Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1761020 times)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3000 on:** 25 April, 2012, 01:13:01 pm »

I think I might take a little spin up TMNH and then if the North Hill pigs are enjoying the mud.

Tomsk · « **Reply #3001 on:** 25 April, 2012, 04:43:30 pm »

It'll be a quick spin in the rain here, too. Did a stonking 30 mile ride yesterday - lovely evening!

Witham Westerley on Sunday

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3002 on:** 25 April, 2012, 06:41:34 pm »

Not going out tonight. Stuff has conspired against me. Bugger

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3003 on:** 27 April, 2012, 04:55:30 pm »

If you fancy a 400k DIY in June starting and finishing in mid-Essex you might want to CLICKY

huggy · « **Reply #3004 on:** 30 April, 2012, 02:55:05 pm »

Ok, I've been off the bike long enough, anyone about this Wednesday/Thursday for a spin?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3005 on:** 30 April, 2012, 02:56:39 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 30 April, 2012, 02:55:05 pm

Ok, I've been off the bike long enough, anyone about this Wednesday/Thursday for a spin?

Not this week I'm afraid.

Tomsk · « **Reply #3006 on:** 30 April, 2012, 05:18:35 pm »

Book Club on Weds, but I am going out for a pre-ECCA Festival lung-busting training session with the Flitchbikes Massive on Thursday, so could meet up somewhere....

huggy · « **Reply #3007 on:** 01 May, 2012, 10:56:10 am »

Quote from: Tomsk on 30 April, 2012, 05:18:35 pm

...Thursday, so could meet up somewhere....

How about a tentative plan for a refreshment stop at The Comapasses? Not sure what your timing would be like to be in Littley Green, maybe 8:30 to 9??

Tomsk · « **Reply #3008 on:** 01 May, 2012, 07:41:04 pm »

Super - yes, We'll aim for about 9pm at the Compasses on Thursday, might need life-jackets, snorkels etc!

huggy · « **Reply #3009 on:** 01 May, 2012, 08:42:00 pm »

I'll pack my water wings and not use a route that goes near any fords

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3010 on:** 02 May, 2012, 08:49:19 am »

Thanks to a lastminute.com decision I rode home from London last night, the first time by myself ... 3.5 hours! There was a massive flood at the T-junction just outside Blackmore which I couldn't avoid. Water upto my bottom bracket and very wet feet as I had to paddle. So, yes, take lifesaving and swimming gear!

huggy · « **Reply #3011 on:** 03 May, 2012, 04:45:23 pm »

Looks like just being wet under wheel¹ this evening, anyone else for The Compasses @9pm?

¹ Where roads still have an identity complex and are pretending to be rivers & lakes

Tomsk · « **Reply #3012 on:** 03 May, 2012, 06:00:17 pm »

David Kerry & I are still on, though DK probably won't stop! Got to take in a few fords! [Via footbridges, of course

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huggy · « **Reply #3013 on:** 04 May, 2012, 09:56:44 am »

A most eventful MENWNS ride to The Compasses, as predicted there was no precipitation but there was quite a bit of water under wheel, up & over bottom bracket and up to hubs

Feet got a little soggy and Claud no doubt didn't appreciate the flood waters but the thought of meeting Tomsk for a pint (or three) drove me on to Littley Green! A short photo story....no pics of actually going through 18"+ deep puddles as I find it difficult to swim and take photos at the same time

One regret for the evening was that the road to TMNH was shut, probably due to Papermill Lock being flooded - I didn't go to investigate but feel cheated out of an ascent.
My route is here for those interested in avoiding flooding in the future.

Little Braxted

A very tame shallow puddle just after the river bridge in Little Braxted

Entrance to Nounsley Ford I had to go have a look didn't I??

Nounsley Ford footbridge under water I turned round!

Sportsmans Lane A landrover driver came past as I was assessing the situation and agreed I should be ok on the footbridge.

Sportsmans Lane footbridge

Sportsmans Lane footbridge Flowing a bit quick to try riding through

There were a few of these - this one at Fuller Street

What these pics don't show are the over-the-hubs standing water (an extension to the River Ter) in Littley Green Road which I decided was too deep to ride through when I was half way through but had to keep going, couldn't very well turn back could I.....? I did get a curious look from a car driver rescuing his mate from the water where he had clearly failed to negotiate the standing water - at least my electrics didn't short out

Beer report - 3 pints of Wibbler's Apprentice enjoyed whilst shoes emptied some of their contents on Joss's floor

bloomers100 · « **Reply #3014 on:** 04 May, 2012, 10:09:53 am »

Hope you give your hubs/bottom bracket some love this weekend. Deep water shagged my bottom bracket last year.

I bet Joss was impressed.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3015 on:** 04 May, 2012, 10:25:20 am »

Good effort! Are Ribble Cycles still doing special offers on Shimano hubs and bottom brackets? I'd check if I were you

huggy · « **Reply #3016 on:** 04 May, 2012, 04:58:51 pm »

All moving parts oiled for now pending deep clean on Monday and maybe change chainset over to triple

Tyres & inner tubes off of rims and drying due to water ingress through the spoke & valve holes I'm guessing! That's only the 2nd time the front and first time the rear tyre have been off the rims since new ~1000 miles ago, so that's them guarenteed never to be the same again $:-\$

Tomsk · « **Reply #3017 on:** 14 May, 2012, 08:54:54 pm »

Wednesday is looking a bit unlikely this week, as I'll be out until mid evening, but I could ride on Thursday.....

Oaky · « **Reply #3018 on:** 14 May, 2012, 10:15:40 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 14 May, 2012, 08:54:54 pm

Wednesday is looking a bit unlikely this week, as I'll be out until mid evening, but I could ride on Thursday.....

As it happens, I will be in the UK on Thursday owing to it being a public holiday in the Netherlands...

Where shall we go?

Andyf · « **Reply #3019 on:** 15 May, 2012, 07:22:39 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 02 May, 2012, 08:49:19 am

Thanks to a lastminute.com decision I rode home from London last night, the first time by myself ... 3.5 hours! There was a massive flood at the T-junction just outside Blackmore which I couldn't avoid. Water upto my bottom bracket and very wet feet as I had to paddle. So, yes, take lifesaving and swimming gear!

Did witham to London (Bridge station) in just over 2:30 hours and wasn't even trying...........It was sunday morning and I took the most direct route of 40 miles (~~Then did a 50 mile charity ride with people from work~~)

Christophe · « **Reply #3020 on:** 15 May, 2012, 10:06:21 am »

Can't do Thursday. I'm probably doing 100km London - Witham tomorrow via Finchingfield again if anyone fancies.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3021 on:** 15 May, 2012, 10:10:05 am »

Quote from: Christophe on 15 May, 2012, 10:06:21 am

Can't do Thursday. I'm probably doing 100km London - Witham tomorrow via Finchingfield again if anyone fancies.

I'm probably going to do London to Witham by my more direct route with no pub stop though I might have a bag of chips.

huggy · « **Reply #3022 on:** 15 May, 2012, 11:12:55 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 14 May, 2012, 10:15:40 pm

Quote from: Tomsk on 14 May, 2012, 08:54:54 pm
Wednesday is looking a bit unlikely this week, as I'll be out until mid evening, but I could ride on Thursday.....

As it happens, I will be in the UK on Thursday owing to it being a public holiday in the Netherlands...

Where shall we go?

Subject to sign-off I could be available for Thursday, but only for riding & beer, not for other activities such as swimming or wading.
Sounds like a possible resurrection of 19:30 departure from the former pub known as the Jack & Jenny.

Old Git · « **Reply #3023 on:** 15 May, 2012, 11:56:38 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 15 May, 2012, 10:10:05 am

Quote from: Christophe on 15 May, 2012, 10:06:21 am
Can't do Thursday. I'm probably doing 100km London - Witham tomorrow via Finchingfield again if anyone fancies.

I'm probably going to do London to Witham by my more direct route with no pub stop though I might have a bag of chips.

Is that the Blackmore/Writtle route

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3024 on:** 15 May, 2012, 11:57:45 am »

Quote from: Old Git on 15 May, 2012, 11:56:38 am

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 15 May, 2012, 10:10:05 am
Quote from: Christophe on 15 May, 2012, 10:06:21 am
Can't do Thursday. I'm probably doing 100km London - Witham tomorrow via Finchingfield again if anyone fancies.

I'm probably going to do London to Witham by my more direct route with no pub stop though I might have a bag of chips.

Is that the Blackmore/Writtle route

Yes, we can meet in the usual place if you fancy it.