Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1759482 times)

Carlosfandango · « **Reply #9150 on:** 20 April, 2016, 12:08:03 pm »

Ok, 8pm? Think I'll have to start out at 6pm.

bobb · « **Reply #9151 on:** 20 April, 2016, 01:23:21 pm »

Maybe 8:15. I have no idea on what route is being taken!

huggy · « **Reply #9152 on:** 20 April, 2016, 01:35:54 pm »

Quote from: bobb on 20 April, 2016, 01:23:21 pm

Maybe 8:15. I have no idea on what route is being taken!

This is the route we rode last time we followed Tomsk North on a Wednesday evening. Rayne is at the 16km mark so around 8:10 to 8:15 is about right for the Witham peloton to arrive I would think.

Oaky · « **Reply #9153 on:** 20 April, 2016, 01:51:32 pm »

OK: Spa Rd at 7:30, for a ride to Rayne, followed by a beasting at the hands of Tomsk.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #9154 on:** 20 April, 2016, 01:56:52 pm »

Enjoy & stay safe

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9155 on:** 20 April, 2016, 02:42:34 pm »

Quote from: bobb on 20 April, 2016, 01:23:21 pm

Maybe 8:15. I have no idea on what route is being taken!

As huggy suggests, thru Great Notley Country Park and a little light COR.

Oaky · « **Reply #9156 on:** 20 April, 2016, 02:47:22 pm »

hmmm

tedshred · « **Reply #9157 on:** 20 April, 2016, 02:50:25 pm »

harumph

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9158 on:** 20 April, 2016, 02:51:39 pm »

Quote from: Oaky on 20 April, 2016, 02:47:22 pm

hmmm

Daisy Hall Lane, you've done it before!!

Oaky · « **Reply #9159 on:** 20 April, 2016, 03:10:04 pm »

hmmmm

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #9160 on:** 20 April, 2016, 03:31:39 pm »

Have fun folks....I won't be along for a beasting tonight. I still have nightmares about that ride last year

Tomsk · « **Reply #9161 on:** 20 April, 2016, 06:03:34 pm »

I reckon about 20:15 at Rayne crossroads, given that it's around 11 miles and a little C.O.R. through Notley Country Park for Withamites.

I won't be capable of a high cruising speed as 'Bernardette' is still on 68" from the 'Shark'*...[unless I bring 'Poppy', and 85" of terror

] - but I need the saddlebag for the G&Y brevet cards, so it will be the former.

* I mean training for the Shark, on a few hilly rides...wasn't that brave

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9162 on:** 20 April, 2016, 06:14:37 pm »

Just been talking to a couple of chaps on the train. They and a bunch of their mates meet up at The Viper on a Wednesday evening and ride our area. Showed them this thread so there might be a cultural exchange in the offing very soon.

tedshred · « **Reply #9163 on:** 20 April, 2016, 06:31:27 pm »

I won't be able to make Spa. Will have to solo something local instead. Tippers do you want me to deliver your press ?

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tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #9164 on:** 21 April, 2016, 08:33:04 am »

No rush

tedshred · « **Reply #9165 on:** 21 April, 2016, 09:30:26 am »

Looks like you might be in line for some almost new bottom bracket and headset bearings as well...

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tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #9166 on:** 21 April, 2016, 12:24:51 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 21 April, 2016, 09:30:26 am

Looks like you might be in line for some almost new bottom bracket and headset bearings as well...

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? Is this related to your Domane being knackered? Are they giving you a new one?

tedshred · « **Reply #9167 on:** 21 April, 2016, 12:32:41 pm »

Not so far.

We are currently in discussions about the repeated failures of the BB90 bearings.

The discussion about the failure of the drive side chainstay is stalled at the point where they are saying it was because of the derailleur punching a hole in the carbon so my fault - whether this was part of the fun and games I had a few weeks ago and whether that caused the failure or whether it was a result of the failure has not been explored.

My current intention is to use the bits I can salvage from the Domane to build up my new Condor Fratello frameset (oops)

and add a nice Hope BB.

My nice summer soot bike will depend on the outcome of my discussions with Trek.

huggy · « **Reply #9168 on:** 22 April, 2016, 09:33:57 am »

This is in no way to be considered forward planning but I would like to put in an early bid for a Witham local destination for next Wednesday, for example The Swan at Little Totham or The Compasses at Great Totham. I am going to be in That London on Wednesday so may not make it for a 7:30 departure or at all, however a short option ride to the pub could encourage me for a little leg spin before Friday night. (Tomsk won't mind the mileage to the far side of Witham as he's already made excuses about not riding the calendar G&YF, so that just leaves Jibbers and bobb to put in location objections

)
Both pubs are probably due a visit, the linked routes are just suggestions of what has been ridden before, someone could always come up with something different.

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Oscar's dad · « **Reply #9169 on:** 22 April, 2016, 09:35:38 am »

tedshred · « **Reply #9170 on:** 22 April, 2016, 09:40:45 am »

The Compasses at Totham is the default pub before or after longer rides.

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #9171 on:** 22 April, 2016, 10:07:22 am »

I believe the Compasses in Totham just won the CAMRA regional award for the year as well?

huggy · « **Reply #9172 on:** 22 April, 2016, 10:11:32 am »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 22 April, 2016, 10:07:22 am

I believe the Compasses in Totham just won the CAMRA regional award for the year as well?

Sounds like they need to be congratulated by the MEMWNS crew then

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tedshred · « **Reply #9173 on:** 22 April, 2016, 10:15:48 am »

I am sure the NEMWNS chapter will be there as well

I am also in my home office. What grown ups we all are (there may be one notable exception to that).

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #9174 on:** 22 April, 2016, 10:17:36 am »

Where is Tiptree in the Essex Geographical scheme of things? Can I be like I am nationality wise an choose as I see fit?