Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1750067 times)

jiberjaber · « **Reply #11750 on:** 07 February, 2018, 03:22:02 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 07 February, 2018, 03:20:12 pm

Compasses is only 21k home

8 km for that Witham mob (via gritted roads)
27 km on gritted roads for teh Chelmsford mob however, but I am willing to take one for the team on this occasion!

Oaky · « **Reply #11751 on:** 07 February, 2018, 03:43:30 pm »

Outbound, something like this looks to be all gritted (and offers ample options for short-cutting if I'm not feeling the joy).

tedshred · « **Reply #11752 on:** 07 February, 2018, 04:02:04 pm »

I might even go for an intercept at Heybridge.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #11753 on:** 07 February, 2018, 04:05:37 pm »

So do we have a winner?

tedshred · « **Reply #11754 on:** 07 February, 2018, 04:13:48 pm »

We do !

Andy C33 · « **Reply #11755 on:** 07 February, 2018, 04:17:07 pm »

4.6 miles outbound? Sounds good, should be out.

tedshred · « **Reply #11756 on:** 07 February, 2018, 04:24:43 pm »

Quote from: Andy C33 on 07 February, 2018, 04:17:07 pm

4.6 miles outbound? Sounds good, should be out.

Do you have sufficient buff coverage for such an odyssey ?

The Family Cyclist · « **Reply #11757 on:** 07 February, 2018, 04:27:14 pm »

I may make it. I'll be at spa roundabout if I am

Andy C33 · « **Reply #11758 on:** 07 February, 2018, 04:48:22 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 07 February, 2018, 04:24:43 pm

Quote from: Andy C33 on 07 February, 2018, 04:17:07 pm
4.6 miles outbound? Sounds good, should be out.

Do you have sufficient buff coverage for such an odyssey ?

Should be able to make Great Totham with just the 3. This is sounding a bit Scot of the Antarctic, hopefully with a better outcome.

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #11759 on:** 07 February, 2018, 04:52:00 pm »

How about a direct to the pub, aiming to meet at 800pm(ish) and leave by 1000(ish) so we can all take it easy and early. A post midnight end sounds too cold....

Oaky · « **Reply #11760 on:** 07 February, 2018, 04:59:21 pm »

Quote from: Grey Sheep on 07 February, 2018, 04:52:00 pm

How about a direct to the pub, aiming to meet at 800pm(ish) and leave by 1000(ish) so we can all take it easy and early. A post midnight end sounds too cold....

I'm happy to go with the flow.

(A version of the longer planned route is here but I'm equally happy to just go straight there and back.)

tedshred · « **Reply #11761 on:** 07 February, 2018, 05:05:46 pm »

Grey Sheep is clearly almost as wise as his years

An early start and finish sounds sensible, even more so if it can be achieved (Oaky !).

jiberjaber · « **Reply #11762 on:** 07 February, 2018, 05:07:16 pm »

That doesnt give me much time to get the wheels off, check sealant, fit new valves and also eat and be on teh road....

Oaky · « **Reply #11763 on:** 07 February, 2018, 05:07:28 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 07 February, 2018, 05:05:46 pm

Grey Sheep is clearly almost as wise as his years

An early start and finish sounds sensible, even more so if it can be achieved (Oaky !).

and, moreover,

huggy · « **Reply #11764 on:** 07 February, 2018, 05:52:58 pm »

Just for the record, I have been hijacked by colonials so that's my excuse for not braving the chilly evening air.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #11765 on:** 07 February, 2018, 06:04:10 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 07 February, 2018, 05:52:58 pm

Just for the record, I have been hijacked by colonials so that's my excuse for not braving the chilly evening air.

OK - I won't bring the AUK stuff with me tonight then.

Tyres done (they were bone dry of sealant

)

We still aiming for 20:00h ?

Oaky · « **Reply #11766 on:** 07 February, 2018, 06:20:19 pm »

I think so.

I'll try and make it to Spa Road for 7:30, for the direct route to the Compasses via Blue Mills Hill and Mountains Road.

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #11767 on:** 07 February, 2018, 06:58:52 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 07 February, 2018, 05:52:58 pm

Just for the record, I have been hijacked by colonials so that's my excuse for not braving the chilly evening air.

That's OK - We'll wait for you in the Pub.....

huggy · « **Reply #11768 on:** 08 February, 2018, 05:38:36 pm »

I have received an invite from the Lee Valley Velodrome for the period April to June if as a club we would like to visit again. The sessions we have usually enjoyed are on Wednesday evenings starting at 8pm. Weekend mornings are also available but we have not been allocated one of those yet.
I have a short window in which to reply if we want to apply for a club session. Please reply here if you are interested. If I get enough interest I'll apply.

psyclist · « **Reply #11769 on:** 11 February, 2018, 11:48:39 am »

I couldn't believe that the forward planning schedule had us down to visit a school on Wednesday evening. On checking the festival website, I found the beer festival is indeed within the school. One wonders what future enterprising schools may open their doors for ...

Back to arrangements for this Wednesday, I note the following:

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If you're lucky to look young, then please make sure you bring proof of age with you.

I guess that applies to all of us

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You are welcome to travel by bicycle, however, we take no responsibility for it.

What are the bike storage arrangements like?

Are we looking to meet at the usual time, or is there benefit in arriving earlier and leaving earlier (like some folk thought they might try doing last week)?

jiberjaber · « **Reply #11770 on:** 11 February, 2018, 12:39:59 pm »

I'm not a great fan of this earlier kick off time - more traffic en route and more time to be misled in to more essex energy drinks

I have no idea on the parking arrangements at Kegs, not sure I've attended before. Suspect it will be like the Maldon one where there is plenty of Harris Fencing to lock to.

bobb · « **Reply #11771 on:** 11 February, 2018, 02:25:51 pm »

There will be tons of space to lock up bikes.

Even if you just use the car park or a random fence (there's lots of building work going on at the moment with various fences to lock bikes to).

There might even be a bike shed (there always used to be), although the last pupil I saw using a bicycle to get to school at Kegs rather than an orange mother in an X5 was Alex Dowsett many years ago.

I live behind the school. Unfortunately there's loads of fences to scale these days, so I can't use the field as a short cut anymore. Wankers...

psyclist · « **Reply #11772 on:** 11 February, 2018, 02:42:22 pm »

Thanks bobb and jibers ... aiming for 9pm is fine for me, I just wasn't sure given it's a beer festival therefore somewhat different from the norm. I shall also be watching out for those 'orange mothers'

I've planned my route, aiming to acquire 2 squares on the way. Sometimes I think jibers should have kept this square collecting pastime to himself, but then I'm discovering some interesting off-road alternatives that I wouldn't otherwise have had the inclination to explore.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #11773 on:** 11 February, 2018, 03:46:56 pm »

Quote from: psyclist on 11 February, 2018, 02:42:22 pm

Thanks bobb and jibers ... aiming for 9pm is fine for me, I just wasn't sure given it's a beer festival therefore somewhat different from the norm. I shall also be watching out for those 'orange mothers'

I've planned my route, aiming to acquire 2 squares on the way. Sometimes I think jibers should have kept this square collecting pastime to himself, but then I'm discovering some interesting off-road alternatives that I wouldn't otherwise have had the inclination to explore.

Haha my work here is done... Another one hooked to square bashing

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #11774 on:** 11 February, 2018, 04:06:35 pm »

I’m not out on Wednesday. Valentines innit.