Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1750159 times)

Oaky · « **Reply #8525 on:** 13 January, 2016, 09:38:14 am »

I'm planning to get the 17:46 train from Witham, so will hopefully see folks there.

My plan is to travel to/from in civvies and change at the velodrome. I may or may not shower afterwards, depending on how prompt we are finishing and all the bike/helmet/shoe hire return stuffs, and how great a thirst I have built up.

Which brings me neatly to ... post ride refreshments. For those that inticipate a mighty thirst after two hours on a bike with no bottle cage, the nearest establishments that are suggested by the Good Beer Guide App seem to be:

Tap East which is a 14 minutes walk back in the direction of Stratford station

CRATE brewery and pizzeria which is a 15 minutes walk from the venue

Both of these CLOSE AT 11pm, though, so we'd have to keep post-ride faff to an absolute minimum to get there in time for a couple of Essex recovery drinks. If we end up in faff-waiting, cat-herding-by-committee mode, I'm likely to "do one" in the direction of Tap East with anyone who is also ready

If it looks like we'll be late for these: The Goose is open till 11:30, but it's further away )in the centre of Stratford, the other side of the station), and doesn't look much like a normal MEMWNS pub (sports, DJs and no mention of real ale) so we'd have to be pretty desperate.

huggy · « **Reply #8526 on:** 13 January, 2016, 09:46:16 am »

Great research Okay

bobb · « **Reply #8527 on:** 13 January, 2016, 09:48:51 am »

Sounds like a good plan. Bollocks to showering - I only asked as I didn't want to be the only one not bothering! Can't be arsed to lug loads of stuff with me...

BTW, how do we record our time on the track on Strava? (No watches/things in pockets) 'Cos if we don't, nobody will believe it happened

tedshred · « **Reply #8528 on:** 13 January, 2016, 09:51:17 am »

Quote from: huggy on 13 January, 2016, 09:46:16 am

Great research Okay

Yeah Huggy, what have you contributed to tonight's organisation compared to Oaky's in depth survey of the pubs of East London.

Quote from: bobb on 13 January, 2016, 09:48:51 am

BTW, how do we record our time on the track on Strava? (No watches/things in pockets) 'Cos if we don't, nobody will believe it happened

I believe you get some sort of print out so you could at least do a manual upload of distance and possibly average speed. Huggy will probably get the vet to do a Garmin micro chip for him when he takes his new dog in.

Oaky · « **Reply #8529 on:** 13 January, 2016, 09:53:51 am »

I've been to the velodrome (as a spectator) before and noticed a distinct lack of hedges on the route. This may be a problem for the scent-markers amongst us.

The Retiree · « **Reply #8530 on:** 13 January, 2016, 09:57:13 am »

You may find the Tap East is pretty busy as it is a pub frequented by football fans - however it would only be if they happened to be stopping off on their way back from games that it would be busy at that time of night.

As Ted has said it will be manual upload on Strava for the velodrome either by print out or the trainers on the night

huggy · « **Reply #8531 on:** 13 January, 2016, 09:58:22 am »

Quote from: tedshred on 13 January, 2016, 09:51:17 am

Quote from: huggy on 13 January, 2016, 09:46:16 am
Great research Okay

Yeah Huggy, what have you contributed to tonight's organisation compared to Oaky's in depth survey of the pubs of East London.

*looks for the single finger salute emoticon*

Quote from: tedshred on 13 January, 2016, 09:51:17 am

I believe you get some sort of print out so you could at least do a manual upload of distance and possibly average speed. Huggy will probably get the vet to do a Garmin micro chip for him when he takes his new dog in.

I didn't think of that, we went to the vet last night to get the dog all tech'd up

tedshred · « **Reply #8532 on:** 13 January, 2016, 09:59:42 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 13 January, 2016, 09:53:51 am

I've been to the velodrome (as a spectator) before and noticed a distinct lack of hedges on the route. This may be a problem for the scent-markers amongst us.

Bobb, he's talking to you.

Talking of hedge markers, I assume Sister Carol is not joining us this evening ?

The Retiree · « **Reply #8533 on:** 13 January, 2016, 10:04:03 am »

Quote from: tedshred on 13 January, 2016, 09:59:42 am

Talking of hedge markers, I assume Sister Carol is not joining us this evening ?

No room for his under saddle 'condom' bag on the track bike apparently.......

it put him off!

Oaky · « **Reply #8534 on:** 13 January, 2016, 11:31:35 am »

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 13 January, 2016, 09:57:13 am

You may find the Tap East is pretty busy as it is a pub frequented by football fans - however it would only be if they happened to be stopping off on their way back from games that it would be busy at that time of night.

As Ted has said it will be manual upload on Strava for the velodrome either by print out or the trainers on the night

There is another pub in Westfield, The Cow, which also has real ale (and also closes at 11) so there is a fall-back option.

Theres always the Champagne bar for OD, too.

The Retiree · « **Reply #8535 on:** 13 January, 2016, 11:33:33 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 13 January, 2016, 11:31:35 am

There is another pub in Westfield, The Cow, which also has real ale (and also closes at 11) so there is a fall-back option.

Theres always the Champagne bar for OD, too.

As per the Tap this may also be busy with football traffic if partaking in a drink after the game....

Will he be able to purchase a malibu and orange?

tedshred · « **Reply #8536 on:** 13 January, 2016, 11:38:32 am »

I thought your mighty irons played last night ?

The Retiree · « **Reply #8537 on:** 13 January, 2016, 11:40:48 am »

Quote from: tedshred on 13 January, 2016, 11:38:32 am

I thought your mighty irons played last night ?

Well spotted Ted

however Spurs are playing Leicester at White Hart Lane so potential for some of their supporters to be around

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #8538 on:** 13 January, 2016, 12:52:04 pm »

I shall be sensible tonight and head straight for the train home. I will be riding from Witham so will be travelling in my usual smell so no one sits next to me mode.

After being ill for 2 days and still suffering from a bit of ear infection dizziness I am hoping that I can keep it all together on the track tonight....

bobb · « **Reply #8539 on:** 13 January, 2016, 02:01:09 pm »

Can whoever needs to remember to bring the paperwork for non members of Witham Cycling to sign, please remember to bring the paper work for non members of Witham Cycling to sign?

Ta

The Retiree · « **Reply #8540 on:** 13 January, 2016, 02:55:59 pm »

Ted is taking an interesting approach Oaky by visiting a watering hole at lunchtime for some pre ride energy drinks......

As the thread is still quiet I wouldn't be half surprised to find he is still there! best get onto Untapped to find out

tedshred · « **Reply #8541 on:** 13 January, 2016, 02:57:57 pm »

Actually I have just been printing off a few spare Witham Cycling forms.

Just another example of my dedication to the cause.

The Retiree · « **Reply #8542 on:** 13 January, 2016, 02:59:19 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 13 January, 2016, 02:57:57 pm

Actually I have just been printing off a few spare Witham Cycling forms.

Just another example of my dedication to the cause.

Good to see you're ~~hard~~ at work then, I never knew the Ale House had a printer??

huggy · « **Reply #8543 on:** 13 January, 2016, 03:17:58 pm »

I have 20 blank forms with me, that should be enough

The Retiree · « **Reply #8544 on:** 13 January, 2016, 03:20:30 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 13 January, 2016, 03:17:58 pm

I have 20 blank forms with me, that should be enough

It's okay Huggy, Ted didn't actually mean that he was doing it himself more like his secretary! I can't understand why he keeps wanting to take over everything, must me his MEMWNS branded attire going to his head

tedshred · « **Reply #8545 on:** 13 January, 2016, 03:22:35 pm »

The branded attire hasn't really taken off, yet...

Should have worn it tonight really.

The Retiree · « **Reply #8546 on:** 13 January, 2016, 03:23:52 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 13 January, 2016, 03:22:35 pm

The branded attire hasn't really taken off, yet...

Should have worn it tonight really.

That's due to you not doing your job as Merchandising secretary properly......

have a word with trainmanbri tonight he knows how to sort out team kit

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #8547 on:** 13 January, 2016, 04:18:53 pm »

I have asked Mrs Tipper and the Little Tippers to set up a cake and cider stand on Corner 3 halfway up the banking....

The Retiree · « **Reply #8548 on:** 13 January, 2016, 04:24:58 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 13 January, 2016, 04:18:53 pm

I have asked Mrs Tipper and the Little Tippers to set up a cake and cider stand on Corner 3 halfway up the banking....

Great idea Tippers that will help Oaky with his thirst.....

bobb · « **Reply #8549 on:** 13 January, 2016, 05:16:59 pm »

I notice that Huggy went to the trouble of attaching the form to one of the emails. So I've printed it out and filled it in