Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1753393 times)

tedshred · « **Reply #10650 on:** 03 May, 2017, 06:31:14 pm »

There's a reason why it's a classic route

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #10651 on:** 03 May, 2017, 06:45:50 pm »

I'll be at the generals from 8 - happy to wait if you're adding in the extra hill

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #10652 on:** 03 May, 2017, 07:09:38 pm »

Look out for roadworks with lights halfway up tmnh. Doesn't always detect cyclists

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huggy · « **Reply #10653 on:** 03 May, 2017, 07:13:44 pm »

Quote from: Grey Sheep on 03 May, 2017, 07:09:38 pm

Look out for roadworks with lights halfway up tmnh. Doesn't always detect cyclists

You mean we might have to stop on the attack of TMNH?? I was going to go for a time too

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10654 on:** 05 May, 2017, 08:07:23 am »

Quote from ted over on the ACME Miscellany thread:

Quote from: tedshred on 04 May, 2017, 10:30:23 am

... I haven't looked at Forward Planning but doubtless OD will have us touring the county and possibly even Forrin during the long evenings to come.

So I have accepted the challenge and come up with THIS ROUTE which the Witham peloton might like to follow next Wednesday if we go to The Hurdlemakers as suggested by FORWARD PLANNING

huggy · « **Reply #10655 on:** 05 May, 2017, 08:16:01 am »

Really?? You do know most of us will just be coming round from missing Friday night's sleep!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10656 on:** 05 May, 2017, 09:00:37 am »

Quote from: huggy on 05 May, 2017, 08:16:01 am

Really?? You do know most of us will just be coming round from missing Friday night's sleep!

Well, if you will do such daft things

Oaky · « **Reply #10657 on:** 05 May, 2017, 10:10:31 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 05 May, 2017, 08:07:23 am

Quote from ted over on the ACME Miscellany thread:

Quote from: tedshred on 04 May, 2017, 10:30:23 am
... I haven't looked at Forward Planning but doubtless OD will have us touring the county and possibly even Forrin during the long evenings to come.

So I have accepted the challenge and come up with THIS ROUTE which the Witham peloton might like to follow next Wednesday if we go to The Hurdlemakers as suggested by FORWARD PLANNING

Looks awfully similar to the route you made that sent your Garmin into hysterics.

tedshred · « **Reply #10658 on:** 05 May, 2017, 01:38:45 pm »

It doesn't seem like any time since we were last at the Hurdlemakers (or maybe that is because I have missed so many rides in between).

The usual form after an overnighter is to go to the other spiritual home which is convenient for all (except Tomsk).

OD can always plan his own route of concentric circles or mystic runes or whatever he is doing and we can wait for him the pub.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10659 on:** 05 May, 2017, 01:45:25 pm »

We can go to The Compasses next Wednesday!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10660 on:** 05 May, 2017, 04:59:59 pm »

Right, listen up, this is IMPORTANT ...

For my own personal convenience I have moved The Mighty North Hill Freewheel Challenge to a week earlier, so it's now Wednesday 31st May. Does this cause anyone any significant issues? I have swapped it with the Donkey & Buskins.

The Google calendar has been updated.

Is this okay???

tedshred · « **Reply #10661 on:** 05 May, 2017, 05:09:25 pm »

It is the Wednesday prior to A&S. Unsure of whether that represents a good or bad thing.

BFC · « **Reply #10662 on:** 05 May, 2017, 05:23:30 pm »

I will be on late shift on the 31st May, so will miss the proposed freewheel challenge night.

Anyway this mornings roll down TMNH from a standing start at Colams Lane the road bike hit 36.2MPH in semi aero ride position with the rucksack on and rolled to a halt next to the red bin on the slight upward slope onto the bridge. The persistent 11MPH NE wind probably kept the speed and distance down a bit, but at least it was blowing the aroma of dog shit from the red bin away from me. The traffic lights were dark orange when I went through...

So my thoughts for the (dis)organisation team - if the traffic lights are still there, the event would have to start below the traffic lights or be cancelled.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10663 on:** 05 May, 2017, 05:25:16 pm »

Quote from: Beer Fueled Commuter on 05 May, 2017, 05:23:30 pm

I will be on late shift on the 31st May, so will miss the proposed freewheel challenge night.

Anyway this mornings roll down TMNH from a standing start at Colams Lane the road bike hit 36.2MPH in semi aero ride position with the rucksack on and rolled to a halt next to the red bin on the slight upward slope onto the bridge. The persistent 11MPH NE wind probably kept the speed and distance down a bit, but at least it was blowing the aroma of dog shit from the red bin away from me. The traffic lights were dark orange when I went through...

So my thoughts for the (dis)organisation team - if the traffic lights are still there, the event would have to start below the traffic lights or be cancelled.

Bugger, that won't do, we need you. When would you be available?

jiberjaber · « **Reply #10664 on:** 08 May, 2017, 06:54:11 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 05 May, 2017, 01:45:25 pm

We can go to The Compasses next Wednesday!

I'm not sure I'm out or not but is it Hurdles or Compassesssss ?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10665 on:** 08 May, 2017, 07:46:55 pm »

Who nose? I may have to step in as the Benign Dictator the Ungrateful Masses can't make their minds up.

tedshred · « **Reply #10666 on:** 08 May, 2017, 07:54:38 pm »

Let one of the brave Green & Yellowers decide. Probably not much in it for the Witham peloton though.

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Tomsk · « **Reply #10667 on:** 08 May, 2017, 08:26:46 pm »

Hurdlemakers sez I

jiberjaber · « **Reply #10668 on:** 08 May, 2017, 08:52:31 pm »

I'll make a call on if I'll be out on Wed afternoon, but Hurdlemakers sounds great too

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10669 on:** 09 May, 2017, 08:20:18 am »

I'm still in favour of The Hurdlemakers and its easier fir those coming from the east. Plus, my rather loopy suggested route has the advantage that it can be abandoned at any time and we head straight for the pub.

I'm not entirely sure where Grey Sheep will meet us though. We could always send him a Glympse.

psyclist · « **Reply #10670 on:** 09 May, 2017, 10:15:41 am »

I'm going to be stuck in London 'networking' with some conference folk, so getting an easterly venue out of the way when I cannot attend gets my vote

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #10671 on:** 09 May, 2017, 11:09:56 am »

Hurdlemakers works for me....although at this point I am still 50/50 on if I can make it...

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #10672 on:** 09 May, 2017, 11:52:22 am »

I'm otherwise engaged this Wednesday watching old musicians who somehow manage to still tour. I'm up for the week after at the maltsers.

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Oscar's dad · « **Reply #10673 on:** 09 May, 2017, 11:54:47 am »

Ok, so we're sorted. 7:30pm at the Spa Road roundabout tomorrow evening. Destination the Hurdlemakers.

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #10674 on:** 09 May, 2017, 12:11:44 pm »

Freewheel night.

I can report that the traffic lights have now gone from TMNH.

I tried a freewheel when cycling to the station on Friday night, but did retard slightly due to the dark amber lights. I rolled to a stop about 40 yards from the dog poo bin, and definitely downwind.

This morning was a better try, and I have picked out the relevant strava bits, just need to work out how to upload the picture.
Starting at the top of the hill (by the yellow post on open space by the Little Baddow sign)and pushing off I managed to reach 33.3mph just past the Rodney, and interestingly managed 28mph on the section after the houses.

I rolled to a stop 10 yards shy of the dog poo bin. I think I'll take the panniers off for the proper event.