Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series

[jiberjaber]

Sixth in the list, no posts for two days!! 

[Writtle Wheatsheaf =  ]

So Writtle Wed destination then?

[Oscar's dad]

I find Rainlegs are a more than adequate substitute for a masonic apron and have the added advantage of being wipe clean.

[jiberjaber]

Anyone fancy riding Cambridge to London on Friday night (70mi), Breakfast in LST option of train / ride home from there?

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11231830

[huggy]

I don't know why but it has just occurred to me that we haven't been to The Wheatsheaf at Writtle for ages, or at least I haven't.  Could we go there next week?

For the sake of sharing a route to start discussion, this is what I recorded when collecting OD from The Wheatsheaf when he was being all keen and riding home from That London.  It's quite a direct route which could easily be extended via The Hanningfields, Stock and Margaretting if desired.

ETA:
Extended out route option (happens to be the first leg of my Essex R&R 200k to the Stock control)

[jiberjaber]

I don't know why but it has just occurred to me that we haven't been to The Wheatsheaf at Writtle for ages, or at least I haven't.  Could we go there next week?

For the sake of sharing a route to start discussion, this is what I recorded when collecting OD from The Wheatsheaf when he was being all keen and riding home from That London.  It's quite a direct route which could easily be extended via The Hanningfields, Stock and Margaretting if desired.

This what I was thinking: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11410176 as a leg stretcher for me...  unfortunately they don't cross for a meaningful distance other than the return leg and the pub

[Tomsk]

I don't know why but it has just occurred to me that we haven't been to The Wheatsheaf at Writtle for ages, or at least I haven't.  Could we go there next week?

For the sake of sharing a route to start discussion, this is what I recorded when collecting OD from The Wheatsheaf when he was being all keen and riding home from That London.  It's quite a direct route which could easily be extended via The Hanningfields, Stock and Margaretting if desired.

ETA:
Extended out route option (happens to be the first leg of my Essex R&R 200k to the Stock control)

If the latter, I'll pick it up in reverse from Nathan's Lane, south of Writtle and hope to meet you heading up towards Margaretting and Stock.

[huggy]

Extended out route option (happens to be the first leg of my Essex R&R 200k to the Stock control)

If the latter, I'll pick it up in reverse from Nathan's Lane, south of Writtle and hope to meet you heading up towards Margaretting and Stock.

So the Witham peloton is going with this?
My usual colonials interference caveat applies for this evening, but I'm planning on being at the roundabout for 7:30.

[tippers_kiwi]

Anyone fancy riding Cambridge to London on Friday night (70mi), Breakfast in LST option of train / ride home from there?

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/11231830

Tempting, however my re-planned 200km is for Saturday so I better give it a miss. I am considering a Midnighish start for my 200 though...just to make it different and so i can finish in Daylight.

Also, it happens the Swan in Little Totham is having another Beer Festival starting on Friday...my last control happens to be The Swan so I am hoping for a good 2 or 3 hours in hand!

As previously mentioned I will not be out tonight as it is Mrs Tippers B'day. I have already got something wrong this morning....not quite sure what though  . It is OK though, I have ensured the bar is set low in previous years so no need for a bed in the Man Cave just yet.

[Tomsk]

^ Birthday wishes to the lovely Mrs Tippers  and good luck with your re-scheduled 200.

...Also, it happens the Swan in Little Totham is having another Beer Festival starting on Friday...

MEWRTTP [midessexweekendridetothepub] anybody ?

[tippers_kiwi]

^ Birthday wishes to the lovely Mrs Tippers  and good luck with your re-scheduled 200.

...Also, it happens the Swan in Little Totham is having another Beer Festival starting on Friday...

MEWRTTP [midessexweekendridetothepub] anybody ?

If you happen to be thinking on Saturday my 200 comes back through Saffron Walden, Elsenham, High Easter, Little Totham we could meet on Route?

[Oscar's dad]

Extended out route option (happens to be the first leg of my Essex R&R 200k to the Stock control)

If the latter, I'll pick it up in reverse from Nathan's Lane, south of Writtle and hope to meet you heading up towards Margaretting and Stock.

So the Witham peloton is going with this?
My usual colonials interference caveat applies for this evening, but I'm planning on being at the roundabout for 7:30.

Yes!  Works for me!

[Oscar's dad]

And happy birthday Mrs tippers!

[Tomsk]

^ Birthday wishes to the lovely Mrs Tippers  and good luck with your re-scheduled 200.

...Also, it happens the Swan in Little Totham is having another Beer Festival starting on Friday...

MEWRTTP [midessexweekendridetothepub] anybody ?

If you happen to be thinking on Saturday my 200 comes back through Saffron Walden, Elsenham, High Easter, Little Totham we could meet on Route?

I'll have to consult, but tis possible...

[Oaky]

Extended out route option (happens to be the first leg of my Essex R&R 200k to the Stock control)

If the latter, I'll pick it up in reverse from Nathan's Lane, south of Writtle and hope to meet you heading up towards Margaretting and Stock.

So the Witham peloton is going with this?
My usual colonials interference caveat applies for this evening, but I'm planning on being at the roundabout for 7:30.

I shall do my best to be at the Spa Road Rbt at the appropriate time.

[bobb]

I shall do my best to be at the Spa Road Rbt at the appropriate time.

As shall I.

[Oscar's dad]

And by the way I'm thinking of getting the train back from Chelmo.  I was on the curry and beer last night, had a big lunch with customer today, then a night with you lot tonight plus more beer with a customer tomorrow afternoon.  A chap needs to conserve his energy you know!

[huggy]

I shall do my best to be at the Spa Road Rbt at the appropriate time.

Or we could see you at the junction of BHR and Peg Millers

[Oaky]

OD - You could always get the train there as well.  And maybe a taxi from/to Chelmsford station to avoid all this mucking about with bikes etc. 

[Oscar's dad]

Good idea!

[Andy C33]

I shall not be awheel tonight 🙁

[tippers_kiwi]

From The Swan's Facebook page
The calm before the storm.... To start off the "Festive Fun" this Friday 11th is the beginning of our second Winter Beer Festival  we will have 24+ beers through the week , Live Music on Saturday 12th from 2pm, then more live Music Saturday 19th from 8pm.

Nik

[Oscar's dad]

Regarding the quiz at The Compasses next Wednesday, I've got the following info the their Facebook page ...

Start time 8pm [OD: I'm guessing the Witham peloton might need to leave before 7:30pm]

Maximum of 6 people per team - please pre-register your team to guarantee entry [OD: I will let them know we will have at least one team.  Do we need another?]

Entry fee is £4 per person (all proceeds going to the J's Hospice in Chelmsford)

Prizes for winners and wooden spooners!

(Food & drink is not included but there will be rudimentary nibbles on the table)

[huggy]

I can't be there 

[jiberjaber]

I'm in  (at the moment, I'm in That London during the day though...)

[tippers_kiwi]

I won't be making it....got a target to reach (oh and got the in-laws in town)