Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1753378 times)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5975 on:** 05 January, 2015, 07:44:43 am »

I should be good for Wednesday evening and I don't think the weather is going to be too awful. How about one of the Feering or Kelvedon pubs?

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #5976 on:** 05 January, 2015, 02:58:39 pm »

I think I might make it, my Wheels are in Chelmsford and likely to be picked up today

The Sun in Feering might be good or if anyone is interested in the extra Distance the Crown in Messing?

slipgate · « **Reply #5977 on:** 05 January, 2015, 03:24:09 pm »

I was also going to suggest the Sun! I'm almost certain I will make it - it depends on my client and the helpdesk chaps!

Oaky · « **Reply #5978 on:** 05 January, 2015, 04:02:38 pm »

I should be good for Wednesday night. Don't think I've been to the Sun in Feering or the Crown in Messing.

Tomsk · « **Reply #5979 on:** 05 January, 2015, 04:13:31 pm »

Yup....should be good for Wednesday, either venue is ok by me

huggy · « **Reply #5980 on:** 05 January, 2015, 04:22:04 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 05 January, 2015, 04:13:31 pm

Yup....should be good for Wednesday, either venue is ok by me

+1

The Retiree · « **Reply #5981 on:** 05 January, 2015, 04:27:11 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 05 January, 2015, 04:22:04 pm

Quote from: Tomsk on 05 January, 2015, 04:13:31 pm
Yup....should be good for Wednesday, either venue is ok by me
+1

+ 1

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5982 on:** 05 January, 2015, 04:29:42 pm »

Smashing. I think I have a route already. I will have a look tomorrow and post it for approval.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5983 on:** 06 January, 2015, 08:31:50 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 05 January, 2015, 04:29:42 pm

Smashing. I think I have a route already. I will have a look tomorrow and post it for approval.

Right then, second attempt, if any of you spotted my previous post with a route ignore it.

During November 2012, which was the infamous Dry November, we went to the Bell in Feering and largely followed THIS ROUTE from Witham, it passes the Sun. What do we think?

huggy · « **Reply #5984 on:** 06 January, 2015, 01:47:57 pm »

I seem to have done a remarkable job of ignoring you, I didn't see your earlier post.
The route looks okay to me...IIRC by the time we got to The Bell we really needed a pint

Oaky · « **Reply #5985 on:** 06 January, 2015, 02:43:46 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 06 January, 2015, 08:31:50 am

What do we think?

I notice a suspicious looking wiggle around Stisted. Is Madgements Rd an OD-special?

huggy · « **Reply #5986 on:** 06 January, 2015, 03:09:11 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 06 January, 2015, 02:43:46 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 06 January, 2015, 08:31:50 am
What do we think?

I notice a suspicious looking wiggle around Stisted. Is Madgements Rd an OD-special?

We didn't ride Madgements Rd last time, although looking at the satellite view it doesn't look too much of an OD special!
http://connect.garmin.com/modern/#activity/409619406

Oaky · « **Reply #5987 on:** 06 January, 2015, 03:19:25 pm »

I did have a quick squint at it on streetview and was confused to see tarmac with no obvious holes

huggy · « **Reply #5988 on:** 06 January, 2015, 03:35:14 pm »

I'm pretty sure we used Back Lane rather than Madgements Rd because of OD's bespoke way of navigating a route with faerie dust waypoints rather than following the pink line of righteousness

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5989 on:** 06 January, 2015, 03:35:22 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 06 January, 2015, 03:09:11 pm

Quote from: Oaky on 06 January, 2015, 02:43:46 pm
Quote from: Oscar's dad on 06 January, 2015, 08:31:50 am
What do we think?

I notice a suspicious looking wiggle around Stisted. Is Madgements Rd an OD-special?
We didn't ride Madgements Rd last time, although looking at the satellite view it doesn't look too much of an OD special!
http://connect.garmin.com/modern/#activity/409619406

I haven't purposely added in any CORing although if we stumble across some quite by accident

I shall be well prepared as thanks to Wiggle's so called Priority Delivery [hollow laugh

] partner I will be astride Claud who is shod with nobbly tyres.

After taking SoO the Ribble's back wheel out on Saturday his rear derailleur problems have come back and won't go away again. So I ordered a new one to arrive today which allowed for fettling tonight. According to DPD's driver (s)he was met with a locked glass door when (s)he tried to deliver to Kirsty's shop - which is bolloxs. They are trying again tomorrow so hopefully all will be well by the weekend. Wiggle have refunded the fiver I paid for my Priority Delivery

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5990 on:** 06 January, 2015, 03:40:01 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 06 January, 2015, 03:35:14 pm

I'm pretty sure we used Back Lane rather than Madgements Rd because of OD's bespoke way of navigating a route with faerie dust waypoints rather than following the pink line of righteousness

Point of order ... There is no rule that says we have to ride all routes I propose or follow my GPS. Although if we stopped both practices you lot would have about 72.76335% less stuff to moan about and 82.9887655% (approximately) fewer reasons to rip the piss

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #5991 on:** 06 January, 2015, 03:52:02 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 06 January, 2015, 03:19:25 pm

I did have a quick squint at it on streetview and was confused to see tarmac with no obvious holes

Think that Street View is from April 09....it could be a 'holey' different surface by now....

I'm happy with that route and my new Deore XT Hubs and A719 Rims will be a joy to ride on some OD navigation! (wee bit excited me thinks

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Tomsk · « **Reply #5992 on:** 06 January, 2015, 07:18:23 pm »

I have started an 'Essex PBP Training' thread in 'Audax'......could be 'Arrow Training' too

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #5993 on:** 06 January, 2015, 11:26:51 pm »

I might be up for an Arrow if anyone wants a Fat bloke on their team

I can go all night though

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5994 on:** 07 January, 2015, 07:20:21 am »

7:30 this evening at Spa Rd roundabout. Is this the plan?

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #5995 on:** 07 January, 2015, 08:03:30 am »

Works for me, as usual if I am not there don't wait for me I might be stuck on a train. I know a short cut to the pub if need be

huggy · « **Reply #5996 on:** 07 January, 2015, 11:12:57 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 07 January, 2015, 07:20:21 am

7:30 this evening at Spa Rd roundabout. Is this the plan?

Works for me

I'll try to resist the temptation to fill bidons with Bingle Jells

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #5997 on:** 07 January, 2015, 11:41:58 am »

OD, any chance you are about pre ride tonight and that I might be able to swing by and borrow some garage space for a few minutes? My new chain is slipping (on my new cassette) but only when I am out of the saddle. Having looked at a few opinions one is that shortening the chain might be a solution and although I am not convinced I have a spare one so am willing to try to take a link out.

I have the tools but don't fancy making a roadside repair in case I drop something that is needed!

Oaky · « **Reply #5998 on:** 07 January, 2015, 11:52:20 am »

I'll meet you chaps at peg miller's shortly after 7:30.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5999 on:** 07 January, 2015, 01:54:55 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 07 January, 2015, 11:41:58 am

OD, any chance you are about pre ride tonight and that I might be able to swing by and borrow some garage space for a few minutes? My new chain is slipping (on my new cassette) but only when I am out of the saddle. Having looked at a few opinions one is that shortening the chain might be a solution and although I am not convinced I have a spare one so am willing to try to take a link out.

I have the tools but don't fancy making a roadside repair in case I drop something that is needed!

Yes, no problem. I should be home by 4pm. Back gate will be open.