Chest-Air - March 23rd Back in sunny Chester

[NORTY40]

I've finally finshed my first rider so count me in for the day(at least)...can't wait to actually ride a bleedin bmx instead of worrying about getting muck on those NOS (before fitting)tyres 

Will be great to put names to faces

Is anybody else going from Wigan out of interest ?

Regards Ant

There's a few of us who usually get the train to Chester from Wigan 

[Retrodan72]

We're aiming to meet at 1pm, but if anyone wants to meet earlier - as some of the guys did on Leeds, then lmk?

[factory pilot]

I've finally finshed my first rider so count me in for the day(at least)...can't wait to actually ride a bleedin bmx instead of worrying about getting muck on those NOS (before fitting)tyres 

Will be great to put names to faces

Is anybody else going from Wigan out of interest ?

Regards Ant

There's a few of us who usually get the train to Chester from Wigan 

that sounds perfect mate...will give you a PM when I get chance.... great news

[NORTY40]

I've finally finshed my first rider so count me in for the day(at least)...can't wait to actually ride a bleedin bmx instead of worrying about getting muck on those NOS (before fitting)tyres 

Will be great to put names to faces

Is anybody else going from Wigan out of interest ?

Regards Ant

There's a few of us who usually get the train to Chester from Wigan 

that sounds perfect mate...will give you a PM when I get chance.... great news

I didn't say you could come with us though !



Only Joking mate , the more the merrier and were a friendly bunch   

PM sent

[Bigbadsam]

I'll be on the wigan train coming through from westhoughton Ant. Where abouts in wigan you from mate.

[brettypeeps]

After Wigan this weekend I am looking forward to this Ride even more than ever.  The Bikes already in Wales ready for this

[NORTY40]

After Wigan this weekend I am looking forward to this Ride even more than ever. 

Bet that was a lonely ride 

[brettypeeps]

After Wigan this weekend I am looking forward to this Ride even more than ever. 

Bet that was a lonely ride 

Should I have said Last weekend 

[NORTY40]

After Wigan this weekend I am looking forward to this Ride even more than ever. 

Bet that was a lonely ride 

Should I have said Last weekend 

It was the Wigan bit that was throwing me ..... I thought you went to Leeds 

[Retrodan72]

X2......

[brettypeeps]

After Wigan this weekend I am looking forward to this Ride even more than ever. 

Bet that was a lonely ride 

Should I have said Last weekend 

It was the Wigan bit that was throwing me ..... I thought you went to Leeds 

it is all up t' North.  It is because I was discussing Wigan with Lenny    Fair one 

[rick1970]

After Wigan this weekend I am looking forward to this Ride even more than ever. 

Bet that was a lonely ride 

     

[Retrodan72]

A few members have commented to me about keeping this in the city centre, so we'll scrap Telfords this year, and aim for the hot spots where the clunge is likely to be.

[Bigfrawg]

Where are you guys staying ? Need to book a hotel

[Retrodan72]

Ask Mani for any advice on hotels.

Is there any of the riders from the previous 2 Chester rides that have any preferences for any of the boozers that we've visited previously?

As the amount of riders is increasing each year, me & Brett have to rethink on which juicer has the space to cater for us all.

[Clean]

Is there any of the riders from the previous 2 Chester rides that have any preferences for any of the boozers that we've visited previously?

I enjoyed the one by the canal and the one with the Beer Garden that we all squeezed in to. 

[Retrodan72]

Is there any of the riders from the previous 2 Chester rides that have any preferences for any of the boozers that we've visited previously?

I enjoyed the one by the canal and the one with the Beer Garden that we all squeezed in to. 

I'm in the process of drawing a map/route up at work, I wasn't really thinking about the one with the little beer garden this year, as it's so tight, the canal one is defo on there though.

[brettypeeps]

The bar of the hanging BMXs has welcomes us back and are getting extra staff in an we will start with the same first bar as last year. I agree that we skip Telford and get to the city centre sooner

[That Swan Guy]

The bar of the hanging BMXs has welcomes us back and are getting extra staff in an we will start with the same first bar as last year. I agree that we skip Telford and get to the city centre sooner

 

[Retrodan72]

@Brett, I've drawn a map at work and will post up tonight, when I'm in on nights. I've included the little beer garden pub, as well as the one next door. I've sent us dorm the river this year to the boathouse, it's got a big car park with tables, has had a recent refurb, will be great for pics by the river, and more importantly, will have clunge there.

[Badbaldie]

hanging bikes of Chester pub has always been good, canal pub was good to plenty room outside but bar was packed. and full of kids ..... on bikes    the bmx drive in burger king was a good food stop too 

[Retrodan72]

Ok, so I've done a map, not brilliant, but I'm not a designer. It's simple to follow, the red circles are where we need to be, times not stated, as these things never stick to their times.

The yellow dotted lined arrows are which direction we are heading, obviously.

And the blue numbers are the order the places are in.

This is subject to change, as Brett being lead organiser may want a different plan for the day.

I'm purely adding my knowledge as a local.



Key:

1) Station
2) Lock Keeper - where we had a buffet last year.
3) The Boathouse - down by the river
4) Off The Wall - in town, or The Ship, decent boozer over the bridge??
5) Bar Lounge, ideal if quiet.
6) Ye Olde Custom House - hanging beer garden of BMX
7) Slug & Lettuce - where the doormen loved us last year.
Coach House - by the town hall where we had the group shot last year.
9) The Vic & Commercial - cool courtyard, bikes were away by this time last year.

I've added a bit for Carlos, in case he gets lost.....again!!

[stu27]

cracking map Dan
shouldnt there be a puddle were Carls hotel is?

[Retrodan72]

 

I'm not that good on excel yet Stu.

[NORTY40]

Good work Dan  

I don't think Carl will be stopping in that hotel ...... it was fully booked when i checked on Monday