Cat and Fiddle rideout with Dilyan

[KLR600]

Well today turned into a bit of a washout but I got some photos so I thought I'd write it up anyway!

I'd posted in the North section to try and get a meet going for the Cat and Fiddle so I could find out where all the best roads are around here (Wales apparently ) and there were a few people interested depending on the weather. So obviously it rained all morning!

I'd arranged to meet Dilyan at the Hilton in Manchester city centre (as that's how we roll ) and he was the only one who hadn't pulled out so after me sorting out my girlfriends mini (£200!!!) bus pass crisis I went to meet him.

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After some brief introductions we set off down the A6 towards Stockport and stopped for cash at a Texaco.

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And then carried on down the A523 to the bottom of the A537 at Macclesfield. I decided to get my camera out at this point to photograph the most dangerous road in Britain!

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We stopped for a break and a quick drink at the Cat and Fiddle to see if anyone else had come up but no joy!

Dilyan at the CaF:

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And me looking like an old man:

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It started brightening up at this point so Dilyan suggested we rode the A54 to Congleton as it's a bit twistier and scenic than just heading back down into Macclesfield! Dilyan showed me a nice layby for a break if I'm ever up around there by myself.

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And after a quick break we carried on down to Congleton.

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The roads had dried and we had a pretty good ride down to Congleton but got a bit caught up in some traffic. We decided to keep it short today and Dilyan sent me on way back towards Manchester at Congleton. At least I now know of some twisty roads closer to home so thanks for showing me around a bit today Dilyan!
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[ms51ves3]

Good stuff

[Dilyan]

Does my a$$ look big in these?

Nice write up, excellent pics, especially having in mind how they were taken

Glad we kept it short, as heavens opened 20 minutes after I got in.

Hopefully better weather on the way, and better turn up!
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[rac3r]

How DID you take them?
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[doggone]

With a 450D apparently

[KLR600]

[ms51ves3]

[lllN30lll]

[woll]

The cat and fiddle isn't that good of a road imo. There's plenty better roads in that area. I'll have to show you when/if i get my bike running again.
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[yen_powell]

Some bikes just look manlier than others don't they. I'll bet that's even got a hairy radiator.

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[Suntan Sid]

Some nice "action shots" there, some nice roads as well!
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[MinhDinh]

I have held a chicken burger meal in my clutch hand and was worried to drop it let alone a camera! Good man!
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[Devans]

Nice pics mate, shame i was working.

[KLR600]

[rac3r]

Best way to try it is with one of those disposables but then the quality won't be great and you'd have to get them developed

Might try it with an old one one day
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[ms51ves3]

[rac3r]

£$£$$£$


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[ClockworkJesu...]

Nice shots! Beautiful countryside;
and nice bikes!

I used to enjoy rides out with some mates; but, they seem less appealing than ever now. Everyone else is getting quicker and I'm only ever getting slower.

Hehe, aww-well.
Got to love the rain. Without it, the sunny days would look a little less bright.