Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1736870 times)

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #14375 on:** 18 February, 2020, 10:31:12 am »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 18 February, 2020, 09:58:36 am

I think papermill lock might require a scuba kit?

On Sunday evening the alternative route (church Rd from Boreham) was flooded over axle depth, and it was impossible to see where the road went, and it was dark

I'll check out the local routes later today...

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #14376 on:** 18 February, 2020, 11:19:59 am »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 18 February, 2020, 09:58:36 am

I think papermill lock might require a scuba kit?

The sun is out now, it'll be fine!

BFC · « **Reply #14377 on:** 18 February, 2020, 07:33:35 pm »

Bumfords Lane also has a lot of history with flooding, and some pretty big potholes in the flooded sections.

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #14378 on:** 18 February, 2020, 08:42:32 pm »

Quote from: BFC on 18 February, 2020, 07:33:35 pm

Bumfords Lane also has a lot of history with flooding, and some pretty big potholes in the flooded sections.

I was expecting Bumfords lane to be under water, but the Church road side was a surprise, especially how deep it was.

Tomsk · « **Reply #14379 on:** 19 February, 2020, 09:04:27 am »

I'll be along tonight, via a non-flooded route ... 30 yards of the lane from High Roding to High Easter was still under water on my way home last night, though passable with dry feet due to some judicious one-legged pedalling. I think this was where Raymond nearly came to a soggy stop, on Brazier's Run on Sunday according to Big Saxon. Nearby there was also a tree to climb over, though that has now been dealt with. Having done some route optimisation earlier in the ride and done the Tomsk's Time-Portal thing, I went the long way round via the Spotted Dog to avoid this known flood prone spot.

Carlosfandango · « **Reply #14380 on:** 19 February, 2020, 09:48:09 am »

Sounds like you've got your route sorted Tomsk, not sure about the Witham peloton though. I've visions of OD leading the peloton into a huge puddle, disappearing underwater, then still cycling, appearing wet but unscathed out of the other side, Danny MacAskill style.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #14381 on:** 19 February, 2020, 01:38:47 pm »

Hoe Mill lock is passable (The Causeway), the bit North of the lock is a big puddle but I just used the walkway to get past it. It looked rideable when I watched car drive through after I had started walking across the footway.

https://goo.gl/maps/918GALsV47mbdqq67

Carlosfandango · « **Reply #14382 on:** 19 February, 2020, 01:40:44 pm »

Don't worry, as long as you can still breathe it'll be fine.

huggy · « **Reply #14383 on:** 19 February, 2020, 03:11:06 pm »

I'm declaring a Colonial Interference Incident

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #14384 on:** 19 February, 2020, 03:57:12 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 19 February, 2020, 03:11:06 pm

I'm declaring a Colonial Interference Incident

Come along later? Train assist?

Andy C33 · « **Reply #14385 on:** 19 February, 2020, 05:46:02 pm »

Due to unforeseen family issues I’m not sure if I can attend tonight’s festivities.

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #14386 on:** 19 February, 2020, 06:11:58 pm »

I'll be travelling direct tonight (still trying to dry my shoes from Sunday

Tomsk · « **Reply #14387 on:** 20 February, 2020, 09:26:05 am »

Next week: an Arrow Pubinar at the OT, if enough of the potential riders can make it. I promise to keep it brief and not to cajole the retired randonneurs to our end of the table.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #14388 on:** 20 February, 2020, 11:03:38 am »

Quote from: Tomsk on 20 February, 2020, 09:26:05 am

Next week: an Arrow Pubinar at the OT, if enough of the potential riders can make it. I promise to keep it brief and not to cajole the retired randonneurs to our end of the table.

Is this open to none ACME ? (I know Mallet Noir were considering a team and there was a lot of talk on Twitter)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #14389 on:** 20 February, 2020, 11:23:46 am »

Quote from: Tomsk on 20 February, 2020, 09:26:05 am

Next week: an Arrow Pubinar at the OT, if enough of the potential riders can make it. I promise to keep it brief and not to cajole the retired randonneurs to our end of the table.

Its still work in progress but our plans for Easter might allow me to take part in the ACME Not An Easter Arrow But Something Similar. We could have a table for each arrow or do we need two pubs?

Tomsk · « **Reply #14390 on:** 20 February, 2020, 05:37:26 pm »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 20 February, 2020, 11:03:38 am

Quote from: Tomsk on 20 February, 2020, 09:26:05 am
Next week: an Arrow Pubinar at the OT, if enough of the potential riders can make it. I promise to keep it brief and not to cajole the retired randonneurs to our end of the table.

Is this open to none ACME ? (I know Mallet Noir were considering a team and there was a lot of talk on Twitter)

Yes, all welcome. Camaudax are interested I hear.

Tomsk · « **Reply #14391 on:** 26 February, 2020, 07:33:42 am »

Beer Menu at the O.T. looks extensive! I'll be taking a gritted route.

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #14392 on:** 26 February, 2020, 11:03:26 am »

Where/What is the OT? I quite fancy coming along tonight to see if I can get in the arrow mood (or the not an arrow arrow mood). I have a trip into London tomorrow so I may potentially be a motor assisted.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #14393 on:** 26 February, 2020, 11:49:45 am »

Lower anchor street, Chelmsford, bear the cricket ground

huggy · « **Reply #14394 on:** 26 February, 2020, 11:55:27 am »

We have this 'classic' Witham Peloton route to the OT, unless anyone has any other suggestions.
For tippers' benefit the OT is at 30.3km on this route.

psyclist · « **Reply #14395 on:** 26 February, 2020, 01:09:12 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 26 February, 2020, 11:03:26 am

Where/What is the OT? I quite fancy coming along tonight to see if I can get in the arrow mood (or the not an arrow arrow mood). I have a trip into London tomorrow so I may potentially be a motor assisted.

Orange Tree ... in case the others didn't quite answer your question.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #14396 on:** 26 February, 2020, 01:24:59 pm »

I doubt I’ll be out tonight as I’m in Portsmouth still with much to do so I doubt I will be back in time

jiberjaber · « **Reply #14397 on:** 26 February, 2020, 01:52:16 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 26 February, 2020, 11:55:27 am

We have this 'classic' Witham Peloton route to the OT, unless anyone has any other suggestions.
For tippers' benefit the OT is at 30.3km on this route.

Plenty of train options out of London late on also

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #14398 on:** 26 February, 2020, 05:39:10 pm »

I'll be travelling direct tonight....

Andy C33 · « **Reply #14399 on:** 26 February, 2020, 05:41:08 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 26 February, 2020, 11:55:27 am

We have this 'classic' Witham Peloton route to the OT, unless anyone has any other suggestions.
For tippers' benefit the OT is at 30.3km on this route.

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