Author Topic: ACME Miscellany (Read 526190 times)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1800 on:** 07 November, 2016, 12:25:19 pm »

I think the weather will be a factor. Personally I don't mind cold, wet or windy. But if there is a chance of ice I will probably stay at home unless I can persuade myself that studded tyres will keep me safe. But would I really want to ride 70 miles on studded tyres?

The exception to the above is the Epiphany Do for the which I will turn out no matter what the weather is doing.

bobb · « **Reply #1801 on:** 07 November, 2016, 01:33:12 pm »

Sounds like a good time was had by all! Sorry, I couldn't make it

I reckon I should be up for the rest though. Will enter once I've done a diary check

Will also need a cap at some point!

The Retiree · « **Reply #1802 on:** 07 November, 2016, 04:57:33 pm »

Good to see a few of you at the traffic lights in Witham High Street as you were setting off! I thought I might when I saw the time, ACME jerseys look really smart

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Tomsk · « **Reply #1803 on:** 07 November, 2016, 06:13:34 pm »

Glad everyone enjoyed Saturday. I disappeared to a quiet corner with my fish n'chips n'beers for a conflab with Iddu about LEL [he'd been to see Gt Easton school, the new control venue] and later joined by both f & bhoot. So no chance to talk fixie trash...but I was on a twiddly 64", so found the ups all ridiculously easy, obviously...[apart from descending North Hill and trying to hang onto the orange tandem].

Tomsk · « **Reply #1804 on:** 08 November, 2016, 08:01:07 am »

Any ACME riders keen to do a helpers' ride/route check on either of the two permitted weekends before the Stansted Airport Express on 3rd December? I can't ride then, but may get to ride during the week...

The RWGPS track Huggy prepared needs checking, as well as the route sheet.

huggy · « **Reply #1805 on:** 08 November, 2016, 08:30:32 am »

Quote from: Tomsk on 08 November, 2016, 08:01:07 am

Any ACME riders keen to do a helpers' ride/route check on either of the two permitted weekends before the Stansted Airport Express on 3rd December? I can't ride then, but may get to ride during the week...

The RWGPS track Huggy prepared needs checking, as well as the route sheet.

I'm looking at Saturday 19th November (or may be the Sunday) as a likely Helpers' ride.
I should then be available for helper duties on the day too, my glamorous assistant said she may be able to assist with check-in too if paid in breakfast

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #1806 on:** 08 November, 2016, 02:11:01 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 07 November, 2016, 06:13:34 pm

Glad everyone enjoyed Saturday. I disappeared to a quiet corner with my fish n'chips n'beers for a conflab with Iddu about LEL [he'd been to see Gt Easton school, the new control venue] and later joined by both f & bhoot. So no chance to talk fixie trash...but I was on a twiddly 64", so found the ups all ridiculously easy, obviously...[apart from descending North Hill and trying to hang onto the orange tandem].

I passed a couple of folks shortly after the Rodney coming down North Hill. I had sat behind them dragging my brake and decided things were going to get a bit hot. I suspect it was a lot uglier than Tomsk spinning his 64" gear but it actually felt more in control that ever before.

I might be around to do a route check on the 19th or I might just ride it this Sunday for fun

tedshred · « **Reply #1807 on:** 08 November, 2016, 02:51:19 pm »

19th might work for me too as I have just been stood down from equestrian transport duties

If I am there I will just be riding it with no ECE, no brevet etc.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1808 on:** 08 November, 2016, 03:12:27 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 08 November, 2016, 02:51:19 pm

19th might work for me too as I have just been stood down from equestrian transport duties

If I am there I will just be riding it with no ECE, no brevet etc.

[Discreet cough] I hope you lot don't wear yourselves out cos the weekend following the 19th sees the braver amongst us braving some COR on the shite roads of Essex. Hooray

Tomsk · « **Reply #1809 on:** 08 November, 2016, 04:25:45 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 08 November, 2016, 03:12:27 pm

[Discreet cough] I hope you lot wear don't yourselves out cos the weekend following the 19th sees the braver amongst us braving some COR on the shite roads of Essex. Hooray

10-20kph for off-road brevets: I believe it has been done...just saying...

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1810 on:** 08 November, 2016, 04:32:10 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 08 November, 2016, 04:25:45 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 08 November, 2016, 03:12:27 pm
[Discreet cough] I hope you lot don't wear yourselves out cos the weekend following the 19th sees the braver amongst us braving some COR on the shite roads of Essex. Hooray

10-20kph for off-road brevets: I believe it has been done...just saying...

Anyone wanting to turn the route into some sort of DIY audax should crack on

tedshred · « **Reply #1811 on:** 10 November, 2016, 06:36:18 am »

It was a great inaugural EMEWMWNS ride last night

I left home a bit late so went straight to the pub.

At the pub I sampled Proper Job by St Austell, awarded it the Quaffer's Choice then left.

I was home by 10 (just as well as I had to get up at 03.45).

huggy · « **Reply #1812 on:** 10 November, 2016, 11:27:06 am »

If your Arrivee est arrivee'd may I draw your attention to page 42

tedshred · « **Reply #1813 on:** 10 November, 2016, 12:56:50 pm »

Is it a picture of Carlos modelling ?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1814 on:** 10 November, 2016, 12:59:54 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 10 November, 2016, 12:56:50 pm

Is it a picture of Carlos modelling ?

Well it certainly isn't a picture of my tattoo! If is it the photo was taken without my permission and I will sue. Do you know a good lawyer?

The Retiree · « **Reply #1815 on:** 10 November, 2016, 01:07:10 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 10 November, 2016, 12:59:54 pm

Quote from: tedshred on 10 November, 2016, 12:56:50 pm
Is it a picture of Carlos modelling ?

Well it certainly isn't a picture of my tattoo! If is it the photo was taken without my permission and I will sue. Do you know a good lawyer?

I know a lawyer! Not sure about good....... he doesn't pay much attention to small print so I have heard

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tedshred · « **Reply #1816 on:** 10 November, 2016, 01:14:16 pm »

There's an annoying buzzing noise around this thread again.

The Retiree · « **Reply #1817 on:** 10 November, 2016, 01:17:08 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 10 November, 2016, 01:14:16 pm

There's an annoying buzzing noise around this thread again.

Damn flies just can't get rid of them..... you know what they say though they're attracted to

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Carlosfandango · « **Reply #1818 on:** 10 November, 2016, 01:18:54 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 10 November, 2016, 06:36:18 am

It was a great inaugural EMEWMWNS ride last night

I left home a bit late so went straight to the pub.

At the pub I sampled Proper Job by St Austell, awarded it the Quaffer's Choice then left.

I was home by 10 (just as well as I had to get up at 03.45).

Seems a bit tame, I'm not sure if I'm going to turn up for the next ride.

tedshred · « **Reply #1819 on:** 10 November, 2016, 01:21:28 pm »

Well there's no show without Punch.

Had you bothered to turn up last night it would have been wild.

Carlosfandango · « **Reply #1820 on:** 10 November, 2016, 01:28:14 pm »

I'm sure it would have been Honey. X

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1821 on:** 10 November, 2016, 01:29:04 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 10 November, 2016, 11:27:06 am

If your Arrivee est arrivee'd may I draw your attention to page 42

C'est arrivee. Bedtime reading for tonight

tedshred · « **Reply #1822 on:** 10 November, 2016, 01:54:11 pm »

Ah, I see from another thread that there is an article about the 3Rs.

No wonder Huggy is so excited

Perhaps they're saving Carlos for a front cover and centre spread in the LEL issue.

huggy · « **Reply #1823 on:** 10 November, 2016, 02:52:35 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 10 November, 2016, 01:54:11 pm

Ah, I see from another thread that there is an article about the 3Rs.

No wonder Huggy is so excited

Perhaps they're saving Carlos for a front cover and centre spread in the LEL issue.

I think you'll find that Sister Carol is indeed pictured in his best active movement modelling pose leaving the Tall Green House Cafe (at least that's what it looks like to my eyes!). Quite a small picture though so fully expect promotion to centrefold at some point.

huggy · « **Reply #1824 on:** 12 November, 2016, 01:44:22 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 08 November, 2016, 08:30:32 am

Quote from: Tomsk on 08 November, 2016, 08:01:07 am
Any ACME riders keen to do a helpers' ride/route check on either of the two permitted weekends before the Stansted Airport Express on 3rd December? I can't ride then, but may get to ride during the week...

The RWGPS track Huggy prepared needs checking, as well as the route sheet.
I'm looking at Saturday 19th November (or may be the Sunday) as a likely Helpers' ride.
I should then be available for helper duties on the day too, my glamorous assistant said she may be able to assist with check-in too if paid in breakfast

I am now to be in That London on the 19th assisting the AUK IT crowd with the new look website for Organisers. Subject to Home Office approval I'll plan for a ride round the route on the Sunday instead.