Author Topic: ACME Anvil Winter Series  (Read 118171 times)

wilkyboy

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #100 on: 10 January, 2018, 06:08:24 pm »
Already signed up for the next two :thumbsup:

I think I'm in for The Oyster -- I just got a permission slip.  Obviously I'll ECE it.

I think I'll to a 50/50 or a 75/25 again. An extra couple of hours in bed was much appreciated last time even if the last 50 did turn into a bit of a chore after too many beers....

The extra couple of hours sounds nice ... although my ECE is nearly 75km each way  ::-)  Still, riding with others beats a cold, lonely winter solo-DIY  :thumbsup:  (although some would say 150km of solo-ECE amounts to the same thing)

Unfortunately, I haven't ridden further than the shops since The Stansted Express, so I'm probably NOT going to be hanging onto ElyDave's wheel this time.

Just gotta find a tyre before committing, to replace the one I sliced open outside arrivée last time out ...
Lockdown lethargy. RRTY: wot's that? Can't remember if I'm on #8 or #9 ...

Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #101 on: 10 January, 2018, 06:23:40 pm »
I'm in. Not done a Kelvedon start yet (not sure if I've been through it on an Audax either).
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huggy

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #102 on: 10 January, 2018, 06:41:33 pm »
You'll be in plenty of company, entries are well in to triple figures now and with the prospect of benign weather and a working railway the number of DNS's will probably be minimal.

I'm in. Not done a Kelvedon start yet (not sure if I've been through it on an Audax either).
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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #103 on: 10 January, 2018, 07:31:41 pm »
The Compasses 100 was the only winter series ride I did last year, and I aim to do it again. Looks like I face a headwind to the start, so my usual lateness leaving home won't do.
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wilkyboy

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #104 on: 10 January, 2018, 08:59:30 pm »
I found a tyre — I'm in  :thumbsup:

Looks like I face a headwind to the start, so my usual lateness leaving home won't do.

But a nice tailwind home again — I'm banking on that! ;)
Lockdown lethargy. RRTY: wot's that? Can't remember if I'm on #8 or #9 ...

Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #105 on: 10 January, 2018, 09:04:45 pm »
Breaking news: We have Oysters available at West Mersea in exchange for a one Tomsk note ☺

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #106 on: 10 January, 2018, 09:19:28 pm »
Breaking news: We have Oysters available at West Mersea in exchange for a one Tomsk note ☺

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #107 on: 10 January, 2018, 10:49:56 pm »
Breaking news: We have Oysters available at West Mersea in exchange for a one Tomsk note ☺

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jiberjaber

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #108 on: 11 January, 2018, 12:22:58 am »
Breaking news: We have Oysters available at West Mersea in exchange for a one Tomsk note ☺

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 :sick: LOL  :thumbsup:
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Joergen

Oaky

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #109 on: 11 January, 2018, 12:45:00 am »
Breaking news: We have Oysters available at West Mersea in exchange for a one Tomsk note ☺

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 :sick:
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Andy C33

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #110 on: 11 January, 2018, 12:58:41 am »
What morning sustenance is available for the troublesome discerning vegetarian at The Railway Tavern Mr Shred?

Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #111 on: 11 January, 2018, 07:04:20 am »
Beans on toast and tea/coffee.

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Andy C33

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #112 on: 11 January, 2018, 07:25:16 am »
 :thumbsup:

cgg

Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #113 on: 11 January, 2018, 11:46:38 am »
For those interested in this sort of things, I'm planning on ECE-ing from North London, 100 km from Finsbury Park, leaving at 5.

bhoot

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #114 on: 11 January, 2018, 02:34:42 pm »
Breaking news: We have Oysters available at West Mersea in exchange for a one Tomsk note ☺
Oh no - I was rather hoping there would be an alternative (sorry but I am not an oyster fan - a view reinforced on a sailing trip across the English Channel when only the small number of non oyster eaters in the crew were actually in a fit state to sail the boat back to the UK!)
So anyone who arrives at the same time as me can get a bonus oyster  :)

jiberjaber

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #115 on: 11 January, 2018, 03:08:32 pm »
Breaking news: We have Oysters available at West Mersea in exchange for a one Tomsk note ☺
Oh no - I was rather hoping there would be an alternative (sorry but I am not an oyster fan - a view reinforced on a sailing trip across the English Channel when only the small number of non oyster eaters in the crew were actually in a fit state to sail the boat back to the UK!)
So anyone who arrives at the same time as me can get a bonus oyster  :)

 :thumbsup:
Regards,

Joergen

Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #116 on: 11 January, 2018, 11:07:58 pm »
Beans on toast and tea/coffee.

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As I'm already thinking of cycling over via the B1053 into Braintree, I've noted there's a 'spoons pub there, so a veggie brekky 7miles from the start is a tempting thought (I DNS'd the Jan Sale last Sat so missed out on a 'spoons brekky then!).
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ElyDave

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #117 on: 11 January, 2018, 11:29:30 pm »
Raw oysters  :sick:

Cooked oysters  :thumbsup:

What does a Tomsk buy?

I may have to do with a nut/fruit bar of some description
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jiberjaber

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #118 on: 11 January, 2018, 11:47:14 pm »
Tomsk and I did the co-op last year :) he might have partaken when we got to the shed later.
Regards,

Joergen

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #119 on: 12 January, 2018, 08:49:45 am »
Oyster slid down a treat  :-\

As I'm already thinking of cycling over via the B1053 into Braintree, I've noted there's a 'spoons pub there, so a veggie brekky 7miles from the start is a tempting thought (I DNS'd the Jan Sale last Sat so missed out on a 'spoons brekky then!).

Just to say: there's a lack of suitable cycleparking at the Braintree 'spoons, just the odd lamp post...

Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #120 on: 12 January, 2018, 09:24:20 am »
Ah! Just read Graeme's info sheet about the pub opening up especially for us, so I may give Braintree a miss.
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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #121 on: 12 January, 2018, 02:23:11 pm »
@tedshred, what time will the Railway Tavern be open tomorrow morning for the 9:30 starters? A nice relaxed breakfast would go down very well.

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huggy

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #122 on: 12 January, 2018, 02:35:40 pm »
@tedshred, what time will the Railway Tavern be open tomorrow morning for the 9:30 starters? A nice relaxed breakfast would go down very well.
I'm reliably informed by the addressee of this enquiry that the Railway Tavern will be open from 9am
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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #123 on: 12 January, 2018, 02:54:48 pm »
I'm reliably informed by the addressee of this enquiry that the Railway Tavern will be open from 9am

Thanks Huggy

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Re: ACME Anvil Winter Series
« Reply #124 on: 12 January, 2018, 03:26:45 pm »
9am is correct but if you turn up looking hungry at 8.45 you might be in luck.

They are aware of the unexpected popularity of this event and are planning accordingly.  Dukes Seafood in West Mersea (this year's venue for the free oyster) have also ordered in some extra supplies and will have other seafood as well as tea, coffee and caik to purchase at their waterfront venue - directions on the back of the One Tomsk note but you can't miss it if you follow the route.  Please support both venues as they have been most excellent today when I rang them to let them know that we were heading for double last year's numbers.

With approaching 140 entrants and EOLs to follow, it is going to be busy tomorrow morning so please bear with us and don't be surprised if your brevet card looks suspiciously like one from last year with a photocopied insert.  Multiple start times will be on offer from 9.30 onwards.

The weather is set fair so no excuses for not riding  :thumbsup:
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