Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1746529 times)

Tomsk · « **Reply #10275 on:** 04 January, 2017, 08:14:52 am »

Looks like just me then

- so maybe do something else; Easter Arrow planning...? By the way, the Baron's Rides for the Essex Bike Bicentenary are up and running, should be online and in the next Arrivee. I'll start a thread for them soon too.

SirSquirrelNutkins · « **Reply #10276 on:** 06 January, 2017, 08:59:42 am »

Apologies for going dark for a while, hope you had a good velodrome session yesterday. I seem to have got myself a pass for Saturday

- Is there room for one more? I'm assuming its a 10am start at weatherspoons?

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Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10277 on:** 06 January, 2017, 12:11:16 pm »

Quote from: SirSquirrelNutkins on 06 January, 2017, 08:59:42 am

Apologies for going dark for a while, hope you had a good velodrome session yesterday. I seem to have got myself a pass for Saturday - Is there room for one more? I'm assuming its a 10am start at weatherspoons?

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Correct or 9am if you'd like breakfast.

tedshred · « **Reply #10278 on:** 06 January, 2017, 12:18:24 pm »

...and an Essex energy drink to set you on your way

SirSquirrelNutkins · « **Reply #10279 on:** 06 January, 2017, 06:55:19 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 06 January, 2017, 12:18:24 pm

...and an Essex energy drink to set you on your way

Great, looking forward to it.

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Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10280 on:** 09 January, 2017, 07:45:07 am »

I have a busy few days to come so I am thinking ahead to Wednesday evening. FORWARD PLANNING ^TM (current score: 10-3) suggests we might go to The Hurdlemakers at Woodham Walter. Should the suggestion be agreeable the Witham pelton might like to follow THIS ROUTE. We used it in October 2015 in case you thought it looked familiar.

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #10281 on:** 09 January, 2017, 12:34:32 pm »

I think I should be able to make it out this Wednesday. I will go direct.

tedshred · « **Reply #10282 on:** 09 January, 2017, 12:41:42 pm »

I am saving myself for next week's pubinar.

Oaky · « **Reply #10283 on:** 09 January, 2017, 01:13:41 pm »

I'll probably be coming out on Wednesday. Happy to go to the Hurdlemaker's (although I think somebody - possibly huggy - was talki g on Saturday about maybe going to the spiritual home, on account of needign to talk to Joss about something).

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10284 on:** 09 January, 2017, 02:02:02 pm »

I don't mind going to the Spiritual Home. I have such a commanding lead off-piste suggestions can be easily accommodated.

The Family Cyclist · « **Reply #10285 on:** 09 January, 2017, 06:05:48 pm »

Ignoring excuses or excusing ignorance where is the spiritual home.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10286 on:** 09 January, 2017, 06:12:46 pm »

Quote from: Johnny Faro on 09 January, 2017, 06:05:48 pm

Ignoring excuses or excusing ignorance where is the spiritual home.

The Compasses, Littlely Green.

The Family Cyclist · « **Reply #10287 on:** 09 January, 2017, 06:30:49 pm »

Tomsk · « **Reply #10288 on:** 10 January, 2017, 07:13:08 pm »

Compasses LG then, ok folks?

jiberjaber · « **Reply #10289 on:** 10 January, 2017, 07:33:02 pm »

Yep - should be fine - I just need to decide if single speed or CdF!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10290 on:** 10 January, 2017, 07:44:22 pm »

Should the Witham peloton simply follow it's collective nose?

SirSquirrelNutkins · « **Reply #10291 on:** 11 January, 2017, 08:48:42 am »

(Off topic) my wife seems to think there is not a sensible way to transport a viola on a tandem bike. Is she right?

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SirSquirrelNutkins · « **Reply #10292 on:** 11 January, 2017, 08:54:51 am »

Currently I driver her to the station, drive home and then take my bike to the station. She is involved with a lot of school music so she takes her viola in 3 days a week and we both have rucksacks. Am just trying to see if there's a way to not admit defeat to the automobile...

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huggy · « **Reply #10293 on:** 11 January, 2017, 09:15:45 am »

Quote from: SirSquirrelNutkins on 11 January, 2017, 08:48:42 am

(Off topic) my wife seems to think there is not a sensible way to transport a viola on a tandem bike. Is she right?

Seems perfectly reasonable to me

Oaky · « **Reply #10294 on:** 11 January, 2017, 10:00:24 am »

Quote from: SirSquirrelNutkins on 11 January, 2017, 08:48:42 am

(Off topic) my wife seems to think there is not a sensible way to transport a viola on a tandem bike. Is she right?

There's a bunch of discussion here.

I wondered about the possibility of retrofitting rixen/kaul handlebar bag fittings to a hardcase, or just putting the hardcase in a basket (possibly with extra padding and bungees)?

I'd worry more about the (un)suitability of the secure parking area at the station for a tandem $:-\$

The Family Cyclist · « **Reply #10295 on:** 11 January, 2017, 02:27:01 pm »

The viola tandem thing can be done but it really is a big fiddle...........ill get my coat

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #10296 on:** 11 January, 2017, 05:48:27 pm »

I'm going to stay home tonight......so tired and a big day at work tomorrow....have fun

jiberjaber · « **Reply #10297 on:** 11 January, 2017, 06:43:59 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 11 January, 2017, 10:00:24 am

Quote from: SirSquirrelNutkins on 11 January, 2017, 08:48:42 am
(Off topic) my wife seems to think there is not a sensible way to transport a viola on a tandem bike. Is she right?

There's a bunch of discussion here.

I wondered about the possibility of retrofitting rixen/kaul handlebar bag fittings to a hardcase, or just putting the hardcase in a basket (possibly with extra padding and bungees)?

I'd worry more about the (un)suitability of the secure parking area at the station for a tandem $:-\$

That seems the most sensible discussion but also here:

http://forums.mtbr.com/commuting/violin-viola-transportation-819719.html

and

http://ask.metafilter.com/160946/At-least-its-not-a-bass

"proper backpack (the hiking variety)" seems to be the favoured solution...

Tomsk · « **Reply #10298 on:** 12 January, 2017, 08:38:44 am »

So the general consensus is: 20:00 at the Battesford Court next week, so we can make an earlier start on the serious LEL business. Hope the farther-flung attendees can make it for then.

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #10299 on:** 18 January, 2017, 09:43:03 am »

Can't make it tonight, I have to be home with the older 2 Tippers' as Catherine is out. The suggestion of leaving them to it earned me one of 'those' looks!