Author Topic: Off-road [-ish] Weekend in Norfolk (Read 21014 times)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #100 on:** 27 September, 2010, 08:48:22 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 27 September, 2010, 07:51:13 pm

And I have just regained my taste for malt loaf, having over done my dependence on it, during the Mersey 24 in July. The fact that the 'deliciously squidgy energy' is now endorsed by Rebecca Romero has absolutely nothing to do with it, oh no!

Yes Oh Master, I will obey ...

Marmite sarnies (we have some Marmite XO in the cupboard), nuts, dried fruit and malt loaf. Anything I've missed?

[Goes off to Google what Rebecca Romero looks like ...]

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #101 on:** 27 September, 2010, 08:55:28 pm »

Look what I've found ...?

It seems all our elite cyclists have done a photo like this. Perhaps I should

L CC · « **Reply #102 on:** 27 September, 2010, 10:24:21 pm »

Look at the state of that. Steerer needs a saw taking to it

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #103 on:** 28 September, 2010, 04:13:32 am »

Quote from: boab on 27 September, 2010, 10:24:21 pm

Look at the state of that. Steerer needs a saw taking to it

Perhaps it has a dual purpose for when no-one's looking.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #104 on:** 28 September, 2010, 08:45:25 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 27 September, 2010, 08:55:28 pm

Look what I've found ...?

It seems all our elite cyclists have done a photo like this. Perhaps I should

WNBR in June?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #105 on:** 28 September, 2010, 08:50:18 am »

She might, I won't.

Tomsk · « **Reply #106 on:** 28 September, 2010, 04:04:53 pm »

Thanks OD!

Andrij · « **Reply #107 on:** 02 October, 2010, 11:26:02 pm »

I'm suffering from a sudden bout of being sensible.

It appears highly unlikely that my bike will be repaired before Friday. Also, although I'm back cycling, I doubt a night of camping would do my back any favours. In short, strike me from the guest list.

Have fun! I look forward to the post-ride reports.

Oaky · « **Reply #108 on:** 03 October, 2010, 02:42:02 am »

I haven't booked the camp site yet but I'm definitely in - but am going to have to give boab's clearing a miss on this occasion. I'l be on the first train from Witham to BSE, hoping to either get in the "bike section" of the train this time or at least not to meet the same twerp-of-a-guard-at-ipswich that we encountered on the ToB outing.

Wobbly John · « **Reply #109 on:** 04 October, 2010, 05:25:33 pm »

Campsite booked

Anybody who will be at the start care to exchange mobile phone No.s (PM me)? I've got a 30 mile ride to the rendezvous, and if I don't get up early enough, I'll need to intercept you nearer Thetford.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #110 on:** 04 October, 2010, 05:44:10 pm »

WJ you have a PM.

Right then, I shall not be troubling boab's clearing on Friday night - sorry

. I can't leave Witham until gone 5:30pm and the chances of loading my laden bike onto a train without getting lynched by the commuters already on the train is remote. And, I won't be getting to the clearing till after dark and well after 8pm so I won't achieve that much by setting off on Friday.

So, I will joining Oaky on his early Saturday morning train. What time is it dear boy?

Tomsk · « **Reply #111 on:** 04 October, 2010, 07:47:58 pm »

Phone number exchange is a good idea. I have some numbers [OD & Oaky, and will PM you mine, WJ, forthwith] but if youse riding, PM me yours and I'll reply with mine.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #112 on:** 04 October, 2010, 11:32:30 pm »

The forecast looks OK for the weekend. There might be a bit of mud around

Oaky · « **Reply #113 on:** 04 October, 2010, 11:39:01 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 04 October, 2010, 05:44:10 pm

So, I will joining Oaky on his early Saturday morning train. What time is it dear boy?

0721, old chap. See you there.

Oaky · « **Reply #114 on:** 06 October, 2010, 07:21:50 am »

Weekend weather still looking good (dry from tomorrow onwards).

Does the panel think I will be likely to survive the journey on my Marathon+ tyres?

Oaky · « **Reply #115 on:** 06 October, 2010, 07:28:36 am »

Another question - what time do you reckon we'll be at the campsite on Saturday? I'm musing over whether to put my bar bag on for the main journey (which limits me to the dynamo halogen light only). If we're off out in the evening I can leave that in the tent and free up some bar space for the Hope1.

If I'm going to need more lighting for the journey out, I'll leave the bar bag at home and find somewhere else to keep my Marmite sandwiches.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #116 on:** 06 October, 2010, 08:44:59 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 06 October, 2010, 07:21:50 am

Weekend weather still looking good (dry from tomorrow onwards).

Does the panel think I will be likely to survive the journey on my Marathon+ tyres?

What other tyre options do you have? I'd buy more tyres if I was you, you've a great excuse. You can't have enough tyres.

Tomsk · « **Reply #117 on:** 06 October, 2010, 05:38:37 pm »

I've put my kknnnobbblies on [IRC Mythos 1.95"], but I reckon anything with a bit of tread and at minimum pressure will be ok. All that camping gear should give a bit of traction! I have used Conti Top Touring [old tread pattern, 1.75"] with no problem in soft conditions, just the occasional slight wheelspin. But proper off-road rubber is better, [and a pain on the road.]
I would have thought we would be at Holme-next-the-Sea before dark, with just a few road miles to the campsite. I'm not sure whether to bring my bar-bag too, but its more to do with whether I can stand it rattling. I'll probably experiment with an extra bungee between it and the front rack. As you say Oaky, its essential to have access to the Marmite sarnies.

I'm still heading up to boab's on Friday, so will see you all on Saturday, whether at the Ixworth cafe or subsequently.

Oaky · « **Reply #118 on:** 06 October, 2010, 11:33:42 pm »

Campsite is booked. I might even book a train ticket for the 0721 WTM->BSE on Saturday to pick up at WTM tomorrow.

Oaky · « **Reply #119 on:** 08 October, 2010, 07:30:12 am »

How does this look as a route BSE->Ixworth?

Google maps route

Riggers · « **Reply #120 on:** 08 October, 2010, 08:35:20 am »

Not that I'm doing it, but when you look at the map, see how brown them thar fields are. I wonder what they grow in 'em? Or was the satellite passing over in winter time I suppose?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #121 on:** 08 October, 2010, 09:30:40 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 08 October, 2010, 07:30:12 am

How does this look as a route BSE->Ixworth?

Google maps route

It looks smashing. I shall happily follow your bony arse as you guide me into a full English brekkie at the cafe recommended by that nice man Tomsk

By the way, I was up early this morning packing

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #122 on:** 08 October, 2010, 01:27:46 pm »

I'm packed ...

Tomorrow morning I just have to add the frozen bacon inna Jiffy bag and Marmite butties

Regulator · « **Reply #123 on:** 08 October, 2010, 01:29:43 pm »

Have fun folks.

I shall be heading down to Salisbury to see my mum...

Wobbly John · « **Reply #124 on:** 08 October, 2010, 06:51:06 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 08 October, 2010, 01:27:46 pm

I'm packed ...

Tomorrow morning I just have to add the frozen bacon inna Jiffy bag and Marmite butties

Great minds think alike - I has bacon & rolls for Sunday breakfast too - I bought enough for everybody too. If the other 2 have done the same, we'll have to set up a bacon butty stall at the side of the road.

The meths bottle I had put in one of the panniers (to remind me to refill the Sigg bottle on the bike) has leaked. Airing pannier outside at the moment.