Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1737574 times)

josser · « **Reply #12350 on:** 19 July, 2018, 08:00:06 pm »

Sorry I couldn’t make it, had to pick up the mrs. Going to miss the next 2 and the R&R...

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #12351 on:** 19 July, 2018, 10:20:29 pm »

Although based on MTB tyres, an interesting video, which seems to confirm mine/Jibbers/others views

https://youtu.be/G2OqwuhNGfg

6 sealants tested

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12352 on:** 20 July, 2018, 12:04:35 am »

Quote from: Grey Sheep on 19 July, 2018, 10:20:29 pm

Although based on MTB tyres, an interesting video, which seems to confirm mine/Jibbers/others views

https://youtu.be/G2OqwuhNGfg

6 sealants tested

I think I was mostly influenced by Nik, Lynx and Malcolm towards Cafelatex. It's only really let me down when it hasn't been there (i.e. the tyre was dry) - so user error rather than its fault. I managed to seal the sidewall/bead puncture from last night - time will tell if it's useable. I've had bead punctures before and they are in an area which even when sealed can be prone to opening again if you hit an edge.

Tomsk · « **Reply #12353 on:** 23 July, 2018, 07:24:12 pm »

Wednesday's venue? Somewhere by the sea/lake/river for a paddle would be nice

tedshred · « **Reply #12354 on:** 23 July, 2018, 10:16:40 pm »

Yacht Club ? Rowhedge ? Maldon Hythe ?

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jiberjaber · « **Reply #12355 on:** 23 July, 2018, 11:18:16 pm »

Yacht club sounds like a great idea.... Rowhedge also, both similarly distant for me...

Do they do food (not oyster etc obviously

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Tomsk · « **Reply #12356 on:** 24 July, 2018, 06:17:33 am »

Yacht Club, West Mersea gets my vote - great summer venue. Jiberjaber - the Victory nearby will do food if the YC doesn't.

How's the tide for the Strood crossing? Getting near a full moon...

tedshred · « **Reply #12357 on:** 24 July, 2018, 10:25:38 am »

Tides are fine tomorrow

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12358 on:** 24 July, 2018, 10:40:58 am »

Ace I'll modify my route accordingly

ETA: I've updated the calendar to reflect offshore this week, Currently Blackmore next Wednesday ?

tedshred · « **Reply #12359 on:** 24 July, 2018, 11:31:02 am »

High tide is 23.56 so there will be plenty of water for a paddle if anyone fancies one.

I will aim to be at Spa to lead the way (from behind).

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12360 on:** 24 July, 2018, 04:34:05 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 24 July, 2018, 11:31:02 am

High tide is 23.56 so there will be plenty of water for a paddle if anyone fancies one.

I will aim to be at Spa to lead the way (from behind).

So I won't need mud guards then?

tedshred · « **Reply #12361 on:** 24 July, 2018, 05:09:28 pm »

I will leave that to your conscience.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12362 on:** 24 July, 2018, 05:13:28 pm »

Not helpful..... I see its a tidal 2 hour window of coverage, so my reconning is it will be starting to get wet when we leave the pub? If so I need to refit the guards to the fixed or bring a different bike.

tedshred · « **Reply #12363 on:** 24 July, 2018, 05:35:47 pm »

The tide will not be over the road at any point tomorrow or, indeed Thursday. Unless you know of some rain coming, you will be dry.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12364 on:** 24 July, 2018, 05:52:36 pm »

Smashing thanks, another mudguard free ride then

tedshred · « **Reply #12365 on:** 24 July, 2018, 06:20:41 pm »

How about a weather and tide variable mudguard spreadsheet - or do you have one already ?

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12366 on:** 24 July, 2018, 07:50:17 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 24 July, 2018, 06:20:41 pm

How about a weather and tide variable mudguard spreadsheet - or do you have one already ?

Whilst I'm a fan of a data driven approach to things I think you need our resident BA on the case of that but he appears to be on his jollys in Wales this weekend

Nik's Nick · « **Reply #12367 on:** 24 July, 2018, 08:47:14 pm »

Afraid I'm in the US this week with work.

I'm thinking of Boudicea's Revenge though on Sunday, just in case anyone has a card and fancies a pootle. I'll be jet-lagged having got back Saturday afternoon, so it will be a genuine pootle...

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12368 on:** 24 July, 2018, 08:53:19 pm »

I'm having an alpaca love in unfortunately

Nik's Nick · « **Reply #12369 on:** 24 July, 2018, 09:02:37 pm »

I'm going to assume that "alpaca love in" is a euphemism for something unspeakable.
Anything to liven up this meeting.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12370 on:** 24 July, 2018, 09:32:53 pm »

Haha, I'm meeting up with my Tutifruiti it'll be all over social media by Sunday night lol.

In other news, any of the MEMWNS peloton got an Alpkit Hunks bivvy? Fancy bringing it along tomorrow night for me to look at?

tedshred · « **Reply #12371 on:** 24 July, 2018, 09:34:47 pm »

I can pick mine up from the house when we get there.

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Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #12372 on:** 24 July, 2018, 09:35:51 pm »

I’d be interested in what people think between the std and large hunka.

Quote from: jiberjaber on 24 July, 2018, 09:32:53 pm

Haha, I'm meeting up with my Tutifruiti it'll be all over social media by Sunday night lol.

In other news, any of the MEMWNS peloton got an Alpkit Hunks bivvy? Fancy bringing it along tomorrow night for me to look at?

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12373 on:** 24 July, 2018, 09:44:59 pm »

Ace thanks G

Tomsk · « **Reply #12374 on:** 24 July, 2018, 10:39:59 pm »

I'll make my way offshore tomorrow then. It's a 30 mile trip or thereabouts, for me, probably arriving some time after 21:00.