Why not buy a frame intended to do that job. Salsa Fargo, Van Dessel WTF, Singular gryphon. I had a VD WTF which rode like a drop bar mtb now ride an all city macho man disc and have all the same kit bar the tyres and it feels more like a CX bike.

What time are you out? Could meet up I generally go via Urmston where the stables are to access the Tpt.

Thanks folks, for ease I’LL use the TPT, not thought of going round the airport so I will include that.

Your bike is too err god dam good, go and get dirty with it.

These look interesting http://www.velovitality.co.uk/collections/wheels-tyres-and-tubes/products/soma-cazadero-tyre-700c-x-42mm not tried them though. Currently using Kenda happy mediums 700 x 42 which roll well and have decent side lugs.

Aesthetically wrong, for me. Up until I did a skills day off road I road all downhill sections on the tops using cx brakes but I was encouraged to go into the drops. As a mtber at heart it seems wrong, but it is better. It just takes practice and a little bit of faith.

What about http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruit_pudding with square sausage, I love cooked breakfast in Scotland.

Good luck with the girls, small bits of advice which feel free to disregard. Give plenty warning of any transition times as children live in the moment and rarely think what is happening next. Offer forced alternatives e.g. do you want x or y, not what do you want? Keep your instructions simple and ask them to repeat what you have said. When they/she are displaying challenging behaviour use “shouting finished” rather than “will you stop shouting now” as your instruction is clear and given calmly. It’s very easy to get into a negative spiral, so where possible ignore the negative and praise the good. One good thing to try and do is reduce the number of questions asked, try to just comment on what is happening. We ask children far too many questions and that is stressful. Enjoy yourself and your time with them. Cheers 1 shed

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CFH !!!! You thought what about pegging?

Good work little man, making your dad proud.

Well we had a great time time today and took lots of photos. The weather was unusually kind sunshine and blue sky. Started at the bridge by the Lowry hotel. The buildings of interest were the courts old and new, the pump house, Wood Street mission, John Ryland, Armani, the hidden gem, town hall, central library, Bridgewater hall, the tiled pub nearby and then a building near Piccadilly gardens. Nearly forgot we included the Gestapo hotel thanks for the info Binners. Then we went to meet the rest of the family and had lunch at yo sushi at Piccadilly station. Considering this was a art project for my daughter I loved it, no shopping just looking up and seeing what a wonderful city Manchester is. Cheers 1 shed.

On returning from Paris on our honeymoon walking down the Kings Road my wife suggested the Bluebird Cafe, No thanks I wanted a bacon sandwich. It was great and just before getting it I walked passed a bike shop and stopped to smell GT85 normal life resumed.

Our man you would be a great tour guide.

Thanks for your response, lots to see and do tomorrow.

Can recommend Trek 69er just been out on mine don’t know why it works but it does. Happy riding 1 shed.

Have you got the cycle GM maps they are free. Not north but the penine way by Lymm is flat and traffic free.

http://www.maltdog.com/ in Monton. Not too far away taxi or the 33 bus. My local friendly and has good beer. Cheers 1 shed.

Delamere is worth exploring, still a short distance in the car.

Disc, I’ll give you a ring Tim thanks.

Fantastic stuff big thumbs up

3 bottles of IPA gone, made tea think a early night for me or carry on till I -drugs were fish his sun big f duh f toy yr es at him josh

http://www.gravelbike.com/?p=253 kenda happy mediums. They are good.

Enjoyed your blog

A tyre to consider Kenda happy mediums http://www.gravelbike.com/?p=253 got mine on my all city macho man appear to be a good all rounder as long as its not a gloop fest.

Anyone else?

Thanks for the help folks.

http://www.steilstonschoolhouse.co.uk/ just over the border near Dumfries plenty of riding nearby.

Old rake and a old for sale sign cut in half for collecting old school.

Just spoke to my brother in law and he is investigating a Simon & Patrick for me?

http://www.dunskiag.co.uk/index.htm very nice and also have the long barn which is a bit cheaper but still fantastic including hot tub and sauna. Stayed in both happily recommend.

I live near Swinton and will recommend housing nearby, Ellesmere Park Eccles posh with some lovely big houses. Pockets of Irlams of the Height around Lancaster road, Monton nice houses with a proper high street bars, restaurants and shops. Worsley pretty but lacking a proper high street. Boothstown a bit BMW impress the neighbours. The commute from the Bolton or Bury side would be horrid but it depends what your used to? Good luck with your search. Cheers 1 shed.

I’ve got the 1020 love it great camera this is my 2nd Windows phone

Now put my Shed Queen in the classifieds so anyone want to swap their mountain bike for a carbon road bike?

Idle curiosity and a bit of people watching. I’ll buy some stuff when they have another clearance weekend.

If your on the beach be careful with the tide it comes in very fast. Little streams turn into fast flowing rivers. Found out whilst playing on the dunes.

How about yo sushi at Piccadilly station, nice food and lots to look at, and get the tram in. Should keep the little one amused.

Peanut butter, cottage cheese, salad and lots of black pepper
Roast beef, potato salad and tomato and lots of black pepper
Thick butter, cold baked beans and lots of black pepper
Bacon, avocado and raspberry jam
Thanks 1 shed

For any of you who bought chipie clothes in Manchester that were a bit out their, yes I was the colour blind buyer.

Built up mine very good bike http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/frames-forks-c6/cyclocross-frames-c49/all-city-macho-man-disc-frameset-p567 can a nice wide tyres in. This helped http://blog.treefortbikes.com/index.php/posts/4083
Cheers 1 shed