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gon2seed
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Nearly forgot to say, Counsellor Frank James met me twice on route bying me coffee & lunch, he is the chair of Headway South Staffs & also a top man, and generous to boot! Big thanks to Frank, & of course Kane I couldn't have done it without you! Certainly wud not have made it back! 
BigD
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Don't know if the above statement has been updated but the 'Old Railway' reaches the A41 just outside Newport, Shropshire.
however there is a slight muddy bit at the point the Staffordshire / Shropshire boundary. 
flossietoo
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Currently a very muddy bit!
YorkshirePud
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Stafford to Newport £2m cycle path to be finished by Christmas
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-27596494
They don't say which Christmas.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-27596494
They don't say which Christmas.
flossietoo
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In fairness, that is the last really muddy bit and they have already done the Newport end.
Each part they have done, I have hated. It looks horrible, all the trees are injured and everything is artificial. Then a few months later it is brilliant and I forget all about it.
There used to be a horrible bit at Wilbrighton. It was all rubble, like you would find beneath rail tracks. I couldn't cycle on it and used to cut into an alternative, very narrow path through the trees. It had exposed roots that would pitch me off the bike. Now, I can scoot along the line perfectly.
I still don't like the finished surface on a road bike but it is brilliant on my folding bike which has chunkier tyres.
Each part they have done, I have hated. It looks horrible, all the trees are injured and everything is artificial. Then a few months later it is brilliant and I forget all about it.
There used to be a horrible bit at Wilbrighton. It was all rubble, like you would find beneath rail tracks. I couldn't cycle on it and used to cut into an alternative, very narrow path through the trees. It had exposed roots that would pitch me off the bike. Now, I can scoot along the line perfectly.
I still don't like the finished surface on a road bike but it is brilliant on my folding bike which has chunkier tyres.
tek-monkey
wanna see my snake?
I'm up for that, if I can keep up!
flossietoo
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I'm in!
Avoid June 14-21. Apart from then, let Flossie see the Fox.
Avoid June 14-21. Apart from then, let Flossie see the Fox.
BigD
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Stopped and spoke to a volunteer belonging to a group called Sustrants he told me to check out their web site at http://gnosallsustransvranger.wordpress.com/
for more information and plans regarding the old track.
for more information and plans regarding the old track.
So I'm averaging about 17-20 miles each bike ride three times a week, but I think that it might be the crank making a very slight grinding action, although that could be my knees! I bought the bike second hand, and although it hadn't had a lot of use before me, I think it may need a M.O.T. So, is Henry Burton the place to go for this, or does anybody recommend any alternatives?
Cheers
Cheers
gon2seed
(and me! - Ed)
Got my Peugeot from B2B., Xmas 2012. Has been great, £70, massive bargain! They services my bike before my 106m jaunt to Barmouth; and I paid for new puncture resistant tyres, and Slime inner tubes, that they ordered and fitted. Bike was fantastic all the way, even up them massive hills! AND NO PUCTURES! 
Don't want to over egg it, but I LOOVE B2B. Helpful, knowledgeable staff, incredibly competitive prices!
Bike in question is the one in the photo. http://www.staffordshirenewsletter....-pull-pounds/story-21191487-detail/story.html
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Don't want to over egg it, but I LOOVE B2B. Helpful, knowledgeable staff, incredibly competitive prices! Bike in question is the one in the photo. http://www.staffordshirenewsletter....-pull-pounds/story-21191487-detail/story.html
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Withnail
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I've found H Burton ok - one thing i would say is that they tend toward the upgrade on any potential fix.
Having said that, they do ring you before any work commences, so you can ask them to use a cheaper option if you so wish.
One thing i do like about them, as opposed to some others i have found, is that they take your machine for a 'bit of a spin' before they hand it back to you - ironing out any creases that may become apparent.
Mind you, having said that i have also had great service from Back2Bikes.
Either/or really.
Having said that, they do ring you before any work commences, so you can ask them to use a cheaper option if you so wish.
One thing i do like about them, as opposed to some others i have found, is that they take your machine for a 'bit of a spin' before they hand it back to you - ironing out any creases that may become apparent.
Mind you, having said that i have also had great service from Back2Bikes.
Either/or really.
Carole
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Oh where is this lovely pub?