Rider moving to NW UK from Charlotte, NC

Originally Posted by vtwinner

The North West also is home to a number of quality football teams

Just for clarification, that will be "soccer"

Originally Posted by vtwinner

and Liverpool are also nearby

Aye - Evertonians are laughing at the moment

I imagine that is only the first new word I will need to learn. Just reading this forum is big enough challenge. At least, knowing bikes means I can figure out most words. Now, the remaining question, will I be able to understand you guys through those accents??? Only time will tell. [/quote]

[timwilky]

Don't worry. We in the northwest are perhaps the most cosmopolitan of brits. We tend not to be the inbred stereotypes you find in film of visits to "the smoke".

You will be visiting arguably the best biking area of the uk and for the cudos you are just 30 minutes ride from the ferry over to the TT.

just remember life in the uk is a system of priorities

Beer, family, beer, work, beer, leisure

BTW Homer is regarded as god here but only a middle order ranker to the great god of saturday afternoon. yes you guessed it beer. no thats what you drink at half time whilst watching Blackburn Rovers, well we do need something to cry into lately

Hi,

Financially wise, moving to Alderley Edge from North Carolina will be the equivalent of moving to NYC and renting a loft in Central Park.

I live quite close to the Alderley Edge area, and prices start from around £125k (about $230,000) for a small shed and go up to seven figures quite quickly for anything of stature. Just as a comparision I was due to move over near to the IN/IL border ( Chicago/South Bend area ) a couple of years ago and went over to look at some homes. I was amazed at what my money would buy me - a 5 bedroom place in an executive estate with double garage, pool etc.. over here that same money won't get you a 1 bedroom flat in Alderley Edge.

In that area rental wise you will be looking at about £1000-1500 a month for something half decent, which is ridiculous.

I don't think you will get much change from £500-750 a month for anywhere to be honest. I've got friends who rent tiny flats above shops in the Chorlton area who pay £500 a month.

I would advise you to look well away from the city and commute in, which is great for biking

Some recommended areas around Manchester:

North - Edenfield, Hawkshaw, North Bury (around the hills, stunning for biking)

West - Worsley (expensive), Bowdon (expensive), Urmston

East - Mossley, Whaley Bridge - you have one of the best biking roads in the country within distance there (the snake pass to Sheffield bast the reservoir)

South -Congleton, Macclesfield is good.

Thanks for the tips. We should be there in mid to late February, just in time for Spring! Still cant decide whether to bring or buy bikes. Seems like new headlight assemblys will cost $500 each. Oh well. Gabby

[BillyC]

Originally Posted by gabby

Thanks for the tips. We should be there in mid to late February, just in time for Spring! Still cant decide whether to bring or buy bikes. Seems like new headlight assemblys will cost $500 each. Oh well. Gabby

It seriously will be more hassle than it's worth...

... as for Spring... bring your waterproofs!

Originally Posted by gabby

We should be there in mid to late February, just in time for Spring!

You'd better leave it a month then, or maybe even 6 weeks

I am thinking about buying a new rainsuit when I get there. Surely, you guys know how to make a better rain suit that these folks here.

Originally Posted by gabby

I am thinking about buying a new rainsuit when I get there. Surely, you guys know how to make a better rain suit that these folks here.

Don't be so sure...

Originally Posted by Cloggsy

Don't be so sure...

Yeah, do we actually still manufacture anything here in Britain?
..........apart from Boy/Girl bands and C class celebs?