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We often get folk joining in when they encounter us on our group social rides, but Friday's was the first on a penny farthing!!!

@amcewen
I hate to ruin this but they're not allowed except for one day a year. I hope it aligns with that (or engineering works and permission). I wouldn't fancy the climb on the newer tunnel.

@jamesb is that one day a year the Liverpool-Chester charity bike ride? I think that's what they're doing, no?

And bikes are allowed through the old tunnel every day, just after 8pm and before 7am (IIRC, I've only ever done it in the evening 😀)

I wouldn't fancy the descent or the climb on a penny farthing! I'd definitely want a police escort if I was 🚓

@amcewen
Yeah, that was the day I was thinking of but couldn't remember if it was Chester or New Brighton. Pretty cool either way.

Didn't realise bikes were allowed at non peak hours actually, we usually go through the new one. Glad to be proved wrong.

Now I'm going to go and have to do it myself aren't I?

@jamesb the climb out is a long and a bit nasty, and just after 8pm there can still be a few too many cars for my liking.

When there's a group of us we tend to get a police escort, you can just call them from the emergency phones at the entrance, and they're (IME) always happy to come and follow you through

It's best with a soundsystem too 😀 🚲 📣

youtu.be/gmzdtjxc4w8?si=vnUnd-

@amcewen
I've donated anyway just even in part to say sorry for being a twat who didn't read the page properly.

@jamesb that's cool.

And it's always fun to let folk know that you can ride through the tunnel more often. Most of the time I throw the bike on the train, but it's good to do every now and then