Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series

[Snotty Gilbert]

It looks as if the two routes converge at the top of North Hill at the Colam Lane/Spring elms lane.

I'll be there to intercept (hopefully both routes) at 2000

Cheers

Jan

[Oaky]

I'll make my own way there - just getting changed now, so will miss the peloton

[Oscar's dad]

So the Leather Bottle, Blackmore this Wednesday?  I reserve the right to ride to Chelmsford from the pub to get a train assist home as I shall be on fixed and it’s a long way.

Also could someone do a Witham peloton route as I am mega busy all week 

[Carlosfandango]

So the Leather Bottle, Blackmore this Wednesday?  I reserve the right to ride to Chelmsford from the pub to get a train assist home as I shall be on fixed and it’s a long way.

I was under the illusion that MEMWNS was about cycling to the pub and having a good time with your mates but analysing your post it seems that it`s about taking the train. Somehow, I also thought that fixed gear bikes were about the purity of cycling but it seems that they exist as an excuse to catch the previously mentioned train. Could anyone please enlighten me? signed, confused of Colchester. (Which is over twice as far from Blackmore as Witham)

[Oscar's dad]

'fandango, your confusion is understandable as it’s based on you subconsciously referring to rulz. I think we have previously established that I have a problem with rulz.

[Carlosfandango]

Sorry, I forgot you're a rebel. You must have been/still are a very naughty schoolboy.

[Oscar's dad]

Sorry, I forgot you're a rebel. You must have been/still are a very naughty schoolboy.

I wasn't a rebel as a schoolboy, its a grown up thing.

[psyclist]

So the Leather Bottle, Blackmore this Wednesday?  I reserve the right to ride to Chelmsford from the pub to get a train assist home as I shall be on fixed and it’s a long way.

Yay, we have a location that is more accessible for some this week 

I don't understand you comments re 'long way' and why it should make any difference on fixed.

[Oscar's dad]

Cos I'm not confident on fixed.  In the back of my mind I have it that fixed is harder work.  Time will tell if I'm worrying about nothing.

[Carlosfandango]

I thought it was easier. Anyway, quit worrying and get cycling. What could go wrong, probably won't.

[Carlosfandango]

It's harder work rushing off to catch the last train all alone, waiting around, pushing the bike, still cycling but not as far etc, when instead you could still be in the pub with us enjoying yourself and the leisurely ride home.

[Tomsk]

Cos I'm not confident on fixed.  In the back of my mind I have it that fixed is harder work.  Time will tell if I'm worrying about nothing.

Fixed drive-train is 99% efficient, compared to 97% [-ish, depending on dirt, lube etc] for a derailleur set-up, according to Mike Burrows. On flat or rolling terrain, even into the wind, the lack of a dead spot helps maintain momentum. Only very hilly routes give gears & freewheel an advantage, more downhill than up.

Not having to expend energy thinking about changing gear must redirect some wattage to the engine room. 

[Oaky]

Cos I'm not confident on fixed.  In the back of my mind I have it that fixed is harder work.  Time will tell if I'm worrying about nothing.

Fixed drive-train is 99% efficient, compared to 97% [-ish, depending on dirt, lube etc] for a derailleur set-up, according to Mike Burrows. On flat or rolling terrain, even into the wind, the lack of a dead spot helps maintain momentum. Only very hilly routes give gears & freewheel an advantage, more downhill than up.

Not having to expend energy thinking about changing gear must redirect some wattage to the engine room. 

Plus fixed riders are kick-ass hard and not whimpering milksop, slack-chained whelps!

Or something like that.   

[Carlosfandango]

Cos I'm not confident on fixed.  In the back of my mind I have it that fixed is harder work.  Time will tell if I'm worrying about nothing.

Fixed drive-train is 99% efficient, compared to 97% [-ish, depending on dirt, lube etc] for a derailleur set-up, according to Mike Burrows. On flat or rolling terrain, even into the wind, the lack of a dead spot helps maintain momentum. Only very hilly routes give gears & freewheel an advantage, more downhill than up.

Not having to expend energy thinking about changing gear must redirect some wattage to the engine room. 

Plus fixed riders are kick-ass hard and not whimpering milksop, slack-chained whelps!

Or something like that.   

You mean not the type who catch the train home because "it's a long way" or because it's "harder work"?

[Oaky]

Cos I'm not confident on fixed.  In the back of my mind I have it that fixed is harder work.  Time will tell if I'm worrying about nothing.

Fixed drive-train is 99% efficient, compared to 97% [-ish, depending on dirt, lube etc] for a derailleur set-up, according to Mike Burrows. On flat or rolling terrain, even into the wind, the lack of a dead spot helps maintain momentum. Only very hilly routes give gears & freewheel an advantage, more downhill than up.

Not having to expend energy thinking about changing gear must redirect some wattage to the engine room. 

Plus fixed riders are kick-ass hard and not whimpering milksop, slack-chained whelps!

Or something like that.   

You mean not the type who catch the train home because "it's a long way" or because it's "harder work"?

Exactly!

[tedshred]

I shall be driving half way there and half way home, not because I am riding fixed but because 85 miles on a Wednesday night is a little too much in the course of a hectic week.

TBH, I will be glad just to make it for once 

In other news, I bumped into the prize winning machine that is the Retiree last week (actually a van slowed down and someone shouted out of the window at me, just as I was about to politely tell him to desist and move on, I realised it was the Retiree).  He is threatening to reappear as a regular on Wednesdays...

[Oscar's dad]

Hang on a moment, I'm not sure I ever said I kick-ass hard or wasn't a whimpering milksop or slack-chained whelp!

I have said that riding fixed is an experiment for me and the experiment could end with BJ being sold!

So despite your collective outrage I still reserve the right to take the train home 

[huggy]

...the Retiree).  He is threatening to reappear as a regular on Wednesdays...

Yeah yeah, we've heard those threats before, only fleetingly carried out while the rest of the peloton cough and wheeze trying to hold his wheel.

So despite your collective outrage I still reserve the right to take the train home 

May I be excluded from the fixed outrage on account of me keeping my head well below the parapet on that subject.
As far as using train assistance, as has been pointed out before, it's often quicker to actually just use your bike from Chelmsford...a re-run of the train versus bicycle challenge can be set up 

[Oscar's dad]

Taking the train means the train takes the strain. Have we learned nothing from Jimmy Saville?

[huggy]

Taking the train means the train takes the strain. Have we learned nothing from Jimmy Saville?

Click / clunk before every trip!

[Oscar's dad]

Taking the train means the train takes the strain. Have we learned nothing from Jimmy Saville?

Click / clunk before every trip!

Almost.

[Tomsk]

Any non-Audaxers who want new kit [BFC, Giles...] - contact Soupy via pm or email me. There is a thread over on 'Audax'.

[The Retiree]

I shall be driving half way there and half way home, not because I am riding fixed but because 85 miles on a Wednesday night is a little too much in the course of a hectic week.

TBH, I will be glad just to make it for once 

In other news, I bumped into the prize winning machine that is the Retiree last week (actually a van slowed down and someone shouted out of the window at me, just as I was about to politely tell him to desist and move on, I realised it was the Retiree).  He is threatening to reappear as a regular on Wednesdays...

A great pleasure it was too bumping into a sweaty and red faced Ted flying under the Strava radar on his new shiny Brompton! Who knows how many KOM’s he is taking whilst riding stealth


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[tippers_kiwi]

A great pleasure it was too bumping into a sweaty and red faced Ted flying under the Strava radar on his new shiny Brompton! Who knows how many KOM’s he is taking whilst riding stealth

Ah, it's you  Been a while since anyone has mentioned a Strava KOM.....what are they again?

[BFC]

Any non-Audaxers who want new kit [BFC, Giles...] - contact Soupy via pm or email me. There is a thread over on 'Audax'.

I have just brought the ACME merchandise thread to the top of the list over on "Audax".

I am interested in a long sleeved jersey, and a winter jersey. On basis of previous Blackmore sizing, both large.