Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1757033 times)

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12225 on:** 12 June, 2018, 09:39:07 am »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 07 June, 2018, 01:51:04 pm

Oh, cool. I might put my gravel tyres on and jump off the train at Shenfield or Chelmsford to head for Little Totham. JiberJaber, let me know if you're interested in meeting up in Chelmo to make our way over. I know you have the suss of the Gravel in the area

Not so much Shenfield, but Ingatestone (less trains though but...) you could ride down past the old church and then along the gravel paths to Swan Lane (you know your way from there from previous off road excursions to The White Hart) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27773962 Though I think the trains are a bit knackered at the moment?

So here's what I was thinking for Wednesday, after my 7 days off the bike rest, it's probably about 2 hours or so of riding so I would be aiming for leaving around 19:00

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27773887

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #12226 on:** 12 June, 2018, 09:45:58 am »

Does the Witham Peloton have a route in mind for Wednesday's ride - preferably one without mud

Oaky · « **Reply #12227 on:** 12 June, 2018, 09:59:01 am »

Quote from: Grey Sheep on 12 June, 2018, 09:45:58 am

Does the Witham Peloton have a route in mind for Wednesday's ride - preferably one without mud

I'm doing a school trip pickup from Colchester at the normal Witham departure time, so I'll make my own way there later on.

huggy · « **Reply #12228 on:** 12 June, 2018, 10:10:06 am »

Quote from: Grey Sheep on 12 June, 2018, 09:45:58 am

Does the Witham Peloton have a route in mind for Wednesday's ride - preferably one without mud

This one - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27650175

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #12229 on:** 12 June, 2018, 10:52:02 am »

See you at 19 30

Quote from: huggy on 12 June, 2018, 10:10:06 am

Quote from: Grey Sheep on 12 June, 2018, 09:45:58 am
Does the Witham Peloton have a route in mind for Wednesday's ride - preferably one without mud
This one - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27650175

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tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #12230 on:** 12 June, 2018, 12:56:06 pm »

That looks good, unfortunately my week is full of potential MEMWNS scuppering issues....trains and meetings! I will take the bike in though and will aim to get out of the office with enough time to find my way to you and will let you know how I am doing.

To add...I am off the booze to try and give this Gout medication a chance to work! Sober at a beer festival, what ever next?

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12231 on:** 12 June, 2018, 01:53:40 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 12 June, 2018, 12:56:06 pm

That looks good, unfortunately my week is full of potential MEMWNS scuppering issues....trains and meetings! I will take the bike in though and will aim to get out of the office with enough time to find my way to you and will let you know how I am doing.

To add...I am off the booze to try and give this Gout medication a chance to work! Sober at a beer festival, what ever next?

I can see that plan working! Sounds like my sort of leave early plan than never happens LOL

Jem · « **Reply #12232 on:** 12 June, 2018, 02:06:52 pm »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 12 June, 2018, 01:53:40 pm

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 12 June, 2018, 12:56:06 pm
That looks good, unfortunately my week is full of potential MEMWNS scuppering issues....trains and meetings! I will take the bike in though and will aim to get out of the office with enough time to find my way to you and will let you know how I am doing.

To add...I am off the booze to try and give this Gout medication a chance to work! Sober at a beer festival, what ever next?

I can see that plan working! Sounds like my sort of leave early plan than never happens LOL

It'll be worth going just to see how rapidly these two plans fall apart

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #12233 on:** 13 June, 2018, 08:12:45 am »

Well, part one of the plan has fallen apart....I'm working from home now so I won't be able to make the Rendezvous in Chelmsford. Now to see how the day pans out as to if I can make it at all... $:-\$

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12234 on:** 13 June, 2018, 09:33:50 am »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 13 June, 2018, 08:12:45 am

Well, part one of the plan has fallen apart....I'm working from home now so I won't be able to make the Rendezvous in Chelmsford. Now to see how the day pans out as to if I can make it at all... $:-\$

At least you are safe from train delays!

Jem · « **Reply #12235 on:** 13 June, 2018, 10:21:35 am »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 13 June, 2018, 08:12:45 am

Well, part one of the plan has fallen apart....I'm working from home now so I won't be able to make the Rendezvous in Chelmsford. Now to see how the day pans out as to if I can make it at all... $:-\$

Me too....absolute joke the trains/track.

Anyone going to be at Spa RAB this evening?

Nik's Nick · « **Reply #12236 on:** 13 June, 2018, 10:30:22 am »

Given how close the Swan at Little Totham is to home, I'll make my own way there.

Aim for 9pm?

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12237 on:** 13 June, 2018, 10:57:35 am »

Quote from: NJW on 13 June, 2018, 10:30:22 am

Given how close the Swan at Little Totham is to home, I'll make my own way there.

Aim for 9pm?

Yes - or earlier if you need more refreshment / food (I think the first time I went here, if you arrive earlier you get to see the Morris dancers and also we got free kebab before we set off home as we were the last lot of people left...)

BFC · « **Reply #12238 on:** 13 June, 2018, 12:29:08 pm »

I am planning to be at Spa RAB tonight.

For anyone that hasn't been to the swan beer festivals before: The beer tent is in the rear garden, access down the gravel road beside the pub, be careful of the craters when turning off the tarmac road.

Andy C33 · « **Reply #12239 on:** 13 June, 2018, 05:31:47 pm »

I'll just leave this here

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14430418

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #12240 on:** 13 June, 2018, 05:56:59 pm »

Quote from: Andy C33 on 13 June, 2018, 05:31:47 pm

I'll just leave this here

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14430418

That looks easier than Grant's suggestion (which may have take a while to get to the start) .

I'll join the peloton at the top of NH

Cheers

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #12241 on:** 13 June, 2018, 07:20:50 pm »

Quote from: Grey Sheep on 13 June, 2018, 05:56:59 pm

Quote from: Andy C33 on 13 June, 2018, 05:31:47 pm
I'll just leave this here

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14430418
That looks easier than Grant's suggestion (which may have take a while to get to the start) .

I'll join the peloton at the top of NH

Cheers

Grant’s suggestion was brilliant! With sufficient muddy COR to cause Grant to fall off!

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #12242 on:** 13 June, 2018, 07:37:15 pm »

I'm not going to make it

BFC · « **Reply #12243 on:** 19 June, 2018, 02:51:26 pm »

What is this weeks destination?

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12244 on:** 19 June, 2018, 02:55:07 pm »

The Railway Tavern, Chelmsford (coz it's Grant's fav pub...)

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #12245 on:** 19 June, 2018, 03:25:29 pm »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 19 June, 2018, 02:55:07 pm

The Railway Tavern, Chelmsford (coz it's Grant's fav pub...)

It is? Why? handy for getting the train home!

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12246 on:** 19 June, 2018, 03:29:46 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 19 June, 2018, 03:25:29 pm

Quote from: jiberjaber on 19 June, 2018, 02:55:07 pm
The Railway Tavern, Chelmsford (coz it's Grant's fav pub...)

It is? Why? handy for getting the train home!

He asked a few time about going - so now we are...

Nik's Nick · « **Reply #12247 on:** 19 June, 2018, 07:14:07 pm »

Ok - always fun to revisit underage drinking haunts...

1930 Spa Rd RBT anyone?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #12248 on:** 20 June, 2018, 12:02:38 am »

I'm not 100% for tomorrow evening.

huggy · « **Reply #12249 on:** 20 June, 2018, 11:11:42 am »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 19 June, 2018, 03:29:46 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 19 June, 2018, 03:25:29 pm
Quote from: jiberjaber on 19 June, 2018, 02:55:07 pm
The Railway Tavern, Chelmsford (coz it's Grant's fav pub...)

It is? Why? handy for getting the train home!

He asked a few time about going - so now we are...

At least it should be a pleasant evening for al fresco refreshments
I have this route in the archives, usual 7:30 departure from Spa Rd RBT with eta 9pm