Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1755505 times)

Tomsk · « **Reply #5375 on:** 16 September, 2014, 10:38:44 am »

Anyone out on Wednesday? Post-Flatlands I seem to be a bit snowed under with this and that, so I need an excuse to get moving again....

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5376 on:** 16 September, 2014, 10:42:35 am »

Errr no! I have a very sore right ankle. My shoes are falling to bits and my right pedal was creaking so I wonder if my foot was misaligned hence the soreness. It was getting sore on the ride but has got worse and swelled up. I'm off me bike until I get better. Shoes, cleats and pedals are being replaced.

And next week I'm away working in Cornwall - better not tell Hummers.

delthebike · « **Reply #5377 on:** 16 September, 2014, 12:28:16 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 16 September, 2014, 10:38:44 am

Anyone out on Wednesday? Post-Flatlands I seem to be a bit snowed under with this and that, so I need an excuse to get moving again....

I could manage it!

Tomsk · « **Reply #5378 on:** 16 September, 2014, 04:26:30 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 16 September, 2014, 10:42:35 am

Errr no! I have a very sore right ankle. My shoes are falling to bits and my right pedal was creaking so I wonder if my foot was misaligned hence the soreness. It was getting sore on the ride but has got worse and swelled up. I'm off me bike until I get better. Shoes, cleats and pedals are being replace

I had the very same problem about month ago after a 200 - knackered pedals replaced - problem solved. Took a week or so for the swelling to go down.

Venue for Wednesday - Del-friendly, of course? Viper?

delthebike · « **Reply #5379 on:** 16 September, 2014, 04:32:31 pm »

Viper's good!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5380 on:** 16 September, 2014, 04:35:17 pm »

Wot pedals did you get Tom?

Tomsk · « **Reply #5381 on:** 16 September, 2014, 07:03:38 pm »

I got the single sided Shimano PD-M324 spd/conventional cage to replace the earlier model I had. The cleat retention mechanism had got very sloppy, but being a cheapskate and as the bearings were still good [serviceable cup & cone] I ran them [and my ankle] into the ground.

....And the Viper tomorrow, then?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5382 on:** 16 September, 2014, 07:48:00 pm »

Thanks Tom. My ankle hurty alot

Oaky · « **Reply #5383 on:** 16 September, 2014, 09:28:59 pm »

Pedal with the other leg.

Tomsk · « **Reply #5384 on:** 17 September, 2014, 08:10:20 am »

I find I have several-times-rescheduled meeting that slipped my mind and can't really get away in time this evening. Sorry folks - Del yhpm.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5385 on:** 17 September, 2014, 08:15:14 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 16 September, 2014, 09:28:59 pm

Pedal with the other leg.

I'm not sure that is a viable plan as I'd probably go round in circles which would confuse my Garmin.

On the plus side, the weekend has done my cyclist's tan a power of good, I was admiring it in the shower this morning. I'll spare you a photo, you'll have to take my word for it.

delthebike · « **Reply #5386 on:** 17 September, 2014, 08:43:07 am »

I'll be going out still and I could make the Viper if there are any other takers. Otherwise I might only get as far as the Windmill at
East Hanningfield.

The Retiree · « **Reply #5387 on:** 17 September, 2014, 09:22:36 am »

I would have been out Del but sadly I start my London to Paris charity ride tomorrow morning early! So will be mostly packing and tinkering with my bike tonight.
Have a nice ride

Wowbagger · « **Reply #5388 on:** 17 September, 2014, 10:35:01 am »

I am back on the treadmill of grandparental duty. Wednesday evenings will be spoken for for several weeks to come. I would imagine that I might be free on the last Wednesday in October, and by that time I might be able to ride a bike again.

huggy · « **Reply #5389 on:** 17 September, 2014, 10:48:24 am »

Looks like being a quiet MEMWNS night, I'm not going to be out on the bike either.

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #5390 on:** 17 September, 2014, 10:56:24 am »

I'm making up for the 'lost' weekend

Mr Lane...hope the London Paris goes well, enjoy!

The Retiree · « **Reply #5391 on:** 29 September, 2014, 10:34:44 am »

After a 2 week absence is there likely to be a MEMWNS running this Wednesday Gentleman?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5392 on:** 29 September, 2014, 10:48:20 am »

Barring unforeseen circumstances I'm available on Wednesday.

huggy · « **Reply #5393 on:** 29 September, 2014, 11:24:41 am »

Pending putting Vicky Vaya back together with a new bottom bracket I'll be there.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5394 on:** 29 September, 2014, 11:59:16 am »

Quote from: Huggy on 29 September, 2014, 11:24:41 am

Pending putting Vicky Vaya back together with a new bottom bracket I'll be there.

Huh? You only have the one bike?

The Retiree · « **Reply #5395 on:** 29 September, 2014, 01:05:52 pm »

Good news, which local watering hole are we likely to be visiting for a couple of refreshments?

huggy · « **Reply #5396 on:** 29 September, 2014, 01:32:01 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 29 September, 2014, 11:59:16 am

Quote from: Huggy on 29 September, 2014, 11:24:41 am
Pending putting Vicky Vaya back together with a new bottom bracket I'll be there.

Huh? You only have the one bike?

Well, clearly not, but with some productive use of lunchtime Vicky has a new bottom bracket fitted.

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 29 September, 2014, 01:05:52 pm

Good news, which local watering hole are we likely to be visiting for a couple of refreshments?

Open to other suggestions but here's one - The Hoop @ Stock. Always fancied trying it, not been in there yet. With a 7:30 departure from Witham arrival in Stock would be around 9pm.

Paging Del...if you are intending to intercept us somewhere on Wednesday could I borrow back the Alps videos, please? My PC had a sneezing fit and lost lots of my data

The Retiree · « **Reply #5397 on:** 29 September, 2014, 01:36:33 pm »

Sounds good to me mate, I was supposed to attend a beer festival there earlier in the year and sadly couldn't make it!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5398 on:** 29 September, 2014, 01:39:19 pm »

I think the time has come for some of the newer members of our little group to perhaps take the lead in suggesting where we go and how we get there.

Gentlemen the floor is yours ...

delthebike · « **Reply #5399 on:** 29 September, 2014, 02:14:18 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 29 September, 2014, 01:32:01 pm

Paging Del...if you are intending to intercept us somewhere on Wednesday could I borrow back the Alps videos, please? My PC had a sneezing fit and lost lots of my data

I don't have them either!

When I got the SD back I couldn't mount it at all. I couldn't use the card in the camera either so I formatted it!
We'll have to redo the week.