Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1761450 times)

huggy · « **Reply #1950 on:** 18 May, 2011, 03:35:47 pm »

Welcome to MEMWNS, JOC!!

Quote from: JOC on 18 May, 2011, 02:22:14 pm

ale (or two).... will my legs spin faster afterwards??

Of course they will, you'll be drinking Essex Energy Drinks after all

Oaky · « **Reply #1951 on:** 18 May, 2011, 06:15:02 pm »

Welcome JOC - see you later on.

huggy - that time is fine - ~ i have to do a conf call 1830-1900, but will get changed first.

I have a plan involving a bit of mild (hopefully) off-roading on the way, if you arrive on the right bike!

huggy · « **Reply #1952 on:** 18 May, 2011, 06:45:22 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 18 May, 2011, 06:15:02 pm

I have a plan involving a bit of mild (hopefully) off-roading on the way, if you arrive on the right bike!

Ah ok, I was planning on riding the Milano this evening but given the recent light shower and potential off-roading the wiser choice will probably be the Explorer $:-\$

Oaky · « **Reply #1953 on:** 18 May, 2011, 06:51:18 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 18 May, 2011, 06:45:22 pm

Quote from: Oaky on 18 May, 2011, 06:15:02 pm
I have a plan involving a bit of mild (hopefully) off-roading on the way, if you arrive on the right bike!
Ah ok, I was planning on riding the Milano this evening but given the recent light shower and potential off-roading the wiser choice will probably be the Explorer $:-\$

I might even get us lost

huggy · « **Reply #1954 on:** 18 May, 2011, 07:10:17 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 18 May, 2011, 06:51:18 pm

Quote from: Huggy on 18 May, 2011, 06:45:22 pm
Quote from: Oaky on 18 May, 2011, 06:15:02 pm
I have a plan involving a bit of mild (hopefully) off-roading on the way, if you arrive on the right bike!
Ah ok, I was planning on riding the Milano this evening but given the recent light shower and potential off-roading the wiser choice will probably be the Explorer $:-\$

I might even get us lost

I'll have the GPS so we'll know how lost we are

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1955 on:** 18 May, 2011, 07:13:54 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 18 May, 2011, 07:10:17 pm

Quote from: Oaky on 18 May, 2011, 06:51:18 pm
Quote from: Huggy on 18 May, 2011, 06:45:22 pm
Quote from: Oaky on 18 May, 2011, 06:15:02 pm
I have a plan involving a bit of mild (hopefully) off-roading on the way, if you arrive on the right bike!
Ah ok, I was planning on riding the Milano this evening but given the recent light shower and potential off-roading the wiser choice will probably be the Explorer $:-\$

I might even get us lost

I'll have the GPS so we'll know how lost we are

I'm doing the Dengie Marshes tomorrow so I'll keep my eyes peeled for you!

Andyf · « **Reply #1956 on:** 18 May, 2011, 09:52:26 pm »

Think I saw 2 MEMWNS cyclists on there way towards Faulkbourne on Flora Rd, both with yellow jackets. Wish I could have Joined you

havn't been on a MEMWNS for such a long time

JOC · « **Reply #1957 on:** 18 May, 2011, 10:48:11 pm »

Just back from first MEMWN outing, led by super smooth cyclist Tom. My legs a bit heavy on the final climb! Excellent ale at the compasses, though the juke box left a bit to be desired.... Good to meet you all.
joc

huggy · « **Reply #1958 on:** 18 May, 2011, 11:36:08 pm »

Quote from: Andyf on 18 May, 2011, 09:52:26 pm

Think I saw 2 MEMWNS cyclists on there way towards Faulkbourne on Flora Rd, both with yellow jackets. Wish I could have Joined you havn't been on a MEMWNS for such a long time

That would have been me & Oaky on the way to The Vine @Black Notley before heading over to The Compasses via a bit of off-road track

May-Bee a bit more of a report to follow but now off to take care of the future Mrs H (and not in the way you're thinking either!!)

Oaky · « **Reply #1959 on:** 19 May, 2011, 01:30:42 am »

Quote from: Andyf on 18 May, 2011, 09:52:26 pm

Think I saw 2 MEMWNS cyclists on there way towards Faulkbourne on Flora Rd, both with yellow jackets. Wish I could have Joined you havn't been on a MEMWNS for such a long time

Ah - that was you over to the right. I did wonder!

huggy · « **Reply #1960 on:** 19 May, 2011, 10:40:03 am »

Mainly for the benefit of Chief here is our track log for yesterday evening's ride including some off-roading

Andyf · « **Reply #1961 on:** 19 May, 2011, 01:18:06 pm »

Quote

Ah - that was you over to the right. I did wonder!

Just coming home from an 11 hour day, soaked through for the second time. Had just been round to the courner shop for some super charged 9% 'Essex Energy Drink'

токамак · « **Reply #1962 on:** 19 May, 2011, 03:51:32 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 17 May, 2011, 07:01:56 pm

A very little jaunt would suit me, bearing in mind the time trial looming on Thursday...

Good luck this evening, Tomsk, looks like near perfect conditions for it, if I don't see you at signing on I'll be on the roundabout at Dunmow, then back down to the meeting point some time after the last rider.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1963 on:** 19 May, 2011, 04:47:58 pm »

OD the Pathfinder reporting in ...

The Railway Arms at Southminster is excellent as apparently is The Cap & Feathers at Tillingham according to Huggy. I only had a mug of coffee there but there was about 4 proper beers on offer.

chief · « **Reply #1964 on:** 19 May, 2011, 11:23:43 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 19 May, 2011, 10:40:03 am

Mainly for the benefit of Chief here is our track log for yesterday evening's ride including some off-roading

Thanks Huggy

Excellent night out, great to catch up with people and welcome JOS on board.

I got home at a naughty time for a school night but it was worth it

токамак · « **Reply #1965 on:** 20 May, 2011, 08:57:13 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 19 May, 2011, 04:47:58 pm

The Railway Arms at Southminster is excellent...

I think this is the one Pip recommended ages ago when we bumped into her at the Square & Compasses beer and jazz fest.

Tomsk · « **Reply #1966 on:** 22 May, 2011, 07:11:55 pm »

Ok, so who's out and about this Wednesday? How about we meet up somewhere half-way between Dunmow and Witham, like the Sq & Compasses, then ride on somewhere else [via North Hill

]? [I rode with the Chelmsford CTC today - they very carefully skirted most hills including NH, the only significant climb being up to Wickham Bishops. I don't think I've been up NH this year.

] Just a thought!

Oaky · « **Reply #1967 on:** 22 May, 2011, 09:34:23 pm »

Regretfully not out this Weds - I have swapped this Weds with mrs_o so that I can go to a pub quiz on Tuesday night. $:-\$

It feels like ages since I went up North Hill too. I like the idea of an S&C meet up prior to grumping up it though - definitely up for this another week.

Quote from: Tomsk on 22 May, 2011, 07:11:55 pm

I don't think I've been up NH this year.

I just checked - I'm on 27 (13 on fixed).

Tomsk · « **Reply #1968 on:** 23 May, 2011, 07:32:41 pm »

Well done, excellent grimping tally Oaky

Anyone else free Weds?

JOC · « **Reply #1969 on:** 23 May, 2011, 07:56:01 pm »

would likely be around for a shorty. still awaiting wheel rebuild for my geared bike with lights, and still playing with set up/comfort on the fixed ,,,
joc

chief · « **Reply #1970 on:** 23 May, 2011, 09:20:31 pm »

Afraid I won't be about as I'll be taking up old carpets on Wednesday evening ready for the new ones to be laid on Thursday.

If anybody wants some large pieces of old carpet please let me

As the work on the house is finally coming to an end after 7 months (excluding the previous mods) I'm wondering about hosting a MEMWNS event here one evening. I'm not sure if that complies with the MEMWNS rules or not? If it does I could get a polypin or 2 in and we could make use of the light evenings.

Oaky · « **Reply #1971 on:** 23 May, 2011, 09:38:54 pm »

Quote

I'm not sure if that complies with the MEMWNS rules or not?

As long as you take an indirect route to get there (up North hill, for example

) it should be fine.

chief · « **Reply #1972 on:** 23 May, 2011, 10:00:49 pm »

Sounds like a plan then

huggy · « **Reply #1973 on:** 24 May, 2011, 09:28:29 am »

Quote from: Tomsk on 22 May, 2011, 07:11:55 pm

Ok, so who's out and about this Wednesday? How about we meet up somewhere half-way between Dunmow and Witham, like the Sq & Compasses, then ride on somewhere else [via North Hill ]? [I rode with the Chelmsford CTC today - they very carefully skirted most hills including NH, the only significant climb being up to Wickham Bishops. I don't think I've been up NH this year. ] Just a thought!

I may have a pass stamped for Wednesday evening, but will have to make a final call on that tomorrow morning $:-\$
What time are you likely to be at Fuller Street, Tomsk?

Quote from: Oaky on 23 May, 2011, 09:38:54 pm

Quote
I'm not sure if that complies with the MEMWNS rules or not?
As long as you take an indirect route to get there (up North hill, for example ) it should be fine.

And waiving the MEMWNS forward planning ettiquette

Tomsk · « **Reply #1974 on:** 24 May, 2011, 06:52:13 pm »

If JOC and I leave Dunmow at the usual Flitchbikes time of 7:30, we could be there for about 8.15, I guess, if we take a direct route. [JOC, if you want to head back from there would that be short enough?

] Then a loop up over North Hill [to The Cricketers?] - I'll probably strike out south of Chelmsford to go back, rather than reverse the route.