Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1753124 times)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9475 on:** 04 July, 2016, 01:15:30 pm »

I can trump the traffic cone hat with the Team S&M cycling cap Tomsk bought me!

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #9476 on:** 04 July, 2016, 03:56:07 pm »

I should be good for this Wednesday. Also 'working from home' on Thursday for Sports day duties!

Tomsk · « **Reply #9477 on:** 04 July, 2016, 06:00:21 pm »

Wednesday is ok for me

Chelmo Beer Fest then, Mersea Yacht Club again soon, though?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9478 on:** 04 July, 2016, 10:24:55 pm »

Will we be once again making use of ted's underground car park which I seem to recall was in a land far, far away.

Tomsk · « **Reply #9479 on:** 05 July, 2016, 09:28:13 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 04 July, 2016, 10:24:55 pm

Will we be once again making use of ted's underground car park which I seem to recall was in a land far, far away.

I'd be ok bringing a 'gbfo' lock to Admiral's Park - and riding my shopping bike. Penelope/Elephant Bikes anyone?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9480 on:** 05 July, 2016, 09:40:40 am »

Yes!!! I using the train and bringing Penelope!!! Inspired idea!

huggy · « **Reply #9481 on:** 05 July, 2016, 10:02:45 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 05 July, 2016, 09:40:40 am

Yes!!! I using the train and bringing Penelope!!! Inspired idea!

Train both ways??

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9482 on:** 05 July, 2016, 10:08:56 am »

Quote from: huggy on 05 July, 2016, 10:02:45 am

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 05 July, 2016, 09:40:40 am
Yes!!! I using the train and bringing Penelope!!! Inspired idea!
Train both ways??

Maybe! I could possibly ride Penelope to Chelmo via a fairly direct route.

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #9483 on:** 05 July, 2016, 10:24:19 am »

Yes, that sounds sensible, I can in that case bring the commuter.....and I like the idea of the train home.....a lot!

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9484 on:** 05 July, 2016, 11:24:10 am »

I might walk or bring my hybrid (undecided as yet)

Oaky · « **Reply #9485 on:** 05 July, 2016, 01:11:16 pm »

As it happens, I was going to bring my commuter too, even before I saw this, equipped with at least 3kg of MR ABUS'S FINEST GERMAN STEEL.

(Also, the gear indexing on that bike needs adjusting, so I'll be handing it over to AndyC333333333333333333 when we arrive there

)

Oaky · « **Reply #9486 on:** 05 July, 2016, 01:39:58 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 04 July, 2016, 01:15:30 pm

I can trump the traffic cone hat

Well, a traffic cone already has an orange face, but how are you going to manage the hair?

Tomsk · « **Reply #9487 on:** 05 July, 2016, 08:34:50 pm »

Meeting at Admiral's Park at 21:00?...In keeping with the utility-bike theme, I shall be in civvies.

With camping chair, picnic rug...maybe.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9488 on:** 05 July, 2016, 08:42:36 pm »

What time does it close?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9489 on:** 06 July, 2016, 05:49:13 am »

Me and Penelope will start off from Spa Rd roundabout at 7:30 and take it from there, not sure how we will get to the Beer Fest for 9pm but we'll get there.

huggy · « **Reply #9490 on:** 06 July, 2016, 07:25:43 am »

Depending upon how time goes today I may join you awheel at the roundabout or I may simply train/walk it to the beer festival. I seem to be the only one with an early start to London on Thursday morning so I could do with not too late a depart after sampling only a moderate volume of beer $:-\$
If bomb proof bikes are to be ridden, how about a fairly direct route to Chelmsford and arrive closer to 8:30?

Tomsk · « **Reply #9491 on:** 06 July, 2016, 07:31:57 am »

Quote from: huggy on 06 July, 2016, 07:25:43 am

...how about a fairly direct route to Chelmsford...

But via TMNH, Shirley?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9492 on:** 06 July, 2016, 07:36:09 am »

I don't think I will be wrestling Penelope up TMNH this evening!!!

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9493 on:** 06 July, 2016, 08:22:37 am »

Beer list etc:

http://cbcf.info/

Not sure a 21:00 start does justice to the volume of beer opportunity presented, but perhaps kinder on the liver!

Oaky · « **Reply #9494 on:** 06 July, 2016, 10:46:19 am »

There's an app! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beerfestbuzz.chelmsfordsummer2016

I notice from the list that Round Tower brew a beer called "North Hill"

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9495 on:** 06 July, 2016, 10:53:04 am »

Yep - saw that too, though it's a golden beer so probably hoppy.... but I might be able to live with a half of that

Oaky · « **Reply #9496 on:** 06 July, 2016, 10:54:54 am »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 06 July, 2016, 10:53:04 am

Yep - saw that too, though it's a golden beer so probably hoppy.... but I might be able to live with a half of that

Doesn't count as an ascent unless you have a pint... a half would be like turning round at The Rodney!

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9497 on:** 06 July, 2016, 11:33:10 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 06 July, 2016, 10:54:54 am

Quote from: jiberjaber on 06 July, 2016, 10:53:04 am
Yep - saw that too, though it's a golden beer so probably hoppy.... but I might be able to live with a half of that

Doesn't count as an ascent unless you have a pint... a half would be like turning round at The Rodney!

I'm going for the long view here

There's untapped bounty a-plenty

App is great - I might suggest they integrate in to untapped at some point

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9498 on:** 06 July, 2016, 11:44:48 am »

I'm working on a different problem ... how do I get a 24k bike plus silly kit into Chelmsford and back.

Zienna2010 · « **Reply #9499 on:** 06 July, 2016, 11:54:58 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 06 July, 2016, 11:44:48 am

I'm working on a different problem ... how do I get a 24k bike plus silly kit into Chelmsford and back.

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