Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1750113 times)

Tomsk · « **Reply #9125 on:** 18 April, 2016, 07:45:56 am »

Ok

- I'll meet the peloton at Rayne crossroads.

[Huggy, if you are out on Wednesday I can bring the G&Y brevet cards - otherwise next week, or will post...Start sheet will follow when entries close]

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9126 on:** 18 April, 2016, 08:00:31 am »

Quote from: Tomsk on 18 April, 2016, 07:45:56 am

Ok - I'll meet the peloton at Rayne crossroads.

[Huggy, if you are out on Wednesday I can bring the G&Y brevet cards - otherwise next week, or will post...Start sheet will follow when entries close]

Well, it looks like the my motion has been seconded and therefore carried! We've a lung busting, leg ripping evening to look forward to

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9127 on:** 18 April, 2016, 08:56:07 am »

I'm afraid I shall be in Bristol Wednesday night, have a great ride chaps

tedshred · « **Reply #9128 on:** 18 April, 2016, 09:56:40 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 18 April, 2016, 08:00:31 am

We've a lung busting, leg ripping evening to look forward to

You're every inch the salesman

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9129 on:** 18 April, 2016, 10:29:14 am »

Quote from: tedshred on 18 April, 2016, 09:56:40 am

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 18 April, 2016, 08:00:31 am
We've a lung busting, leg ripping evening to look forward to
You're every inch the salesman

My work diary says I'm at Olympia (the place in London not Greece) all day on Wednesday so I hope I can get back for 7:30. If not set off without me and I will catch you up. Last time we just followed Tomsk, so I'm assuming he'll take us on a similar mad dash, here's last year's ROUTE which saw us taking refuge in The Three Bottles, Great Yeldham.

huggy · « **Reply #9130 on:** 18 April, 2016, 10:29:44 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 18 April, 2016, 08:00:31 am

Quote from: Tomsk on 18 April, 2016, 07:45:56 am
Ok - I'll meet the peloton at Rayne crossroads.

[Huggy, if you are out on Wednesday I can bring the G&Y brevet cards - otherwise next week, or will post...Start sheet will follow when entries close]

Well, it looks like the my motion has been seconded and therefore carried! We've a lung busting, leg ripping evening to look forward to

I think you're referring to this ride which didn't quite reach the intended destination due to documented mechanicals. I notice temperature of 20^oC and average rolling speed of 25kph+, both are unlikely this week, at least the pace is for me

(X-post with OD)

tedshred · « **Reply #9131 on:** 18 April, 2016, 10:33:50 am »

I am still on fixed and winter wheels and getting my excuses in early.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9132 on:** 18 April, 2016, 10:39:27 am »

I'm wondering of it'll be warm enough to break out the SPD sandals - with socks of course.

Tomsk · « **Reply #9133 on:** 18 April, 2016, 01:58:28 pm »

Not sure if we'll make Clare - about 30 miles from Witham [60 mile round-trip...Really?]...if not: a return, planned, visit to the Three Bottles [50-ish miles] or loop back through the 'fields to somewhere like the George at Shalford, giving a shorter run home for all. There, aren't I kind. My Evil Organiser's Hat must be in the wash.

tedshred · « **Reply #9134 on:** 18 April, 2016, 02:40:36 pm »

Seconded.

60 miles does sound ambitious given the fact that spring seems to have unsprung.

Mind you, those of use who don't live in Witham are more used to excess mileage on a Wednesday

Well, Tomsk is.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9135 on:** 18 April, 2016, 02:55:58 pm »

If I recall, and the posts from a year ago seem to confirm what I'm about to say, the plan was to ride until 9:30ish, see where we were and decide which pub to head for. Perhaps we can do the same on Wednesday?

Given my recent alcohol intake (yesterday afternoon didn't help!) I could use a "more miles, less beer" evening so could I put in a vote for a quick restorative pint is before we hit the road to ride home?

huggy · « **Reply #9136 on:** 18 April, 2016, 04:05:58 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 18 April, 2016, 02:55:58 pm

If I recall, and the posts from a year ago seem to confirm what I'm about to say, the plan was to ride until 9:30ish, see where we were and decide which pub to head for. Perhaps we can do the same on Wednesday?

Given my recent alcohol intake (yesterday afternoon didn't help!) I could use a "more miles, less beer" evening so could I put in a vote for a quick restorative pint is before we hit the road to ride home?

Suits me

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9137 on:** 18 April, 2016, 04:54:31 pm »

Assuming we've both got enough puff to cycle and talk simultaneously we can discuss my latest Big Idea, that being the Mid-Essex yacf Cycling Festival. Since I won't be half cut, as I was yesterday, we can have a sensible discussion as to my idea's feasibility and indeed it's desirability! It should enhance not swamp your August audaxes so let's have a chat.

tedshred · « **Reply #9138 on:** 18 April, 2016, 05:30:26 pm »

Unlike OD, I will not try to increase your workload for your first events as an organiser

but I will volunteer to help with whatever you need whether it be on the day or with route checking etc.

Tomsk, the same offer applies to your Kingdom of the East Saxons ride.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9139 on:** 18 April, 2016, 05:36:16 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 18 April, 2016, 05:30:26 pm

Unlike OD, I will not try to increase your workload for your first events as an organiser but I will volunteer to help with whatever you need whether it be on the day or with route checking etc.

Tomsk, the same offer applies to your Kingdom of the East Saxons ride.

I shall be riding huggy's event and helping too if needs be. I have also volunteered The Current Mrs R to help too - she's thrilled!

None of my ideas, if they ever become a reality, will add to huggy's workload I promise.

bobb · « **Reply #9140 on:** 18 April, 2016, 06:58:04 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 18 April, 2016, 04:54:31 pm

... my latest Big Idea, that being the Mid-Essex yacf Cycling Festival.

Will you be singing?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9141 on:** 18 April, 2016, 07:04:25 pm »

Tomsk · « **Reply #9142 on:** 18 April, 2016, 07:27:38 pm »

Ok, Tomsk's Magical Mystery Tour, with one pint beer allowance and More Miles...

bobb · « **Reply #9143 on:** 20 April, 2016, 11:23:21 am »

Right, I should be out tonight.

Ted, are you riding from Chelmsford? If you are, we could do the Rayne thing?

tedshred · « **Reply #9144 on:** 20 April, 2016, 11:26:30 am »

I am riding from Witham. That will be sufficient mileage for me !

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Oaky · « **Reply #9145 on:** 20 April, 2016, 11:30:22 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 18 April, 2016, 07:04:25 pm

No.

Out of interest, is Essex's foremost Ollie Murs tribute act performing at the sausage and cider festival?

bobb · « **Reply #9146 on:** 20 April, 2016, 11:41:13 am »

Quote from: tedshred on 20 April, 2016, 11:26:30 am

I am riding from Witham. That will be sufficient mileage for me !

OK, I shall be at Spa roundabout for 19:30 then....

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9147 on:** 20 April, 2016, 11:45:27 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 20 April, 2016, 11:30:22 am

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 18 April, 2016, 07:04:25 pm
No.

Out of interest, is Essex's foremost Ollie Murs tribute act performing at the sausage and cider festival?

No.

Carlosfandango · « **Reply #9148 on:** 20 April, 2016, 11:49:57 am »

What time approximately, will we meet at Rayne, 8:30pm?

bobb · « **Reply #9149 on:** 20 April, 2016, 11:56:10 am »

One would hope it would take us less than an hour to ride to Rayne from Witham!