Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1752232 times)

The Retiree · « **Reply #5400 on:** 29 September, 2014, 02:25:30 pm »

Steve I'm not sure me or my Garmin can live with the pressure of being lead man...... running with The Hoops - Stock theme how does this route look? http://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/8096154

delthebike · « **Reply #5401 on:** 29 September, 2014, 02:36:42 pm »

Amateur! It doesn't even go up North Hill once let alone twice!

The Retiree · « **Reply #5402 on:** 29 September, 2014, 02:39:30 pm »

I considered N Hill (just the once) but then opted against it due to the mileage and not knowing the protocol as yet in what would be an acceptable distance/riding time

huggy · « **Reply #5403 on:** 29 September, 2014, 02:44:12 pm »

The protocol is that every ride out of Witham has to go via TMNH!
Usually about 90 minutes to refreshments and roughly an hour home, although that is highly flexible

The Retiree · « **Reply #5404 on:** 29 September, 2014, 02:49:02 pm »

Thanks for the info Grant should I tweak the route to incorporate a climb of TMNH then?

huggy · « **Reply #5405 on:** 29 September, 2014, 02:53:00 pm »

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 29 September, 2014, 02:49:02 pm

Thanks for the info Grant should I tweak the route to incorporate a climb of TMNH then?

That Dear Doggers is entirely up to you bearing this quote in mind:

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 29 September, 2014, 01:39:19 pm

I think the time has come for some of the newer members of our little group to perhaps take the lead in suggesting where we go and how we get there.

Gentlemen the floor is yours ...

The Retiree · « **Reply #5406 on:** 29 September, 2014, 02:58:26 pm »

In that case Huggy, I will plead ignorance of TMNH rule when plotting my maiden route and stick with what we have got! Next time however I will insure TMNH is part of any route plotted.....

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5407 on:** 29 September, 2014, 03:27:34 pm »

I'm more than happy to blindly follow any wheel that is offered. What's the worst that can happen?

The Retiree · « **Reply #5408 on:** 29 September, 2014, 03:41:44 pm »

Exactly it's not like we are passing by the end of Hurrells Lane on our route...........

Oros70 · « **Reply #5409 on:** 29 September, 2014, 04:55:27 pm »

Hi everyone just got my pass for wed night see you all at 7.30 spa road

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #5410 on:** 29 September, 2014, 05:13:25 pm »

Quote from: Huggy on 29 September, 2014, 02:44:12 pm

The protocol is that every ride out of Witham has to go via TMNH!

Some of us are big boned you know!

I will do my best to join you all this Wednesday it has been a while and would be good to get out for a nice ride and a couple of pints of EPO.

Tomsk · « **Reply #5411 on:** 29 September, 2014, 09:00:19 pm »

I'll see you all there - probably going via Margaretting Tye.....

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #5412 on:** 01 October, 2014, 12:22:47 am »

Looks like only a train issue can save me from a ride tomorrow.

I will be heading home to pick up the Road Bike (with lovely new Mudguards) from Witham so will either see you en route or at The Hoop. I will cut over to North Hill through Wickham Bishops so might bump into you around there.

New wheels and Mudguards....nearly like a new bike!

huggy · « **Reply #5413 on:** 01 October, 2014, 10:59:07 am »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 01 October, 2014, 12:22:47 am

I will cut over to North Hill through Wickham Bishops so might bump into you around there.

Tippers, you are aware that Dogger's route doesn't actually go up the classic North Hill route aren't you?
Be good to take in the glory of the new wheels

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #5414 on:** 01 October, 2014, 11:24:59 am »

oh, that might be handy then! Is the link above now the amended route?

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #5415 on:** 01 October, 2014, 11:59:27 am »

Judging by the website and location of the pub (In relation to The White Hart we visited) I will be bringing some plastic along. If Oaky is in the country and along tonight will someone PLEASE stop me getting into the I'll have another if you do routine

huggy · « **Reply #5416 on:** 01 October, 2014, 12:17:17 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 01 October, 2014, 11:24:59 am

oh, that might be handy then! Is the link above now the amended route?

This is the intended route for this evening as far as I know - Doggers is leading us out.

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 29 September, 2014, 02:25:30 pm

Steve I'm not sure me or my Garmin can live with the pressure of being lead man...... running with The Hoops - Stock theme how does this route look? http://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/8096154

Given OD's resistance to returning home via any route that goes North of Chelmsford a more direct route back to the environs of Witham may well be taken

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 01 October, 2014, 11:59:27 am

Judging by the website and location of the pub (In relation to The White Hart we visited) I will be bringing some plastic along. If Oaky is in the country and along tonight will someone PLEASE stop me getting into the I'll have another if you do routine

I believe that Oaky is safely on another continent still this week

The Retiree · « **Reply #5417 on:** 01 October, 2014, 01:07:09 pm »

Huggy what is OD's aversion to travelling north of Chelmsford on the way home?

huggy · « **Reply #5418 on:** 01 October, 2014, 01:14:05 pm »

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 01 October, 2014, 01:07:09 pm

Huggy what is OD's aversion to travelling north of Chelmsford on the way home?

Experience shows that he quite likes navigating the night streets of Chelmsford affording a more direct route home.

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #5419 on:** 01 October, 2014, 01:26:22 pm »

OK, great....it looks like we give North Hill a good swerve.....nice work! hopefully all going well I can hook up with you next to the A12 at Boreham (I'd hate to go near Hurrells Lane alone) I'll drop a text when I leave home.

The Retiree · « **Reply #5420 on:** 01 October, 2014, 01:51:39 pm »

So you fear my efforts to plot a nice route home Huggy might be scuppered.......

Oaky · « **Reply #5421 on:** 01 October, 2014, 02:29:13 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 01 October, 2014, 11:59:27 am

Judging by the website and location of the pub (In relation to The White Hart we visited) I will be bringing some plastic along. If Oaky is in the country and along tonight will someone PLEASE stop me getting into the I'll have another if you do routine

You're safe this week - at the relevant time, I will be in a bar 6009km away from the Hoop (as the crow flies, assuming a very fit crow who knows about great circle routes)

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #5422 on:** 01 October, 2014, 03:35:43 pm »

Saver!

The Retiree · « **Reply #5423 on:** 02 October, 2014, 08:27:21 am »

An enjoyable evening last night at The Hoop in Stock with Huggy, Oscars dad, Oros, Tomsk and Tippers Kiwi. The Dorset Knob went down rather well (no pun intended).
For further info it was lucky we followed Huggy's Garmin on the way home as mine had us travelling down another private road to get to Margaretting!!!!!

Tomsk · « **Reply #5424 on:** 02 October, 2014, 08:41:03 am »

A good night up until.......Funny how badgers came up in conversation.....

I met one last night shortly after leaving Stock, and not in a nice way! Straight out of the hedge and under my wheels it went - result: cut to forehead above right eye, grazes all down my right: to head, elbow, knee, with lesser abrasions to back, shoulder, shin, left thumb....I guess at least I somehow managed to spread the force of the impact around.

After checking myself and the bike over [both needed straightening up a bit] and not feeling concussed I decided to continue.....thought about swinging by A&E at Broomfield, but just wanted to get home.

Not looking too much like the Elephant Man this morning, but popping maximum vitamin I. Top marks for the Alpe d'Huez cap - all traces of blood gone, even with a 30 degree wash

First 'off' since my 'sympathy stack' with Chief after leaving the Square and Compasses, in the snow, about three years ago.....