Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1754695 times)

Oaky · « **Reply #9550 on:** 20 July, 2016, 02:08:22 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 20 July, 2016, 02:04:40 pm

So technically we could all meet at the Beehive so we all cross the border together

Yep - just need to check that my visa and injections are up to date.

Oaky · « **Reply #9551 on:** 20 July, 2016, 02:09:08 pm »

Quote from: Zienna2010 on 20 July, 2016, 01:54:04 pm

What time you meet in at roundabout

I was going to go for the usual 7:30 meetup.

SirSquirrelNutkins · « **Reply #9552 on:** 20 July, 2016, 02:11:57 pm »

Great- will try and make it assuming my train doesn't melt...

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tedshred · « **Reply #9553 on:** 20 July, 2016, 02:18:45 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 20 July, 2016, 02:01:41 pm

Exactly. I think the biggest 'hill' is the one up to West Bergholt and I went up that with the bike fully loaded for the tour on 47x18 so should be fine in summer mode!

That is a bit of a drag.

You will note that my route avoids Ager Fen - not only is the hill in and out not very fixed friendly but I don't feel like a swim this evening.

huggy · « **Reply #9554 on:** 20 July, 2016, 02:19:28 pm »

If I do join the Witham peloton I reckon my legs might get me to the Beehive for about 9pm, just in time to rejoin you lot as you push on to forrin lands across the water

Tomsk · « **Reply #9555 on:** 20 July, 2016, 02:41:53 pm »

I'll aim to intercept at the Beehive too - coming in from Wormingford, though I'll probably take the slightly longer but less lanier way home through Bures and Pebmarsh

Oaky · « **Reply #9556 on:** 20 July, 2016, 02:44:44 pm »

Quote from: SirSquirrelNutkins on 20 July, 2016, 02:11:57 pm

Great- will try and make it assuming my train doesn't melt...

Cool - I will try to remember to bring your front light along!

SirSquirrelNutkins · « **Reply #9557 on:** 20 July, 2016, 02:45:27 pm »

Hoping it won't be dark at midnight!

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Tomsk · « **Reply #9558 on:** 20 July, 2016, 04:13:43 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 20 July, 2016, 02:08:22 pm

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 20 July, 2016, 02:04:40 pm
So technically we could all meet at the Beehive so we all cross the border together

Yep - just need to check that my visa and injections are up to date.

Passport at the ready...

The Retiree · « **Reply #9559 on:** 20 July, 2016, 04:15:43 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 20 July, 2016, 01:51:10 pm

How about this route from Witham

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15231527

(It originally went past the end of chief's drive, but I tweaked it to overlap more with ted's approach.)

I haven't checked it for any blatant rideWithGPS-isms though, so it might be routing down some gravel track at some point.

You're quite right mate in that you are being routed down a farm track along Sheepcotes Lane. Best to carry on along it and into Coggleshall

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Oaky · « **Reply #9560 on:** 20 July, 2016, 04:37:28 pm »

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 20 July, 2016, 04:15:43 pm

Quote from: Oaky on 20 July, 2016, 01:51:10 pm
How about this route from Witham

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15231527

(It originally went past the end of chief's drive, but I tweaked it to overlap more with ted's approach.)

I haven't checked it for any blatant rideWithGPS-isms though, so it might be routing down some gravel track at some point.

You're quite right mate in that you are being routed down a farm track along Sheepcotes Lane. Best to carry on along it and into Coggleshall

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thanks - I've tweaked it to avoid that now!

huggy · « **Reply #9561 on:** 20 July, 2016, 06:46:23 pm »

I'll be a the roundabout for 7:30 with Oaky's tweaked route loaded up.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9562 on:** 20 July, 2016, 07:03:20 pm »

I'll see you guys there, I'm occupying the race director position for tonight....

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9563 on:** 24 July, 2016, 10:55:45 pm »

Hello, how are you all? is there a plan for this coming Wednesday evening?

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9564 on:** 24 July, 2016, 11:15:04 pm »

Yes - A western Adventure culminating in the Axe & Compasses

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Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9565 on:** 24 July, 2016, 11:19:34 pm »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 24 July, 2016, 11:15:04 pm

Yes - A western Adventure culminating in the Axe & Compasses

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(in the rain?)

Right ho! I have yet to check my work diary but hope to be free.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9566 on:** 25 July, 2016, 05:42:00 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 24 July, 2016, 11:19:34 pm

Quote from: jiberjaber on 24 July, 2016, 11:15:04 pm
Yes - A western Adventure culminating in the Axe & Compasses

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(in the rain?)

Right ho! I have yet to check my work diary but hope to be free.

I should be okay for Wednesday evening and Fred is back in lightweight mode having been in touring mode for much of the last 2 months.

Does the Witham Peloton have a route to the A&C? I have one from previous visits if there isn't a plan afoot already.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9567 on:** 26 July, 2016, 08:34:29 am »

In the absence of other suggestions I offer the Witham Peloton THIS ROUTE for tomorrow evening.

tedshred · « **Reply #9568 on:** 26 July, 2016, 10:15:59 am »

I will aim for Spa at 7.30

Oaky · « **Reply #9569 on:** 26 July, 2016, 10:18:09 am »

I'm aiming to be there. OD's route looks remarkably un-loopy and positively sensible. (I haven't yet looked in detail to see if he's inserted any bridleways, dried up stream beds or ploughed fields into the parcours).

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9570 on:** 26 July, 2016, 10:21:43 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 26 July, 2016, 10:18:09 am

I'm aiming to be there. OD's route looks remarkably un-loopy and positively sensible. (I haven't yet looked in detail to see if he's inserted any bridleways, dried up stream beds or ploughed fields into the parcours).

Its mainly the same route we followed to The Cock [splort] at HBO so should be OK. Fred is now in lightweight mode and I still don't fully trust Conti tyres so COR is being avoided.

huggy · « **Reply #9571 on:** 26 July, 2016, 10:24:33 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 26 July, 2016, 10:21:43 am

Quote from: Oaky on 26 July, 2016, 10:18:09 am
I'm aiming to be there. OD's route looks remarkably un-loopy and positively sensible. (I haven't yet looked in detail to see if he's inserted any bridleways, dried up stream beds or ploughed fields into the parcours).

Its mainly the same route we followed to The Cock [splort] at HBO so should be OK. Fred is now in lightweight mode and I still don't fully trust Conti tyres so COR is being avoided.

It doesn't even go past the beetles, in daylight when they could actually be seen, but it does go past the Compasses

tedshred · « **Reply #9572 on:** 26 July, 2016, 10:58:50 am »

Quote from: huggy on 26 July, 2016, 10:24:33 am

It doesn't even go past the beetles, in daylight when they could actually be seen, but it does go past the Compasses

I think tradition has it that those who live in the western badlands should travel over to the spiritual home for a mid-ride refreshment before we form our protective train and head west.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9573 on:** 26 July, 2016, 11:14:01 am »

Quote from: tedshred on 26 July, 2016, 10:58:50 am

Quote from: huggy on 26 July, 2016, 10:24:33 am
It doesn't even go past the beetles, in daylight when they could actually be seen, but it does go past the Compasses

I think tradition has it that those who live in the western badlands should travel over to the spiritual home for a mid-ride refreshment before we form our protective train and head west.

I take it you're talking about Bernster and psyclist? I guessing the A&C proposal was made following discussions with them? No doubt in a bus shelter somewhere?

Oaky · « **Reply #9574 on:** 26 July, 2016, 02:12:13 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 26 July, 2016, 11:14:01 am

Quote from: tedshred on 26 July, 2016, 10:58:50 am
I take it you're talking about Bernster and psyclist? I guessing the A&C proposal was made following discussions with them? No doubt in a bus shelter somewhere?

In a manner of speaking... More of a virtual bus shelter (i.e. this thread

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Quote from: psyclist on 16 July, 2016, 06:15:18 am

Quote from: psyclist on 28 June, 2016, 12:20:14 pm
Special request, how about the Axe and Compasses in Aythorpe Roding on one of 13th, 20th or 27th July? For me, it would be good to have something in the diary so that I can arrange to not be working in London on that day.

http://theaxeandcompasses.co.uk/

Now the beer festivals have concluded, would a venture to the western reaches of the area be on the cards for Wed 27th?