Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1753164 times)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1325 on:** 03 August, 2010, 01:16:29 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 03 August, 2010, 01:13:56 pm

Quote from: токамак on 03 August, 2010, 12:03:06 pm
If you wanted to meet at Chelmsford like before - I've got something like a 20 mile loop that goes past the Viper and also the Wheatsheaf.

I think we have a plan! I should be there around 19:00.

All I need now are the legs to follow it through

Take no prisoners токамак old chap

Oaky · « **Reply #1326 on:** 03 August, 2010, 01:26:47 pm »

It's goign to be a tag-team style annihiliation of Oaky isn't it - токамак will soften me up en-route as a lead-out man for bobb who will finish me off in the pub.

bobb · « **Reply #1327 on:** 03 August, 2010, 01:30:28 pm »

I guess "tag-team" means something quite different to you than me

So no thanks!!

токамак · « **Reply #1328 on:** 03 August, 2010, 01:40:04 pm »

Think I might get the Dave Yates out for this one. It's been in the shed since the end of March - there's a bit of fettling for tonight...

Chelmsford Station, 19:00 tomorrow evening it is then.

bobb · « **Reply #1329 on:** 03 August, 2010, 01:42:07 pm »

I'll see you in the Wheatsheaf? 19:05 maybe?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1330 on:** 03 August, 2010, 01:49:18 pm »

Quote from: токамак on 03 August, 2010, 01:40:04 pm

Think I might get the Dave Yates out for this one. It's been in the shed since the end of March - there's a bit of fettling for tonight...

Chelmsford Station, 19:00 tomorrow evening it is then.

Noooooo, get your posh bike out. The one where you have to wear a funny hat. If you're going to do a job do it properly!

Oaky · « **Reply #1331 on:** 03 August, 2010, 01:59:35 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 03 August, 2010, 01:49:18 pm

Quote from: токамак on 03 August, 2010, 01:40:04 pm
Think I might get the Dave Yates out for this one. It's been in the shed since the end of March - there's a bit of fettling for tonight...

Chelmsford Station, 19:00 tomorrow evening it is then.

Noooooo, get your posh bike out. The one where you have to wear a funny hat. If you're going to do a job do it properly!

Oi! I don't want to actually die, you know.

токамак · « **Reply #1332 on:** 03 August, 2010, 02:15:46 pm »

Nah, Dave Yates will be great. So here's our route, Oaky: Google Maps

22mph average - we can be at the pub just after 8, bobb.

Oaky · « **Reply #1333 on:** 03 August, 2010, 02:22:24 pm »

Quote from: токамак on 03 August, 2010, 02:15:46 pm

Nah, Dave Yates will be great. So here's our route, Oaky: Google Maps

22mph average - we can be at the pub just after 8, bobb.

Not with my lungs left by the roadside in Blackmore and Fryerning we won't.

токамак · « **Reply #1334 on:** 03 August, 2010, 02:24:30 pm »

The final run from Edney Common to the roundabout at Writtle is the best bit - proper sprint finish.

Will be spin-tastic on our fixers, what's your gear Oaky?

Oaky · « **Reply #1335 on:** 03 August, 2010, 02:39:27 pm »

Quote from: токамак on 03 August, 2010, 02:24:30 pm

The final run from Edney Common to the roundabout at Writtle is the best bit - proper sprint finish.

Will be spin-tastic on our fixers, what's your gear Oaky?

44x16 on 26"x1.25 (559-32) ... rabbit makes that 67.3"

bobb · « **Reply #1336 on:** 03 August, 2010, 02:43:55 pm »

You need a bigger gear than that, Oaky!

You can beat him on "The speed run", just sit on his wheel and power past in the last 50 metres. He always wants to lead out...

I bet a pickled egg on Oakey winning!!

токамак · « **Reply #1337 on:** 03 August, 2010, 02:44:52 pm »

We're closely matched then, the DY is running 67.8" - 700x23 with 49 x 19. I reckon your bike might be lighter, unloaded.

токамак · « **Reply #1338 on:** 03 August, 2010, 02:50:57 pm »

I always lead out because no c*nt is prepared to pick the pace up! That's why I joined the Chelmer.

A friend of ours would stay on my wheel all the way from the Viper as I gradually wound it up, then power off for the line in the last 100m.

chief · « **Reply #1339 on:** 03 August, 2010, 02:55:21 pm »

Quote from: bobb on 03 August, 2010, 02:43:55 pm

I bet a pickled egg on Oakey winning!!

The ride or the post race drinking contest

Hoping to be along,though I'm starting to become convinced that Wednesday night is when the majority of train issues happen

Eitherway I'll be doing the slow scenic route to Writtle and shall leave the racers to it

Oaky · « **Reply #1340 on:** 03 August, 2010, 03:04:11 pm »

Quote from: chief on 03 August, 2010, 02:55:21 pm

Quote from: bobb on 03 August, 2010, 02:43:55 pm
I bet a pickled egg on Oakey winning!!

The ride or the post race drinking contest

Hoping to be along,though I'm starting to become convinced that Wednesday night is when the majority of train issues happen

Eitherway I'll be doing the slow scenic route to Writtle and shall leave the racers to it

Get yer arse round the route with us you wuss!

токамак · « **Reply #1341 on:** 03 August, 2010, 03:06:41 pm »

Bring your support vehicle too.

chief · « **Reply #1342 on:** 03 August, 2010, 03:22:07 pm »

Quote from: токамак on 03 August, 2010, 03:06:41 pm

Bring your support vehicle too.

Now if that is allowed I'm more tempted

Oaky · « **Reply #1343 on:** 03 August, 2010, 03:32:36 pm »

Quote from: chief on 03 August, 2010, 03:22:07 pm

Quote from: токамак on 03 August, 2010, 03:06:41 pm
Bring your support vehicle too.

Now if that is allowed I'm more tempted

I am NOT going to try and hang onto токамак's wheel whilst he drafts your car!!!

No way! No how!

chief · « **Reply #1344 on:** 03 August, 2010, 06:51:47 pm »

If it helps I can throw bits of this behind the car to simulate a mobile feed~~stop~~

Oaky · « **Reply #1345 on:** 03 August, 2010, 08:42:15 pm »

Quote from: chief on 03 August, 2010, 06:51:47 pm

If it helps I can throw bits of this behind the car to simulate a mobile feed~~stop~~

I like the way your receipt just says "magazine". Very discreet.

bobb · « **Reply #1346 on:** 03 August, 2010, 09:04:41 pm »

I wonder how many people in India eat pasties? And more importantly, ones that contain beef?!!!

I too am wondering about the simple "Magazine" on the receipt

chief · « **Reply #1347 on:** 03 August, 2010, 09:43:42 pm »

fear not, I haven't bought a car magazine in years

токамак · « **Reply #1348 on:** 03 August, 2010, 10:07:22 pm »

The Dave Yates is fully fettled and in effect - I've been out for a short spin, beautiful!

Chief, you should ride with us, we'll keep it civilised, although it will be gloves off for the last few miles back to Writtle.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1349 on:** 03 August, 2010, 10:34:53 pm »

It is possible that I will put in an appearance at this event.