Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1750522 times)

huggy · « **Reply #7725 on:** 08 September, 2015, 11:07:11 am »

Having miscalculated my calendar appointment for donating blood by a week I find myself available for riding this week (but not next week). So where shall we head to?
Littley Green sounds good to me as the default

not after accumulating miles in the legs anymore

Kirky · « **Reply #7726 on:** 08 September, 2015, 04:34:20 pm »

New member alert! Stuart here, Sister Carlos Fandango's little brother

It's Chappel beer fest this week

www.chappelbeerfestival.org.uk

Any use for Wednesday's ride?

tedshred · « **Reply #7727 on:** 08 September, 2015, 04:48:57 pm »

Ah, the Danbury Dogger, welcome.

Kirky · « **Reply #7728 on:** 08 September, 2015, 04:54:56 pm »

Hello, yes didn't fancy the 'dogger' username

Tomsk · « **Reply #7729 on:** 08 September, 2015, 09:36:00 pm »

Chappel would be good this weekend...['cept I probably can only make Saturday evening].

I think, unless there are any objections, that it's The Compasses, Littley Green, for us tomorrow night? 21:00 or thereabouts.

huggy · « **Reply #7730 on:** 09 September, 2015, 09:52:53 am »

Quote from: Tomsk on 08 September, 2015, 09:36:00 pm

I think, unless there are any objections, that it's The Compasses, Littley Green, for us tomorrow night? 21:00 or thereabouts.

Anyone joining the Witham Peloton this evening? Usual departure point and time.
Default route via TMNH, Boreham & Little Waltham??

tedshred · « **Reply #7731 on:** 09 September, 2015, 10:16:21 am »

I have a meeting early evening so will probably make my own way there then ride back with you lot.

All subject to change of course.

Oaky · « **Reply #7732 on:** 09 September, 2015, 11:15:38 am »

There's a middling chance I might make it to the Compasses, but I'll be making my own way if I do.

Andy C33 · « **Reply #7733 on:** 09 September, 2015, 12:48:00 pm »

Barring train problems I should be out tonight.

tedshred · « **Reply #7734 on:** 09 September, 2015, 12:59:38 pm »

We try to stick to bikes where possible but freestyle if you must.

bobb · « **Reply #7735 on:** 09 September, 2015, 04:58:41 pm »

I should be ok for tonight. If I'm not at the roundabout by half 7, I'll intercept the peloton en route...

huggy · « **Reply #7736 on:** 09 September, 2015, 05:16:15 pm »

Quote from: bobb on 09 September, 2015, 04:58:41 pm

I should be ok for tonight. If I'm not at the roundabout by half 7, I'll intercept the peloton en route...

Ok, in that case we'll definitely head down the Witham Road towards Terling (straight thru the S bend, not going up Peg Millar's) and hang a left to Hatfield Peveral at the T junction. Usual route over to TMNH from HP.
Should be at The Compasses very close to 9pm.

tedshred · « **Reply #7737 on:** 10 September, 2015, 09:45:26 am »

A slightly smaller peloton than average (in numbers that is, we are taller on average without DL), made its way to the default option ie the Compasses, last night.

Huggy, AndyQuaffer and Gavin SSN left Spa and presumably picked up Bobb somewhere between there and TMNH.

Tomsk made his own way from Dunmow and I attempted my own version of closed road cycling by cycling a road that was, quite literally closed. In fact, in places it no longer existed. Much hiking through mud, nettles, brambles and a ford ensued

Nevertheless, we all assembled eventually and sampled the usual fine selection there. Essex Boys by Crouch Vale being given the prestigious "quaffers' choice award" for the evening.

In attempt to get our kitty back on the road (which will save me from scrounging when I "forget" to bring any money again), we may have to find an exotic location that DL hasn't been to, we wouldn't all fit in his bath so a pub it will have to be...

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #7738 on:** 14 September, 2015, 09:37:05 am »

Where to this Wednesday evening? Might I suggest ...?

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 05 September, 2015, 08:17:17 am

Farmer's Ales (of Blue Boar, Maldon fame) have opened Farmer's Yard which apparently is now Maldon's smallest pub. It's at 140 High Street. It'd be rude not to go!

However, it shuts at 9pm

So perhaps we go straight to Maldon, have a pint or two and then press on?

tedshred · « **Reply #7739 on:** 14 September, 2015, 03:47:28 pm »

I know we're all about pushing the boundaries of the space time continuum at MEMWNS but leaving Spa at 7.30 (ish) for a couple of pints in Maldon before 9pm is ambitious. I like it

Where did you have in mind for proceeding onwards ?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #7740 on:** 14 September, 2015, 03:52:03 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 14 September, 2015, 03:47:28 pm

Where did you have in mind for proceeding onwards ?

Up The Mighty North Hill via its eastern escarpment?

tedshred · « **Reply #7741 on:** 14 September, 2015, 04:16:22 pm »

Odd name for a pub.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #7742 on:** 15 September, 2015, 12:02:24 am »

I'm back in the UK... glad to see the BBQ went well.

Unfortunately, I am in Bristol on Wed so wont make it this week...

tedshred · « **Reply #7743 on:** 15 September, 2015, 09:13:42 am »

looked like a great ride through Holland etc

Is it just me and OD this week in the race against (closing) time ?

I was hoping AndyQuaffer, our treasurer-elect, would be out but he may be too busy advising cousin Jerry.

Andy C33 · « **Reply #7744 on:** 15 September, 2015, 09:18:28 am »

I'll see if uncle Jeremy wants to come along!

JenM · « **Reply #7745 on:** 15 September, 2015, 09:44:28 am »

Should be OK to join you for a drink on Weds.

Mighty Oak, the other brewery in Maldon, is also planning to open a micro-pub at the top of the town

Tomsk · « **Reply #7746 on:** 15 September, 2015, 10:46:33 am »

So...dash to 'Farmer's Yard' before 21:00...adjourn to Blue Boar or more miles? We haven't been to the 'Roundbush' near Purleigh or the 'Bell' in the village itself, as far as I can remember.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #7747 on:** 15 September, 2015, 12:04:22 pm »

Chelmsford CTC didn't get a very good reception at the Roundbush café next door to the pub so I think it's off their xmas card list now! Not sure about the pub next door, same owners?

Kirky · « **Reply #7748 on:** 15 September, 2015, 01:34:46 pm »

How about Prince of Wales at Stow Maries for pint no.3 ?

tedshred · « **Reply #7749 on:** 15 September, 2015, 02:18:23 pm »

or a quick trip to the other compasses ?