Author Topic: Mildenhall Cycling Rally 23-26/8/13 (Read 19249 times)

Chris S · « **Reply #100 on:** 22 August, 2013, 04:59:29 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 22 August, 2013, 04:55:46 pm

Does that mean that those of us approaching at sensible o'clock from a Huntingdon direction in a motorised manner might be better off on a cyclist-style back-roads route for the final approach to Mildenhall?

All approaches to the Barton Mills roundabout are subject to delays - it all depends what manner of mayhem is going on in the roadworks further North. The roundabout itself is single file - rather than two lanes.

I'd imagine peak times on the BH weekend, it'll be slow going.

Kim · « **Reply #101 on:** 22 August, 2013, 05:32:07 pm »

Righty. Will come in via Freckenham and avoid that bit entirely, then.

mike · « **Reply #102 on:** 22 August, 2013, 07:35:10 pm »

dont forget to wave at my dad in fordham!

Notsototalnewbie · « **Reply #103 on:** 22 August, 2013, 07:48:20 pm »

Have fun guys. Remember it's the law that it always rains at Mildenhall*

Also remember not to eat at that awful 'N Thai Sing' restaurant where they messed up all our orders, blamed us, served portions of rice smaller than my fist, and threw the menus at us. Charlotte/Julian/Phil/RichForrest will remember.

*I'm saying this to make myself feel better

RichForrest · « **Reply #104 on:** 22 August, 2013, 08:17:57 pm »

We are all packed and ready for the ride over tomorrow morning.
Hopefully arriving around 4ish. 6th year in a row for me (I think?!) and Dawn's 2nd.
Route sorted for the ride back via Norwich, Sheringham, Downham Mkt and St Neots. Weather booked and should be a good ride round over 4 days

Kim · « **Reply #105 on:** 22 August, 2013, 08:21:09 pm »

We've packed some stuff, and placed SPD shoes in prominent places.

I've said it before, but car camping is much more confusing than cycle camping, as you can't just make sure the right panniers have the relevant things in them.

Canardly · « **Reply #106 on:** 22 August, 2013, 08:37:41 pm »

Looking forward to this, the ride and the company. Apparently we may have a repeat of last year weather wise on Saturday tho' but. Curry on Friday sounds really good:

Didn't realise you were in MK Rich. Have not had a chance to look at my camping kit so will all be a bit last minute.

RichForrest · « **Reply #107 on:** 22 August, 2013, 08:40:54 pm »

Quote from: Canardly on 22 August, 2013, 08:37:41 pm

Didn't realise you were in MK Rich.

Yes, been here since '76

MalRees · « **Reply #108 on:** 22 August, 2013, 09:03:37 pm »

Little wheel and I are currently hot footing it down the M6 having completed a little tour of the Outer Hebrides and other bits of the Western Isles. We plan to be at Mildenhall on Saturday afternoon, and look forward to catching up with fellow YACFers that evening. Having drunk all the whisky we had previously purchased, a stop off at a supermarket will be made. Can't guarantee transporting the liquor in an Innocent juice bottle a la AndrewC though............

bobb · « **Reply #109 on:** 22 August, 2013, 09:27:59 pm »

I shall be riding up tomorrow afternoon. See you there!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #110 on:** 22 August, 2013, 10:01:37 pm »

Jan and I will be leaving Marks Tey at about 11.30 and following this route:-

http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?lnk=http://peter.chesspod.com/routes/eastanglia/mkt-milden.gpx

We will be on the tandem. I had considered having lunch in the King's Head, Pebmarsh, but it seems that that pub is no more. The Pheasant, near Gestingthorpe, seems a bit poncey and overpriced so we will probably potter on towards Clare and, if they are still serving, go to the Bell, which starts a beer festival tomorrow. There is also a tea room not far away which is a good substitute.

Tim Hall · « **Reply #111 on:** 22 August, 2013, 11:22:58 pm »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 22 August, 2013, 04:37:22 pm

We can play the ride by ear, as it were. If we are really getting pissed off with the rain we can turn right a mile or so after Hartest and go straight to Hawkedon and the pub.

Trivia time: Which famous tall cycling person lives in Hartest? (Clue: his bike spent a long time locked outside Canterbury Cathedral)

Wowbagger · « **Reply #112 on:** 23 August, 2013, 08:09:41 am »

I'm having a think about the ride I'm organising.

The forecast for tomorrow is wet. The forecast for Sunday is dry and sunny.

What would the ramifications be if we switched the ride to Sunday instead?

I'm just asking at the moment. My plan is still to do the ride tomorrow. If there is an overwhelming demand for change I'll consider it, but of course that would be no good for people coming from outside the rally to take part. They need to know.

bloomers100 · « **Reply #113 on:** 23 August, 2013, 08:35:54 am »

We're delaying our arrival due to weather.

L CC · « **Reply #114 on:** 23 August, 2013, 08:49:48 am »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 23 August, 2013, 08:09:41 am

What would the ramifications be if we switched the ride to Sunday instead?

I suspect a couple of people, maybe more, from this household, would ride out to meet you for a sandwich/beer.

Morrisette · « **Reply #115 on:** 23 August, 2013, 09:07:27 am »

I'd be up for doing your ride if you changed it to be on the Sunday. My plan for the audax is to look out of the window on Saturday morning. If it's lashing down, I'm afraid I won't be taking part. It's meant to be sort of fun, isn't it?!

Would the pub need to be booked for a big group on a Sunday? or would it just be CAKE?

Jethro · « **Reply #116 on:** 23 August, 2013, 09:14:49 am »

Will be there sometime this afternoon (Friday). Booked into the Travelodge though and hoping to ride the 200k tomorrow but will depend on the weather!

Will put my (purple) YACF jersey on and look forward to meeting others at the Rally Ground

Wowbagger · « **Reply #117 on:** 23 August, 2013, 09:43:56 am »

I haven't booked the pub - Queen's Head in Hawkedon. I have their number though.

andrewc · « **Reply #118 on:** 23 August, 2013, 09:50:45 am »

I'm easy , but dry riding is better than wet!

Luke · « **Reply #119 on:** 23 August, 2013, 12:03:01 pm »

I'm currently on the train to Ely.

Butterfly · « **Reply #120 on:** 23 August, 2013, 12:07:07 pm »

I'm on the train on the way to Cambridge

Wowbagger · « **Reply #121 on:** 23 August, 2013, 01:17:24 pm »

We have ordered lunch at the 5 Bells, Colne Engaine. This is going to be s long, hot afternoon.

Basil · « **Reply #122 on:** 23 August, 2013, 01:52:55 pm »

Currently in a rather wet West Wales. We have decided not to bring this weather over to you.
We're stopping here to ensure the rain stays here too. Basically, we're taking one for the team.

Have a good week end all.

Kim · « **Reply #123 on:** 23 August, 2013, 03:13:10 pm »

Okay, barakta and I are setting off now.

andrewc · « **Reply #124 on:** 23 August, 2013, 03:53:20 pm »

At the Rally site. I have just met Butterfly and been introduced to our smallest & cutest member!

Author Topic: Mildenhall Cycling Rally 23-26/8/13 (Read 19249 times)

Chris S