Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1757068 times)

Zienna2010 · « **Reply #9450 on:** 28 June, 2016, 02:58:23 pm »

Where is the viper?

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Oaky · « **Reply #9451 on:** 28 June, 2016, 03:19:04 pm »

It's at Mill Green, (Google Maps Link)

Many (but not all) of our pubs are marked on this handy Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series map

Zienna2010 · « **Reply #9452 on:** 28 June, 2016, 03:24:29 pm »

Thank you is it normal meet time and place tomorrow

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Oaky · « **Reply #9453 on:** 28 June, 2016, 03:44:00 pm »

Yep - 7:30 Spa Rd Roundabout.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9454 on:** 28 June, 2016, 05:37:35 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 28 June, 2016, 02:47:51 pm

I vote for the Viper. We seem to go there more in the winter, though if it is wet tomorrow, we won't be out in the beer garden

We should pencil in the Aythorpe Roding Axe and Compasses for psyclist: any of those July dates are ok for me.

Viper

Oaky · « **Reply #9455 on:** 28 June, 2016, 06:30:04 pm »

Something like this for the Witham Peloton? https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14739180

More scenic route to the Viper, followed by a no nonsense straight blat home along Springfield Rd and the Boreham Rd.

I'm not quite sure whether any of the cross-Chelmsford stuff is currently underneath the building site near the station though.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9456 on:** 28 June, 2016, 10:36:17 pm »

Interesting section between Edney Common and Ivy Barns... its COR in various grades. Hard pack & falling apart tarmac at the start, fast downhill on concrete slab sections (OK for 1.25inch tyres, not tried it on 25mm!) and then shingle at the bottom where the houses are on Ivy Barns.

On the way home probably quicker to head (downhill) in to Writtle and back out to Chelmsford, though you do have Ivy Barns Hurt Locker to contend with...

Slightly more pleasant approach adds a couple of km on. Home section is about the same distance but should be quicker

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14744237

Care when crossing Essex Reg Way at Channels (@14km) (might be worth considering going up to Little Waltham or the Channels RBT?)

Care when crossing the A414 @29km

You could save a few km skipping Newney Green and coming up The Causeway thus:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14744615

Last time out on the way home, the chaps turned L at the Writtle Rd/A1016 X but that is longer by another km or so...

New London Road is no right turn as it gets to Parkway, so you might have to be creative...

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #9457 on:** 29 June, 2016, 08:14:05 am »

Damn it....I was hoping to come out tonight as never been to the Viper and I have been reminded I have yet another school awards evening to attend!!!!

Oaky · « **Reply #9458 on:** 29 June, 2016, 10:20:42 am »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 28 June, 2016, 10:36:17 pm

Interesting section between Edney Common and Ivy Barns... its COR in various grades. Hard pack & falling apart tarmac at the start, fast downhill on concrete slab sections (OK for 1.25inch tyres, not tried it on 25mm!) and then shingle at the bottom where the houses are on Ivy Barns.

It wasn't deliberate, I blame OD - I think he's hacked RwGPS.

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You could save a few km skipping Newney Green and coming up The Causeway thus:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14744615

I think we should use this one.

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New London Road is no right turn as it gets to Parkway, so you might have to be creative...

I think I've used the pedestrian underpass in the past.

huggy · « **Reply #9459 on:** 29 June, 2016, 10:32:41 am »

Don't think I'm going to make it out this evening

admin stuff to get on top of

Oaky · « **Reply #9460 on:** 29 June, 2016, 10:35:35 am »

I'm still planning to make it out. There's a small chance I might be a bit late if Acorn#1's Guides group change their plans tonight because of weather.

Oaky · « **Reply #9461 on:** 29 June, 2016, 11:36:22 am »

Who is going to be at Spa Rd tonight? So far I count only myself and Zienna2010. Any other takers (I see OD, tippers and huggy are all not coming out to play... AndyC33333333333?)

huggy · « **Reply #9462 on:** 29 June, 2016, 11:38:21 am »

p.s. one piece of admin to take care of soon is a response to Lee Valley Velodrome to request some more sessions from August to October, available slots we could attend are:
Wednesdays: 6pm – 8pm and 8pm – 10pm.
Saturdays: 8am – 10am and 10am – 12pm.
Sundays: 7pm – 9pm.

I'll apply for Wednesday evening and weekend slots again.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9463 on:** 29 June, 2016, 11:41:52 am »

Yes to Wednesday evening velodroming from August to October

Andy C33 · « **Reply #9464 on:** 29 June, 2016, 03:14:53 pm »

Hope to be out, depends on my poor arthritic back☹️

BFC · « **Reply #9465 on:** 29 June, 2016, 04:04:27 pm »

I am working this week.

It was a bit windy heading in to work this afternoon, with plenty of gravel traps - both council and flood created.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9466 on:** 29 June, 2016, 06:41:40 pm »

Quote from: Andy C33 on 29 June, 2016, 03:14:53 pm

Hope to be out, depends on my poor arthritic back☹️

You know it's good for your back to cycle... you have told me that a couple of times!... PLUS wind assist home - whats not to like!

Oaky · « **Reply #9467 on:** 29 June, 2016, 07:06:54 pm »

I'm heading out into the wind shortly.

Zienna2010 · « **Reply #9468 on:** 02 July, 2016, 06:35:46 pm »

Thank you Andyc33 and Oaky for fixing my gearing problem on Wednesday It worked a treat over the 72 mile castle route today

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jiberjaber · « **Reply #9469 on:** 04 July, 2016, 10:16:17 am »

Well done on that ride Princess Warrior - that must give you a good confidence boost for the Ride100

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9470 on:** 04 July, 2016, 10:27:25 am »

Where shall we go on Wednesday evening?

tedshred · « **Reply #9471 on:** 04 July, 2016, 10:40:41 am »

I had originally proposed the YC but I have just noticed that it is the Chelmsford Beer Festival this week.

We can't let that go by without seeing OD in his traffic cone hat and travel rug so let's go there.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9472 on:** 04 July, 2016, 12:58:55 pm »

I've just moved my very early morning Thursday appointment.... so sounds good to me!

Zienna2010 · « **Reply #9473 on:** 04 July, 2016, 01:02:50 pm »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 04 July, 2016, 10:16:17 am

Well done on that ride Princess Warrior - that must give you a good confidence boost for the Ride100

Thank you it was a great boost role on 31st July ride 100

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Oaky · « **Reply #9474 on:** 04 July, 2016, 01:13:10 pm »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 04 July, 2016, 12:58:55 pm

I've just moved my very early morning Thursday appointment.... so sounds good to me!

As chance would have it, all I have to do Thursday a.m. is sit and watch a school sports day.