Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1758333 times)

Oaky · « **Reply #9250 on:** 11 May, 2016, 06:16:42 pm »

I assume we're on a direct raid to the Compasses tonight. I'm still in possession of Gavin/Giles/SSN's front light (I'll explain later).

I'm not 100% sure I'll make it to spa Rd by 19:30, so if I don't, I'll assume a direct route and hope to intercept you before dark

Oaky · « **Reply #9251 on:** 11 May, 2016, 08:42:27 pm »

Have arrived at the Compasses at a record early time with AndyC33 and the BFC via a semi - direct route (Notleys. Baker's lane, young's end) at over 16 mph.

tedshred · « **Reply #9252 on:** 17 May, 2016, 11:54:36 am »

I am assuming that our returning heroes will be looking for a short option for Wednesday night ? By the way, huge kudos and Stetson-sized chapeaux all round to the ACME peloton for the weekend's efforts.

MEMWNS went to HQ last week but there is nothing to stop us going there again, unless anyone else has a better suggestion.

Following on from OD's post about spreading our wings, it is the time of year when we have the long nights to play with. I have a couple of seaside ideas that mean going eastwards so we also ought to have a look at places that take us west as well.

huggy · « **Reply #9253 on:** 17 May, 2016, 12:23:01 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 17 May, 2016, 11:54:36 am

I am assuming that our returning heroes will be looking for a short option for Wednesday night ? By the way, huge kudos and Stetson-sized chapeaux all round to the ACME peloton for the weekend's efforts.

MEMWNS went to HQ last week but there is nothing to stop us going there again, unless anyone else has a better suggestion.

It was discussed in the Team Volvo about convening at the King Billy which is centralish for the ACME peloton that completed the BCM and me of course

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #9254 on:** 17 May, 2016, 01:48:35 pm »

I think I might be on duty on Wednesday night so not likely to make it out

I do owe some time at home so can't really complain.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9255 on:** 17 May, 2016, 01:55:23 pm »

I shall be in Reading tomorrow evening

huggy · « **Reply #9256 on:** 17 May, 2016, 02:05:57 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 17 May, 2016, 01:55:23 pm

I shall be in Reading tomorrow evening

Bring your book with you and you can read it in the pub

Is this the start of the MEMWBC??

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9257 on:** 17 May, 2016, 03:44:41 pm »

Tomsk cornered the "book club" market many years ago

Tomsk · « **Reply #9258 on:** 17 May, 2016, 04:50:21 pm »

King Billy, why not?...

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9259 on:** 17 May, 2016, 05:08:19 pm »

Rain gods may be out tomorrow afternoon but promises to brighten up from tea time onwards, so I may well be out as well

tedshred · « **Reply #9260 on:** 17 May, 2016, 05:15:53 pm »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 17 May, 2016, 05:08:19 pm

Rain gods may be out tomorrow afternoon but promises to brighten up from tea time onwards, so I may well be out as well

It's not like you're short of gear to cope with some rain

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9261 on:** 17 May, 2016, 05:16:59 pm »

True, not tried the rain legs in anger yet, though Captain Slow borrowed them to go to work in on a ride to work day and reported them as "good"...

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9262 on:** 17 May, 2016, 05:24:08 pm »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 17 May, 2016, 05:16:59 pm

True, not tried the rain legs in anger yet, though Captain Slow borrowed them to go to work in on a ride to work day and reported them as "good"...

Rainlegs are better than "good"!

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9263 on:** 17 May, 2016, 05:36:17 pm »

Well when I've tried them in the wet I'll let you know. So far OK for keeping chill of legs but jury is out on wet performance as it looks like they will drip on shoes?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9264 on:** 17 May, 2016, 05:50:37 pm »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 17 May, 2016, 05:36:17 pm

Well when I've tried them in the wet I'll let you know. So far OK for keeping chill of legs but jury is out on wet performance as it looks like they will drip on shoes?

Nope, in the wet Rainlegs perform brilliantly. They basically keep your legs dry when it's raining. Plus they mark you out as a style icon so right up your street!

huggy · « **Reply #9265 on:** 18 May, 2016, 11:05:46 am »

In the absence of anyone else proposing a route as yet, how about this for a Witham Spa Rd start. A leisurely trundle out to Felsted could see us meet Tomsk at the Swan at about 8:15. The route plotted uses traditional roads but the option of some Flitch Way fun could be taken instead. If roads are used we'll be at the King Billy just before 9 and probably just in daylight still, the FW option adds 15-20 mins.
Lower planned mileage than recent mid-week 'training' rides, open to other route suggestions or for people to follow their own path.

tedshred · « **Reply #9266 on:** 18 May, 2016, 12:06:13 pm »

Looking at the weather outside, I think a FW option would only be for you and OD. As OD is in Reading, you are on your own for that.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9267 on:** 18 May, 2016, 12:41:21 pm »

I'm in Cardiff at the moment.

tedshred · « **Reply #9268 on:** 18 May, 2016, 12:42:50 pm »

Oh well, that changes everything then doesn't it.

Andy C33 · « **Reply #9269 on:** 18 May, 2016, 02:42:09 pm »

See whoever is out at 7.30😀

bobb · « **Reply #9270 on:** 18 May, 2016, 06:29:35 pm »

Not sure if I'm going to make it out tonight. I have spent all afternoon on the ACME website though

huggy · « **Reply #9271 on:** 18 May, 2016, 06:39:24 pm »

Quote from: bobb on 18 May, 2016, 06:29:35 pm

Not sure if I'm going to make it out tonight. I have spent all afternoon on the ACME website though

Wot? No dev link to share??

Tomsk · « **Reply #9272 on:** 18 May, 2016, 06:41:37 pm »

Now that it seems to be drying out, I'm going to loop west of Braintree to stick a cycle route sign where one is needed on Cressing Road, for 'Saxons'. I couldn't do that last week on my route check as it was rather damp...So I'll have to give meeting up at Felsted a miss - see you all at the King Billy.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9273 on:** 18 May, 2016, 06:42:44 pm »

See you at King Billy

bobb · « **Reply #9274 on:** 18 May, 2016, 06:59:42 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 18 May, 2016, 06:39:24 pm

Quote from: bobb on 18 May, 2016, 06:29:35 pm
Not sure if I'm going to make it out tonight. I have spent all afternoon on the ACME website though
Wot? No dev link to share??

There will be in time, but we need to decide who amongst the ACME elite get to see it