Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1750106 times)

rr · « **Reply #4950 on:** 14 April, 2014, 10:06:31 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 14 April, 2014, 08:56:39 pm

A little pre-Arrow jaunt might be in order for me this Wednesday.......anyone about?

possibly, what do you have in mind?

huggy · « **Reply #4951 on:** 15 April, 2014, 01:54:50 pm »

I'm up for a pre-arrow leg spin too. No suggestion as to where yet but I'm sure it'll include going over TMNH to get there.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #4952 on:** 15 April, 2014, 01:57:53 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 15 April, 2014, 01:54:50 pm

I'm up for a pre-arrow leg spin too. No suggestion as to where yet but I'm sure it'll include going over TMNH to get there.

Repeats of Hagg Hill?

huggy · « **Reply #4953 on:** 15 April, 2014, 05:19:51 pm »

This week's destination refreshment stop suggestions for consideration of the committee in no particular order:
King William IV, Notley Green
Square & Compasses, Fuller Street
St. Anne's Castle, Great Leighs
The Windmill Motor Inn, Chatham Green
Somewhere else of someone else's desire

Depending upon riders of Withamite persuasion joining the likely departure time will be between 7:30 and 7:45 with view to reaching destination refreshment stop 9:15-ish after 25 miles-ish. Route TBD (but not including Hagg Hill as that seems to involve walking by some).

Oaky · « **Reply #4954 on:** 15 April, 2014, 05:45:02 pm »

I am up North this week so won't be joining. I will be riding up a hill or two whilst I am here though.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #4955 on:** 15 April, 2014, 08:10:12 pm »

I am currently sat in a Premier Inn near Newbury - I know, I know rock 'n' roll lifestyle etc. I should have brought a bike but I have some work to do this evening

Have fun.

Tomsk · « **Reply #4956 on:** 15 April, 2014, 09:19:45 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 15 April, 2014, 05:19:51 pm

King William IV, Notley Green
Square & Compasses, Fuller Street
St. Anne's Castle, Great Leighs
The Windmill Motor Inn, Chatham Green

All good......been a while since we went to The Windmill at Chatham Green, though - so how about that then?

huggy · « **Reply #4957 on:** 16 April, 2014, 08:57:06 am »

Quote from: Tomsk on 15 April, 2014, 09:19:45 pm

All good......been a while since we went to The Windmill at Chatham Green, though - so how about that then?

My plan is to follow something like this http://bikeroutetoaster.com/BRTWebUI/Course/651702 [Edited at midday, but not to pander to OD in later comment]
Departure time about 7:30 with a leisurely ride for 9pm arrival at The Windmill, Chatham Green.
Not intending to have a Thursday return home to save the sleep depravation for the Arrow on Friday/Saturday.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #4958 on:** 16 April, 2014, 09:03:40 am »

It would appear you are missing the opportunity to fall off, pick yourself up, ride on that farm track across the fields and then say hello to the beetles on sticks. Dear me!

Tomsk · « **Reply #4959 on:** 16 April, 2014, 09:16:03 am »

Quote from: Huggy on 16 April, 2014, 08:57:06 am

Quote from: Tomsk on 15 April, 2014, 09:19:45 pm
All good......been a while since we went to The Windmill at Chatham Green, though - so how about that then?

My plan is to follow something like this http://bikeroutetoaster.com/BRTWebUI/Course/651702
Departure time about 7:30 with a leisurely ride for 9pm arrival at The Windmill, Chatham Green.
Not intending to have a Thursday return home to save the sleep depravation for the Arrow on Friday/Saturday.

rr · « **Reply #4960 on:** 16 April, 2014, 06:04:17 pm »

Quote from: rr on 14 April, 2014, 10:06:31 pm

Quote from: Tomsk on 14 April, 2014, 08:56:39 pm
A little pre-Arrow jaunt might be in order for me this Wednesday.......anyone about?
possibly, what do you have in mind?

I'll think I'll have to give it a miss, to much urgent domestic admin.

huggy · « **Reply #4961 on:** 16 April, 2014, 06:11:46 pm »

Quote from: rr on 16 April, 2014, 06:04:17 pm

I'll think I'll have to give it a miss, to much urgent domestic admin.

That's a shame

Just me & Tomsk for some Easter Arrow chat then

Oaky · « **Reply #4962 on:** 17 April, 2014, 04:30:02 pm »

a little bit higher than TMNH

A bit windier too (50mph at the summit with gusts to 65/70)

No pub on the route though :-/

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #4963 on:** 17 April, 2014, 04:46:13 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 17 April, 2014, 04:30:02 pm

a little bit higher than TMNH

A bit windier too (50mph at the summit with gusts to 65/70)

No pub on the route though :-/

Is that the Great Dun Fell route we have talked about? If so I take it you went up on fixed.

Oaky · « **Reply #4964 on:** 17 April, 2014, 04:57:55 pm »

That is indeed GDF, just the ascent, rather than my yet to be finalised 200 route.

I took gears to this party. Plenty of gears. Plenty of low gears, especially! (26x34 bottom).

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #4965 on:** 17 April, 2014, 05:10:28 pm »

Sounds like lots of fun. GDF is on my bucket list.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #4966 on:** 21 April, 2014, 05:48:58 pm »

Now then, this Wednesday, who's about and where shall we go?

huggy · « **Reply #4967 on:** 21 April, 2014, 06:23:11 pm »

Nope, not this week. Have an office trip to the Indian Ocean (the one in Newland Street) for carb replenishing and loading for the G&YF.

Tomsk · « **Reply #4968 on:** 21 April, 2014, 08:23:12 pm »

Wednesday is ok for me.

Is the Three Horseshoes at Duton Hill on your GBG list OD? We went for a walk today and ended up there for a pre-lunch drink. It's as excellent as I remember from my last visit, a few years ago. [And I grew up at Duton Hill - though too young to be a pub-goer when we moved away] Mighty Oak 'Captain Bob' and Bishop Nick 'Hop Cross' on offer, plus another I forget which.....

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #4969 on:** 21 April, 2014, 09:47:39 pm »

I'm not sure it is in the Shit Pub Good Beer Guide but I still think it's a good idea. We should do more rides over your way. I commend it to the house.

Tomsk · « **Reply #4970 on:** 22 April, 2014, 08:33:12 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 21 April, 2014, 09:47:39 pm

Shit Pub Good Beer

Well its a good pub too - hilarious landlord [Jake liked him ie puerile sense of humour, possibly put on for his benefit] and eccentric regulars and their dogs, pub stuffed full of beer-related antiques.

Quite a trek home to Witham though......

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #4971 on:** 22 April, 2014, 09:22:29 am »

The Three Horseshoes is indeed in the GBG so gets my vote

Following this route its a 20 mile jaunt from Witham so not too bad. I might not stay until closing as I have a busy day on Thursday.

Are any other cyclists of Witham interested? I would be able to leave Witham at about 7:30pm

Oaky · « **Reply #4972 on:** 22 April, 2014, 10:24:40 am »

I should be around, subject to checking with mrs_o. Not sure what the situation is Re: start times though.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #4973 on:** 22 April, 2014, 10:30:40 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 22 April, 2014, 10:24:40 am

I should be around, subject to checking with mrs_o. Not sure what the situation is Re: start times though.

Ok, no worries, let me know.

trainmanbri · « **Reply #4974 on:** 22 April, 2014, 01:51:49 pm »

Wife is having a birthday on Wednesday,i am obliged to take her out for food and drink ! sorry