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27/08/2010 20:32:13
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cw42
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Well, I've just sealed the envelope on my application form and will post it off in work tonight (I work for Royal Mail at Mcr Mail Centre) I came out on the intro ride last week and thouroughly enjoyed riding in a group for a change. Thanks again to Rob and the other Wheelers who guided us around.
Should I introduce myself here? Here goes anyway 
Names Chris, 42, married to the lovely Johanna, 2 kids, Isaac 14 and Paige 15, dog Ellie and cat Smudge. Been riding bikes for years, used to be really into my road bike training while I competed in the NEMBA series back in the day. Used to also do the Leisure Lakes series, summer and winter, over at Tarleton nr Preston. However, kids, work and life in general got in the way, and also an obsession with cars (subaru in particular) and my cycling took a dive, while my weight took a rise!
Got rid of the car last year, bought a road bike on the cycle to work scheme (specialized Allez double) and haven't looked back since (except to check there's nothing behind me when turning right ) Done a couple of sportives this year, and also some mtb races (other bike is a cannondale jekyll mtb) and that is what I'm getting fitter for. Had some great rides this year while doing the www.cvmbc.co.uk and the pennine challenge, and have the Holmefirth challenge and Grizedale lined up for September.
I'm now looking forward to coming out again with you guys/gals on the sunday runs, when it's not my turn to take Isaac to rugby training or a game on the sunday morning. See you all soon,
Chris.
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28/08/2010 19:22:19
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rothers
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cw42 wrote:
I came out on the intro ride last week
Whose wheel were you sat on ? 
edited by rothers on 28/08/2010
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28/08/2010 20:56:03
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Ken Workman
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Good to see you're applying for membership Chris, it will come up for consideration at the next committee meeting on 13th September.
I remember work, cars, marriage and kids causing several interruptions to my own riding, maybe I'll get back into it someday.
As I don't do club-runs, perhaps I'll meet up with you at any of our remaining events.
Cheers,
Ken Workman
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28/08/2010 21:12:25
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cw42
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Cheers for the comments chaps. Any idea when I'll be able to post on the full forum?
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28/08/2010 22:25:10
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cw42
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It was actually a banana
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29/08/2010 07:30:15
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cw42
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Cheers Nick. Been to the velodrome and ridden when it first opened. Keep meaning to go back as I enjoyed it. Did the macc boxing day cross race a couple of times too, like you on my Mtb. Would like a cross bike and race the season but funds are limited atm.
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30/08/2010 09:55:38
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cw42
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Thanks to Ant yesterday for waiting for me at the top of every climb! I knew I was in trouble the minute I saw your group of wippets fly past me in Marple. The first little slope on strines road had me struggling to keep up while you lot just got quicker!
Still enjoyed the ride, despite the weather (or maybe because of the weather?)
I need to lose more weight and get better on the climbs :O
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02/10/2010 19:02:31
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cw42
Posts 251
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Well, pay day, and what to spend it on? How about a new cycling top in Wheelers colours
Very proud to be wearing this. Thanks to the chaps at Eddie Mcgrath today. A surprisingly pleasant ride out there as I was expecting the urban traffic to be a nightmare
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07/10/2010 09:40:56
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vince
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hi chris - just a quick note to let you know i will join you on your ride this sunday. not been on the bike for a while, so cat and fiddle should be interesting.
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07/10/2010 16:16:31
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cw42
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Brilliant, see you Sunday
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07/10/2010 17:14:06
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vince
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Sorry, Chris, got my weekends mixed up. Not going to be about this Sunday! Sure you'll have a good turnout anyway
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07/10/2010 17:53:54
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cw42
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no worries vince, see you next time
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07/10/2010 17:56:38
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aaronc
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I would love to come out on Sunday, but I have 2 birthday bashes on Saturday night so I am guessing I will be in no fit state!
Real shame as I have been waiting for another intro ride for weeks 
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07/10/2010 21:48:40
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cw42
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Come along anyway Aaron, you can always turn back if you feel too rough. No pressure to do the entire ride.
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08/10/2010 15:16:20
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Ben
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Well done for joining the world's best bike club !
I recently left a comment on Bikeradar for 'cw42' - something about the Knutsford Vintage bike races a few weeks ago....was that you ?!
Hope to see you out on a ride soon.
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08/10/2010 15:20:10
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cw42
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There's only one cw42 on the interweb Ben that is me! Would have loved to see those penny farthings in action. See you soon.
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08/10/2010 16:39:47
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aaronc
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Trust me, I will be in NO fit state to ride a bike at 9.30 Sunday morning
Hopefully there will be another intro ride soon!
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08/10/2010 18:30:59
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cw42
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aaronc wrote:
Trust me, I will be in NO fit state to ride a bike at 9.30 Sunday morning Hopefully there will be another intro ride soon!
I'm sure there will be.
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08/10/2010 19:16:00
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stonemonkey1972
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hi there chris, welcome to the club!!! we never did get to go on that bike ride!!! I ended up going on the intro rides in oct and then joined wheelers!!! I live round the corner from you !!!! Guess there is no excuse now!!!! will catch up with you on one of the club runs!!! the next 2 weekends I have scout camps and then away on hols for a week!!!! so I will have to give the bike a miss for a while !! saying that last weekend I went to the gym with a mate and it took 4 days for my legs to recover, squats, dead lifts etc !!!! anyway see you soon Gordon.
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08/10/2010 21:13:14
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cw42
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Hi Gordon, I've probably seen you about Romiley on your bike. I've been out quite a lot recently and have lost a bit of weight too
Hope to see you on a ride soon
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