Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1753922 times)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2425 on:** 04 November, 2011, 10:14:31 pm »

Don't forget Wally!

Oaky · « **Reply #2426 on:** 04 November, 2011, 10:17:22 pm »

Ah, Wally! I wish he'd be more direct and plain-spoken - he's always pussyfooting around the lemonade and rosé wine issues.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2427 on:** 04 November, 2011, 10:19:20 pm »

I do love a grumpy landlord. The bloke at Pleshy's Leatjer Bottle was a classic chap too!

chief · « **Reply #2428 on:** 05 November, 2011, 06:50:06 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 04 November, 2011, 01:33:35 pm

Quote from: chief on 02 November, 2011, 07:22:36 pm
I'm disappointed that the opening of the Baddow Pump track hasn't been mentioned and a ride scheduled to incorporate it

Where's the nearest (decent) pub?

I've put the post code into the good beer guide app and it puts the following as closest:

Woolpack
Cricketers
Orange Tree
Queens Head

Not sure I've been in any of those before. bobb, anyone else been to them?

http://www.the-ot.com/ might be worth a look, it has links with the excellent http://www.spokes.uk.com/ company

bobb · « **Reply #2429 on:** 05 November, 2011, 08:28:01 pm »

None of those pubs are actually in Great Baddow. I guess they're just near by postcode....

There is a nice pub, but I can't remember what it's called (or exactly where it is!) near the Marconi/GEC (whatever it's called this week) site....

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2430 on:** 06 November, 2011, 09:50:13 am »

Another pub that is apparently worth a visit is the Thatchers Arms at Mount Bures.

Tomsk · « **Reply #2431 on:** 07 November, 2011, 07:36:07 pm »

Anyone on for this Wednesday? I could do with some fresh air, which might help see off this cold I seem to have inherited from the rest of the family.

huggy · « **Reply #2432 on:** 07 November, 2011, 08:05:51 pm »

Yep, up for an outing this week either with new steed or 'old'

If I'm on new wheels then I'll probably be slightly slower!

Oaky · « **Reply #2433 on:** 07 November, 2011, 08:17:38 pm »

I was, in an unusual fit of forward-planning, suggesting a visit to The White Hart at Margaretting Tye, somewhere upthread if you fancy looking in there to sample their winter beer festival wares?

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2434 on:** 07 November, 2011, 08:22:27 pm »

It's possible that some of us might be available for that. The White Hart is a Good Pub.

huggy · « **Reply #2435 on:** 07 November, 2011, 11:01:31 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 07 November, 2011, 08:17:38 pm

I was, in an unusual fit of forward-planning, suggesting a visit to The White Hart at Margaretting Tye, somewhere upthread if you fancy looking in there to sample their winter beer festival wares?

Looks good to me, it may not even include a gratuitous visit to NH!
I tried a pint of Southwold Brewery's Winter Spice the other day - it was very nice.
Up for some more winter beer sampling

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2436 on:** 08 November, 2011, 12:56:57 am »

I believe you may be invaded by a possé from Prittlewell. ETA 8.45!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2437 on:** 08 November, 2011, 12:34:58 pm »

Where and when is the Witham peleton meeting up?

And does anyone have a route in mind cos I can't be arsed to plot one?

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2438 on:** 08 November, 2011, 01:41:44 pm »

How about this?

It includes 3 ascents of TMNH. Does that suit?

huggy · « **Reply #2439 on:** 08 November, 2011, 02:34:13 pm »

The usual Witham peleton of two meets at the Jack & Jenny @ 19:30
I'll plot a route tonight/tomorrow that will include NH (additional assents optional). Probable arrival time between 20:30 and 20:45 at The White Hart.

(given the posh look of The White Hart can we assume they have a suitable area for sweaty & steamy cyclists?

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Wowbagger · « **Reply #2440 on:** 08 November, 2011, 02:39:30 pm »

http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?lnk=http://peter.chesspod.com/routes/forsteve.gpx

I realised too late that I didn't include my suggested route.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2441 on:** 08 November, 2011, 02:41:01 pm »

Top banana. I will place my front wheel slight behind and to the right of your back wheel and you can tow me all the way.

I may be just a few minutes later than 1930 hours as I will have to escort Twinkle Toes to Sprouts.

I thank you.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2442 on:** 08 November, 2011, 02:42:16 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 08 November, 2011, 02:39:30 pm

http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?lnk=http://peter.chesspod.com/routes/forsteve.gpx

I realised too late that I didn't include my suggested route.

And there was me thinking my BlackBerry wasn't working.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2443 on:** 08 November, 2011, 02:46:29 pm »

You can get an app for that.

BTW, Steve, you seem to be remarkably close to achieving your annual target. I've got only another 19 or so miles to do to get mine, and I reckon by the time I reach the pub tomorrow I'll have done it. If you can get your miles in by then (and 3 ascents should do it) we can have a double celebration!

bobb · « **Reply #2444 on:** 08 November, 2011, 02:57:42 pm »

I'm out of the country at the moment, but I should be up for next time. I'll save discussing where to go until after you lot have done this one though!

Tomsk · « **Reply #2445 on:** 08 November, 2011, 05:25:15 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 07 November, 2011, 08:17:38 pm

I was, in an unusual fit of forward-planning, suggesting a visit to The White Hart at Margaretting Tye, somewhere upthread if you fancy looking in there to sample their winter beer festival wares?

Not sure how many will be out and about from this end yet. I'll be there, taking it easy and I hope not infectious by tomorrow evening

I managed a very gentle ride with the Chelmsford CTC on Sunday, when I was at maximum bunged-upness, so fingers crossed.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2446 on:** 08 November, 2011, 05:27:55 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 08 November, 2011, 02:46:29 pm

You can get an app for that.

BTW, Steve, you seem to be remarkably close to achieving your annual target. I've got only another 19 or so miles to do to get mine, and I reckon by the time I reach the pub tomorrow I'll have done it. If you can get your miles in by then (and 3 ascents should do it) we can have a double celebration!

I doubt I will have hit my target by the time we get to the pub so I will hold off on celebrating until I hit it, which should be by the time I get home, unless I get the bus home

huggy · « **Reply #2447 on:** 09 November, 2011, 08:52:37 am »

Ok, plotted a route that looks something like this, mine only includes a single ascent of NH but multiples are optional, unless you'd like to follow Wow's route.
Guesstimated ride time to The White Hart is 1 hour 20 mins, so usual departure time would put us there around 20:50, but there appears to be a request to start a little later, OD??

A round trip of around 36.5 miles should see OD safely hit his annual target tonight, provided no buses/breakdown vehicles/taxis/rescue missions from OHs/B&B stays at The White Hart are involved in the winter beer sampling. It will also be a good first run for the new steed if it arrives today

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2448 on:** 09 November, 2011, 09:28:26 am »

Smashing! I'm aiming for 1940 at the J&J if that's ok?

Oaky · « **Reply #2449 on:** 09 November, 2011, 10:37:04 am »

Quote from: Huggy on 09 November, 2011, 08:52:37 am

Ok, plotted a route that looks something like this, mine only includes a single ascent of NH but multiples are optional,

looks good to me. Outbound is strangely similar to one of my options below

I should be able to do that on autopilot. I see you've utilised the A12 crossing from the 3 Elms trip on the return leg.

Quote from: Huggy on 08 November, 2011, 02:34:13 pm

The usual Witham peleton of two meets at the Jack & Jenny @ 19:30
I'll plot a route tonight/tomorrow that will include NH (additional assents optional). Probable arrival time between 20:30 and 20:45 at The White Hart.

NOTE: the below was written (but not posted!) before huggy's planned route (above) appeared.

The No Frills route is obvious, and is so direct and perfectly straight it must've been created by Romans.

It's a bit longer (but nicer) to carry on straight across at Danbury and then take Moor Hall Lane to bypass Bicknacre, before carrying on through the Hanningfields/Stock etc...

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(given the posh look of The White Hart can we assume they have a suitable area for sweaty & steamy cyclists? )

The bar area, whilst still on the nice side, has accommodated ~~sweaty & steamy~~ thirsty and fragrant cyclists rather nicely in the past. (1 2)