Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1750834 times)

Tomsk · « **Reply #8500 on:** 04 January, 2016, 05:45:49 pm »

I'll go directly to Messing - via Silver End and Kelvedon most likely.

tedshred · « **Reply #8501 on:** 04 January, 2016, 06:43:54 pm »

See you all there at 9.15ish.

Andy C33 · « **Reply #8502 on:** 04 January, 2016, 07:10:25 pm »

Hope to be out.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #8503 on:** 04 January, 2016, 09:31:22 pm »

I'll probably route solo, undecided if via Maldon or direct...

huggy · « **Reply #8504 on:** 06 January, 2016, 08:39:15 am »

If I can't depart until after 8 I'll ride this direct route to Messing, and use it for home too.
How many likely to be meeting @ Spa Rd roundabout at 7:30 this evening?

tedshred · « **Reply #8505 on:** 06 January, 2016, 09:39:25 am »

Unless I get home unfeasibly early I will probably go direct from home, something like this:

http://ridewithgps.com/users/579305/routes

The Retiree · « **Reply #8506 on:** 06 January, 2016, 09:54:49 am »

On a serious note you may have seen the reports in the local news of debris being left in the road around the Tiptree area particularly Grange Rd, Kelvedon Rd and the B1022 - Colchester Rd which has caused significant damage to vehicles that have hit it. This has comprised of lumps of concrete, wood and barbed wire along with reports of rocks/stones being thrown at traffic from the road side the other week!

Of course this should be easier to avoid on a bike than a car/motorbike as we wouldn't be doing anywhere near the speed they would be but still worth taking care especially if you'are riding solo this evening.
#ridesafe

huggy · « **Reply #8507 on:** 06 January, 2016, 10:01:58 am »

Whichever of Ted or me ride through Great Braxted first can pick the other up off the road on our way to Inworth $:-\$
My route amended to avoid those Tiptree roughians.

tedshred · « **Reply #8508 on:** 06 January, 2016, 10:06:51 am »

Could we not adapt Fred like they did for tanks etc for the D Day Landings, perhaps he could have a cowcatcher coming off the forks or some sort of road sweeping device

However, as Fred is not out this week, just avoid Tiptree altogether like my route...

Oaky · « **Reply #8509 on:** 06 January, 2016, 10:07:25 am »

I'm planning to leave as close to 7:30 as I can muster. Following something like this outbound and huggy's route homewards.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #8510 on:** 06 January, 2016, 10:14:11 am »

Quote from: tedshred on 06 January, 2016, 10:06:51 am

Could we not adapt Fred like they did for tanks etc for the D Day Landings, perhaps he could have a cowcatcher coming off the forks or some sort of road sweeping device

However, as Fred is not out this week, just avoid Tiptree altogether like my route...

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #8511 on:** 06 January, 2016, 12:27:58 pm »

We could be vigilantes and find the little turds and beat them to a pulp!

One of the guys Mrs Tipper works with had rocks thrown at his car around Pods Wood.....I personally believe it is an escapee from Mersea Island!

Oaky · « **Reply #8512 on:** 06 January, 2016, 08:33:35 pm »

I decided against my longer route here once I'd done a few miles in the fog so I made directly for the crown and am now enjoying a pint of brewer's gold.

huggy · « **Reply #8513 on:** 12 January, 2016, 08:26:44 am »

Last call for late Velodrome entries tomorrow evening! I have 2 unallocated spaces still, one paid deposit by someone that probably can't make it after all and one allocated but not confirmed (Sister Carol!!)
Anyone fancy filling up the last couple of spaces, Witham Cycling registration can be sorted on the night. To save a long post occupying the whole page the latest joining instructions are in the spoiler:

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Hello All,
The velodrome trip is almost here so I thought I should send some consolidated information to you.
The £20 deposit you have paid or have promised to pay cash on the night covers the fixed cost for the booking and depending upon numbers I anticipate between £3.50 and £6 of your deposit will be offset against the bike/helmet hire (helmet hire is included with the bike so no need to bring your own unless you want to). If you have your own road shoes with Look Keo cleats you can use them and save the shoe hire fee. I recommend you bring your own mitts/gloves if you have them. Equipment hire charges are:

Bike/helmet hire = £10
Shoe hire (Look Keo cleats) = £6
Mitts hire = £3

Therefore if £5 of your deposit is used towards the bike and you need to hire shoes but have your own gloves your additional payment on the night will be £11.
I will assume that everyone needs to hire a bike, please let me know if you want to hire shoes too. Toe clip pedals are available in which case you can wear flat soled shoes/trainers and not have to hire clipless shoes, however I recommend that riding clipless is more comfortable and safer in case of losing a pedal and trying to pick it up again on fixed gear. If you do choose to ride with toe clips make sure they are tight!!

From the VeloPark - Helmets and clothing for track sessions:

Helmets must not have peaks
Helmets must be correctly fitted, in good condition and display CE markings
Close fitting clothing appropriate for physical activity must be worn
Mitts/gloves must be worn
Wear two layers on upper body
Shoulders must be covered
Do not carry anything in pockets
Remove watches and bulky jewellery
Cycling skinsuits or padded bib shorts worn with cycling jerseys are recommended

More details about the VeloPark are available at this link: https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/…/…/london2012/velo-park/…
Travel to Lee Valley VeloPark at your own cost, please note that we need to be there by 19:00 for safety briefing, bike fitting etc before the start of the 2 hour session at 20:00. This link will take you to a walking map from Stratford mainline train station to the VeloPark: https://goo.gl/maps/vD6WbtzSmU22, head towards Westfields shopping centre first . Note that Google measures this distance as 1.1 miles and 22 minutes of walking time. I suggest the 17:46 or 18:00 departure trains from Witham are the best options, I will aim to get the 17:46 as I want to be at the Velodrome a little early to register at reception.
As I don’t know you all personally and you have not all met me you may not know what I look like. I will most likely be wearing an alpe d’huez black with white strip cycling jersey and holding a small clip board trying to look all important. If you have any trouble identifying me if you call my mobile you’ll probably see me answer it.
If you have not already completed a Witham Cycling Led Rides Registration form at some point in the past you will need to do so, it’s free to join WC!
Please also remember the 3rd Party rider insurance requirement so you are covered in case of any incident in the Velodrome. If you are a member of another cycling club you may already have cover with British Cycling or CTC, we are affiliated with CTC and members of Witham Cycling can take up discounted individual associate membership here https://www.ctc.org.uk/join-membership/setup/AFMI using our club number 90063203 which provides 12 months of insurance.
At the time of writing I have two unreserved and 2 reserved and as yet unpaid for spaces, if anyone knows a friend who would like to join us please pass on this email and let me know as soon as possible.
I think that’s about it for now, I’ll try to answer any questions you have in email or call my mobile phone. Looking forward to what should be a great experience

tedshred · « **Reply #8514 on:** 12 January, 2016, 11:39:07 am »

Calling all Chelmsford departers.

Jiberjaber has suggested the 17.56 which should get us there in plenty of time.

I am assuming me, Jiberjaber, Bobb and possibly the Danbury Dogger.

huggy · « **Reply #8515 on:** 12 January, 2016, 05:35:16 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 12 January, 2016, 11:39:07 am

Calling all Chelmsford departers.

Jiberjaber has suggested the 17.56 which should get us there in plenty of time.

I am assuming me, Jiberjaber, Bobb and possibly the Danbury Dogger.

The 17:56 from Chelmsford is the 17:46 from Witham which at least trainmanbri and me will be on, may be standing room only

Kirky · « **Reply #8516 on:** 12 January, 2016, 09:35:30 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 12 January, 2016, 05:35:16 pm

Quote from: tedshred on 12 January, 2016, 11:39:07 am
Calling all Chelmsford departers.

Jiberjaber has suggested the 17.56 which should get us there in plenty of time.

I am assuming me, Jiberjaber, Bobb and possibly the Danbury Dogger.
The 17:56 from Chelmsford is the 17:46 from Witham which at least trainmanbri and me will be on, may be standing room only

OK I'll try for the 17:56 from Chelmsford

bobb · « **Reply #8517 on:** 12 January, 2016, 09:35:52 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 12 January, 2016, 05:35:16 pm

Quote from: tedshred on 12 January, 2016, 11:39:07 am
Calling all Chelmsford departers.

Jiberjaber has suggested the 17.56 which should get us there in plenty of time.

I am assuming me, Jiberjaber, Bobb and possibly the Danbury Dogger.
The 17:56 from Chelmsford is the 17:46 from Witham which at least trainmanbri and me will be on, may be standing room only

Excellent. I shall get myself to the station for that train then. Getting quite excited

bobb · « **Reply #8518 on:** 12 January, 2016, 09:36:42 pm »

Oh - are there showering facilities at the velodrome? Or is everyone just going to smell afterwards?

tedshred · « **Reply #8519 on:** 12 January, 2016, 09:37:39 pm »

Don't you get to go on the train very often then ?

There are showers there apparently.

bobb · « **Reply #8520 on:** 12 January, 2016, 09:50:21 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 12 January, 2016, 09:37:39 pm

Don't you get to go on the train very often then ?

Thankfully, no!

jiberjaber · « **Reply #8521 on:** 13 January, 2016, 08:25:55 am »

I'm going for the smell approach

(some might say that's no different from normal)

The Retiree · « **Reply #8522 on:** 13 January, 2016, 08:41:49 am »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 13 January, 2016, 08:25:55 am

I'm going for the smell approach (some might say that's no different from normal)

Ted would certainly agree after Saturday night - downwind.....

Tomsk · « **Reply #8523 on:** 13 January, 2016, 09:14:57 am »

I'm riding in to Chelmo from Dunmow - aiming for the 18:09, but might catch an earlier/later one depending...going to risk the cycle-parking at the station, as I've just discovered my folder's rear tyre has a split developing.

As I've got a 15 mile ride home I won't be showering at the velodrome.

tedshred · « **Reply #8524 on:** 13 January, 2016, 09:22:35 am »

Tomsk

You can do the leaving your bike at my office thing if you want - at least it is very handy for the station (if not Admirals Park).