Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1751241 times)

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #10775 on:** 24 May, 2017, 12:20:41 pm »

Actually, do we really need to go all the way to the top Ted? I would say starting at the Rodney would not be all that different to coming from the top. Maybe I need to do a second run down from the Rodney to test this theory.

tedshred · « **Reply #10776 on:** 24 May, 2017, 12:25:43 pm »

Second run !

Think of the petrol.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10777 on:** 24 May, 2017, 12:30:02 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 24 May, 2017, 12:20:41 pm

Actually, do we really need to go all the way to the top Ted? I would say starting at the Rodney would not be all that different to coming from the top. Maybe I need to do a second run down from the Rodney to test this theory.

Errr no, something else I may have neglected to mention...

On Sunday huggy and I identified the official start as being the yellow fire hydrant marker by the green opposite the pink house. If you start at The Rodney you'll disqualified. Don't forget an official official is adjudicating and you won't want to upset her, I bet she's proper mean when riled.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10778 on:** 24 May, 2017, 12:33:46 pm »

Actually, Tomsk, if you see this in time please could you bring your ACME whistle? I envisage that maintaining control so proceedings remain orderly could be an issue this evening

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #10779 on:** 24 May, 2017, 01:25:04 pm »

What happens if I get thirsty on the way down and need to stop for a drink before continuing in my attempt? Do I still get disqualified for using the Rodney as a Control?

BFC · « **Reply #10780 on:** 24 May, 2017, 01:48:07 pm »

I am starting to put stuff into the rucksack for this evenings event:

Just gone in -
Set of 3 motorola two way radios with spare battery packs (must bring back into work before next weeks fire alarm test!).

Due to go in when I get home -
Cable ties, plenty of.
Wire cutters - 4 or more pairs, 2 at top of hill, 2 at bottom
Bottle(s) of liquid.
Pointy hat.
Lights for the journey home.
Extra layer of clothing for journey home.

Anything else required to support the rules as we invent them?

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #10781 on:** 24 May, 2017, 01:59:42 pm »

I think you should have one of these

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10782 on:** 24 May, 2017, 02:00:54 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 24 May, 2017, 01:25:04 pm

What happens if I get thirsty on the way down and need to stop for a drink before continuing in my attempt? Do I still get disqualified for using the Rodney as a Control?

Yes. You're just being silly now

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10783 on:** 24 May, 2017, 02:01:53 pm »

Quote from: Beer Fueled Commuter on 24 May, 2017, 01:48:07 pm

I am starting to put stuff into the rucksack for this evenings event:

Just gone in -
Set of 3 motorola two way radios with spare battery packs (must bring back into work before next weeks fire alarm test!).

Due to go in when I get home -
Cable ties, plenty of.
Wire cutters - 4 or more pairs, 2 at top of hill, 2 at bottom
Bottle(s) of liquid.
Pointy hat.
Lights for the journey home.
Extra layer of clothing for journey home.

Anything else required to support the rules as we invent them?

You need to pack beer!!!

BFC · « **Reply #10784 on:** 24 May, 2017, 02:14:50 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 24 May, 2017, 02:01:53 pm

Quote from: Beer Fueled Commuter on 24 May, 2017, 01:48:07 pm
I am starting to put stuff into the rucksack for this evenings event:

Just gone in -
Set of 3 motorola two way radios with spare battery packs (must bring back into work before next weeks fire alarm test!).

Due to go in when I get home -
Cable ties, plenty of.
Wire cutters - 4 or more pairs, 2 at top of hill, 2 at bottom
Bottle(s) of liquid.
Pointy hat.
Lights for the journey home.
Extra layer of clothing for journey home.

Anything else required to support the rules as we invent them?

You need to pack beer!!!

Bottles of liquid covers that - just have to make sure I don't pick up the bottle conditioned brews which would be a bit cloudy after a trip in the rucksack, but would give a tailwind all the way home.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10785 on:** 24 May, 2017, 02:23:01 pm »

In that case you're beautifully prepared, we would have expected nothing less

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #10786 on:** 24 May, 2017, 03:28:15 pm »

I'm excited, this could be as close to a Near Death Experience as my years allow me to have these days....

BFC · « **Reply #10787 on:** 24 May, 2017, 03:40:25 pm »

For all participants - wear some form of eye protection and keep the mouth shut (scream silently.....).

We don't know what speed each individual will get up to, but my road bike hit 36 in english units, any large insect impact at those speeds hurts and is very distracting.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10788 on:** 24 May, 2017, 03:44:28 pm »

Serious note: we all need to be careful and get nowhere near death! Using your brakes to stay alive is within the rulz.

huggy · « **Reply #10789 on:** 24 May, 2017, 03:57:56 pm »

Quote from: Beer Fueled Commuter on 24 May, 2017, 03:40:25 pm

For all participants - wear some form of eye protection and keep the mouth shut (scream silently.....).

We don't know what speed each individual will get up to, but my road bike hit 36 in english units, any large insect impact at those speeds hurts and is very distracting.

My recorded track for Sunday morning has a max speed of 60.9kph, could probably have gone quicker if I hadn't bottled it on the snakey road near the Rodney and felt like I needed to scrub some speed...then of course there was the bus not much later!!
The speed trend line is quite amusing 2/3rds the way down TMNH - https://ridewithgps.com/trips/14717743

tedshred · « **Reply #10790 on:** 24 May, 2017, 04:12:07 pm »

Sounds a bit too much for little old me then.

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bhoot · « **Reply #10791 on:** 24 May, 2017, 04:16:13 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 24 May, 2017, 12:33:46 pm

Actually, Tomsk, if you see this in time please could you bring your ACME whistle?

I shall have my ACME Thunderer with me....

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10792 on:** 24 May, 2017, 04:34:07 pm »

I have just had a hair cut to improve my aerodynamics ... marginal gains!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10793 on:** 24 May, 2017, 04:34:55 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 24 May, 2017, 04:12:07 pm

Sounds a bit too much for little old me then.

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You could go for my special prize for the slowest descent!

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #10794 on:** 24 May, 2017, 04:39:17 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 24 May, 2017, 04:34:07 pm

I have just had a hair cut to improve my aerodynamics ... marginal gains!

No magic hat?

huggy · « **Reply #10795 on:** 24 May, 2017, 04:40:22 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 24 May, 2017, 04:39:17 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 24 May, 2017, 04:34:07 pm
I have just had a hair cut to improve my aerodynamics ... marginal gains!
No magic hat?

I'm beginning to wish I had thought of full body armour earlier

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10796 on:** 24 May, 2017, 04:53:59 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 24 May, 2017, 04:39:17 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 24 May, 2017, 04:34:07 pm
I have just had a hair cut to improve my aerodynamics ... marginal gains!
No magic hat?

Yes but I'm still sure it'll be a marginal gain!

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #10797 on:** 24 May, 2017, 05:00:21 pm »

Like not going to the bog until afterwards!

edit: Unlike Tom Dumoulin

psyclist · « **Reply #10798 on:** 24 May, 2017, 05:46:30 pm »

I'm unfortunately not going to be in attendance this evening, not that my downhill skills would put me anywhere in the reckoning. I'm in need of banking some good sleeps before what is forecast to be a gorgeous weekend for riding in Wessex.

Stay safe, and consider an uphill version (with pedalling allowed) as a possible contra event for later in the year.

Bernster · « **Reply #10799 on:** 24 May, 2017, 06:02:48 pm »

I thought the Portsmouth lot did an uphill event on the same day too, but as a leveller, rather than be first up to the top, you had to state a time to ascend, and the person closest to their nominated time was the winner. Obviously no watches, electronics allowed.