Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1758370 times)

huggy · « **Reply #3501 on:** 07 January, 2013, 10:17:52 am »

Quote from: Old Git on 03 January, 2013, 10:20:46 pm

Is this forward planning??

Is anyone up for the White Hart Inn, swan lane https://plus.google.com/112897410451565041171/about?gl=uk&hl=en#112897410451565041171/about?gl=uk&hl=en
next week, wednesday or Thursday

old git

I could be up for this, at the moment I don't mind either Wed or Thurs. I could probably leave Witham about 6:30pm aiming for an 8pm arrival at the White Hart but due to the ~90 minute ride home (for me anyway), I'll not want to be leaving for home too late, let's say between 9:30 and 10pm? This obviously cuts down on rehydration time which may not be a bad thing this time of year! However, it does afford an early opportunity to chat about forthcoming cycling adventures

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3502 on:** 07 January, 2013, 10:38:22 am »

I'm thinking about Thursday as well; can't do Wednesday. I'm after more miles and less beer plus need to be home at a reasonable hour.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3503 on:** 07 January, 2013, 01:43:40 pm »

Reference our possible outing to Tiger's Island on Thursday evening; I have a route from Witham which was last enjoyed on 9th November 2011. I won't be upset if someone comes up with an alternative because (a) it includes some comedy off-roading under the A12 and (b) it uses Hammonds Road which was badly flooded just before Christmas (but might be OK now) and (c) is 38 miles long.

Thoughts lovely peoples?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3504 on:** 07 January, 2013, 01:48:45 pm »

PS - I shall be riding Arthur the Cadenza so able to cope with aforementioned off-roading. Son of Oscar the Ribble is still on the workstand and Claud has ice tyres fitted which I don't think will be required. What I'm trying to say is that 23c tyres may not be a good idea if we go for my route suggestion. Having said that I have ridden the route on 23c as has Huggy I think.

huggy · « **Reply #3505 on:** 07 January, 2013, 01:53:03 pm »

I have 25c tyres fitted now

The route I had previously is http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=327017 but it could be tweaked

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3506 on:** 07 January, 2013, 02:02:16 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 07 January, 2013, 01:53:03 pm

I have 25c tyres fitted now

The route I had previously is http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=327017 but it could be tweaked

Same route I think. You'll get extra points if you ride the Milano. Assuming we do go please can you have the route loaded into your Garmin. I will be attempting to navigate using a track rather than a route. I have never done this before. It has disaster writ large all over it

Christophe · « **Reply #3507 on:** 07 January, 2013, 06:07:25 pm »

Have fun. I'm no good for Thursday due to work commitments and Mrs C.'s tap dancing exploits. Will be cycling home on Wednesday night instead.

Tomsk · « **Reply #3508 on:** 07 January, 2013, 06:35:49 pm »

I can do Thursday

, I'll try and get away from home as early as possible, aiming for 20:00 arrival.

huggy · « **Reply #3509 on:** 07 January, 2013, 10:37:41 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 07 January, 2013, 06:35:49 pm

I can do Thursday , I'll try and get away from home as early as possible, aiming for 20:00 arrival.

Looking more like a 20:30 arrival on Thursday due to a slightly later departure with some potential new blood

bloomers100 · « **Reply #3510 on:** 08 January, 2013, 10:15:14 am »

I shall be applying for a pass for arrow chats etc. If succesful I'll meet you there at 8.

Old Git · « **Reply #3511 on:** 08 January, 2013, 10:55:06 am »

8PM IT IS THEN

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3512 on:** 08 January, 2013, 10:58:20 am »

The new avatar is excellent. I'd say the make over was a success, makes you look younger!

huggy · « **Reply #3513 on:** 08 January, 2013, 12:44:39 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 08 January, 2013, 10:58:20 am

The new avatar is excellent. I'd say the make over was a success, makes you look younger!

Are you refering to OG's or bloomers' avatar?!? Maybe both

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3514 on:** 08 January, 2013, 12:47:35 pm »

Not So Old Any More Git's

huggy · « **Reply #3515 on:** 08 January, 2013, 01:05:58 pm »

I also have entry forms for both the Green & Yellow Fields and Asparagus & Strawberries rides to hand over to Tomsk

Old Git · « **Reply #3516 on:** 08 January, 2013, 01:26:06 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 08 January, 2013, 01:05:58 pm

I also have entry forms for both the Green & Yellow Fields and Asparagus & Strawberries rides to hand over to Tomsk

Come on Huggy get into the 21st Centaury use PayPal

Tomsk · « **Reply #3517 on:** 08 January, 2013, 05:33:21 pm »

Quote from: Old Git on 08 January, 2013, 01:26:06 pm

Quote from: Huggy on 08 January, 2013, 01:05:58 pm
I also have entry forms for both the Green & Yellow Fields and Asparagus & Strawberries rides to hand over to Tomsk

Come on Huggy get into the 21st Centaury use PayPal

I'll bring the North Sea Route book for you, Old Git- its made of something called paper - deeply sorry for this lapse into old technology

Old Git · « **Reply #3518 on:** 08 January, 2013, 05:44:55 pm »

Thanks

Oaky · « **Reply #3519 on:** 10 January, 2013, 09:31:01 am »

Where's the ~~beer~~ride report, then?

Exiles need to know!

Old Git · « **Reply #3520 on:** 10 January, 2013, 09:40:04 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 10 January, 2013, 09:31:01 am

Where's the ~~beer~~ride report, then?

Exiles need to know!

We could make something up or report tomorrow after it happens tonight

Oaky · « **Reply #3521 on:** 10 January, 2013, 10:01:32 am »

Ah ... a non-traditionalist Thursday outing...

I didn't realise that forward-planning had returned again

Old Git · « **Reply #3522 on:** 10 January, 2013, 10:05:40 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 10 January, 2013, 10:01:32 am

Ah ... a non-traditionalist Thursday outing...

I didn't realise that forward-planning had returned again

the advantage of the onset of old age, you can plan ahead then forget to attend.... a bit like me last year

huggy · « **Reply #3523 on:** 10 January, 2013, 11:22:44 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 10 January, 2013, 10:01:32 am

Ah ... a non-traditionalist Thursday outing...

I didn't realise that forward-planning had returned again

We decided to wait for the temperature to get back to more seasonal frosty conditions, don't want any warm weather riding just yet

bloomers100 · « **Reply #3524 on:** 10 January, 2013, 03:41:03 pm »

The chances of me coming back out again tonight on my bike are slim to zero.