today for you.

I have to hang fire on stuff at the min though as redundancies are looming at work and the selection process is about to take place shortly.

Darren KAP · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2012, 03:52 PM »

You cheeky twonk Nick

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2012, 03:55 PM »

Quote from: retrodan72 on March 30, 2012, 03:51 PM

It looks fantastic Nick and a great ride today for you.

I have to hang fire on stuff at the min though as redundancies are looming at work and the selection process is about to take place shortly.

ooo eck! fingers crossed mate

Badbaldie · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2012, 04:26 PM »

sounds like a plan to me Nick

we need dates or possible dates

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2012, 04:30 PM »

Quote from: Badbaldie on March 30, 2012, 04:26 PM

sounds like a plan to me Nick we need dates or possible dates

Apart from MK, are there any dates I need to avoid?
If not I will have a look at my work diary on Monday and get one or two possibles sorted

stu27 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2012, 10:33 PM »

im in
come down with my son,he would love it
definate date would help though
nice one nick

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2012, 10:42 PM »

last pic is quality !!

brettypeeps · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2012, 08:36 AM »

Looks quality Nick. Let's get a date and make it happen

rhinocharge · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2012, 09:49 AM »

Why not get in touch with GYPO, they will be having thier summer jam at the dirt jumps, It looked pretty good last year live music, DJ'S stalls and flood lighting in the evening.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2012, 09:51 AM »

Quote from: rhinocharge on March 31, 2012, 09:49 AM

Why not get in touch with GYPO, they will be having thier summer jam at the dirt jumps, It looked pretty good last year live music, DJ'S stalls and flood lighting in the evening.

I'm in contact with Mark over there

Clean · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2012, 10:36 AM »

Looks like a plan, Nicole; hit us with some dates?

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2012, 10:41 AM »

Quote from: Clean on March 31, 2012, 10:36 AM

Looks like a plan, Nicole; hit us with some dates?

Don't worry Glen, I'm working on it

Clean · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2012, 10:47 AM »

Quote from: nickswan1 on March 31, 2012, 10:41 AM

Quote from: Clean on March 31, 2012, 10:36 AM
Looks like a plan, Nicole; hit us with some dates?

Don't worry Glen, I'm working on it

stu27 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2012, 10:51 AM »

Quote from: Clean on March 31, 2012, 10:47 AM

Quote from: nickswan1 on March 31, 2012, 10:41 AM
Quote from: Clean on March 31, 2012, 10:36 AM
Looks like a plan, Nicole; hit us with some dates?

Don't worry Glen, I'm working on it

nick4cof · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2012, 12:01 PM »

Me our lass & the little one would be up for it nick

magiccat · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2012, 02:12 PM »

looks good i'd be there don't remember cleethorpes looking that good

must be the sunshine

rad_pitt · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2012, 02:43 PM »

Well up for this - be good if a few stayed over the night too, done FA cup final weekend in Cleethorpes, as well as a stag do or two - it's a right laugh

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2012, 03:45 PM »

Quote from: magiccat on March 31, 2012, 02:12 PM

looks good i'd be there don't remember cleethorpes looking that good
must be the sunshine

Photoshop

madferret · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2012, 04:41 PM »

Give me a date and I'm there I'm only 20 mins away :-)

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #20 on:** March 31, 2012, 05:31 PM »

Right, I've been looking at the dates available.

Taking into account:
Radchester (both possible dates)
Bournemouth (June 3)
Cleethorpes Scooter Rally (Jun 23)
London-Brighton (Jun 29)
Pleasure Island not available (July 28)
MK12 (August 18/19)

This leaves July 14 or July 21.

I can't please everybody on this one but will take a straw poll.

LMK your preferences