Post by: Tomsk on 01 October, 2017, 08:47:51 pm
ACME's Super-Randonneur Medal Ceremony will be held at The Compasses, Littley Green, on Saturday 11th November.
All welcome, whether getting a medal or not, but please let me know.
We will have the use of the 'Green Room' from 18:00, so come early to eat - then we'll kick off presentations at 20:00. If you're doing a DIY, try and fit that into your schedule! I'll be contacting all prospective candidates soon and also need to get the year-bars organised [we still have a good stock of the medals themselves for ESR virgins]. There's also the matter of the 'Helper of the Year' and ACME Points Trophies.
You might want to stay overnight in the pub B&B or camp in the beer garden...
Post by: Tomsk on 02 October, 2017, 12:33:31 pm
Post by: megajoulesexpenditure on 02 October, 2017, 12:48:41 pm
Post by: huggy on 02 October, 2017, 01:24:56 pm
Is there a list of counting events for the new season Tomsk? :thumbsup:Here is the list of ACME/Flitchbikes calendar events that will qualify for the Essex SR, other rides that originate in Essex such as the Windmill 200 are also eligible. I know there are 100k events listed which don't count in the SR but you may like to ECE them, in which case they can.
NB - Tomsk's rule is that only one perm per Essex SR will be eligible.
Sat 07 Oct 2017 200km 08:30 from Churchend, Dunmow, Essex Richard Ellis Memorial 200
BRM £9.00 Thomas Deakins
100km 09:30 from Churchend, Dunmow, Essex Richard Ellis Memorial 100
BP £9.00 Thomas Deakins
Sat 04 Nov 2017 100km 10:00 from Witham Essex 3R's
BP £4.00 Grant Huggins
Sat 13 Jan 2018 100km 10:00 from Kelvedon, Essex The Kelvedon Oyster
BP £5.00 Graeme Provan
Sat 02 Dec 2017 100km 10:00 from Witham, Essex The Stansted Airport Express
BP £4.00 Thomas Deakins
Sat 03 Feb 2018 100km 10:00 from Witham Knights Templar Compasses and Cross
BP [750m] £4.00 Grant Huggins
Sat 10 Mar 2018 200km 07:30 from Churchend,Dunmow, Essex The Horsepower 200
BR [777m] £10.00 Thomas Deakins
100km 09:00 from Churchend,Dunmow, Essex The Horsepower 100km
BP [540m] £10.00 Thomas Deakins
Sat 05 May 2018 300km 00:01 from Manningtree Green & Yellow Fields
BRM [1500m] £5.00 Grant Huggins
Sat 02 Jun 2018 400km 09:00 from Manningtree Asparagus & Strawberries
BRM [2600m] £5.00 Grant Huggins
Thu 28 Jun 2018 1000km 11:00 from Witham, Essex The ACME Grand
BRM [7551m] £4.00 Thomas Deakins
Fri 13 Jul 2018 300km 21:00 from Churchend,Dunmow, Essex Hereward the Wake
BRM [1107m] £10.00 Thomas Deakins
Sat 04 Aug 2018 200km 08:00 from Witham, Essex Essex R&R
BR [1675m] £8.00 Grant Huggins
100km 09:00 from Witham, Essex A little Essex R&R
BP £8.00 Grant Huggins
Sat 08 Sep 2018 600km ::: from Churchend,, Dunmow Fenland Friends [Flatlands Reversed]
BRM [1073m] £8.00 Thomas Deakins
Post by: megajoulesexpenditure on 02 October, 2017, 02:03:47 pm
Post by: Tomsk on 02 October, 2017, 07:49:13 pm
NB - Tomsk's rule is that only one perm per Essex SR will be eligible.
Correction - only one DIY. All Essex perms. are ok and in any combination. I just wanted to encourage riding events. I have allowed a DIY that started in Forrin Parts, but spent much of its time in North Essex, [or Suffolk Borders as estate agents call it].
Other events include the Spring/Autumn Shaftesbury 200s and Herman Ramsey's permanents.
Post by: psyclist on 03 October, 2017, 09:43:32 am
We will have the use of the 'Green Room' from 18:00, so come early to eat - then we'll kick off presentations at 20:00. If you're doing a DIY, try and fit that into your schedule!
I'm in the states during the preceding week, but I've just sorted out a Friday night flight so at least I'll be physically present. Not be home until early afternoon on the Saturday though, so no DIY considerations for me ... just a wake-me-up jaunt across to the Compasses.
Post by: tippers_kiwi on 03 October, 2017, 09:47:26 am
Post by: alotronic on 03 October, 2017, 10:54:47 pm
Post by: Bikeabilityman on 04 October, 2017, 09:12:44 am
Post by: Lee Velo on 05 October, 2017, 09:11:29 am
Post by: LittleWheelsandBig on 05 October, 2017, 09:32:15 am
Post by: Oscar's dad on 05 October, 2017, 05:05:25 pm
Post by: Nim on 06 October, 2017, 02:25:21 pm
I can't make the Essex 3Rs so my plan to keep my RRtY alive is a DIY 200 with the Compasses as the arrivée on the 11th.
Nim
Post by: psyclist on 06 October, 2017, 03:09:53 pm
TCMR and Victoria Pendleton
Any clues?
Post by: Oscar's dad on 06 October, 2017, 03:25:52 pm
TCMR and Victoria PendletonAny clues?
TCMR = The Current Mrs R aka Kirsty
Victoria Pendleton is TCMR's rather splendid Somersby bicycle purchased for not much money from Halfords. I have to say its a brilliant bit of kit. I have bought K four bikes over the years and this is the only one she's really liked and she has actually ridden it :o :thumbsup:
Post by: alotronic on 06 October, 2017, 04:04:20 pm
I should be there (+1) for the awards ceremony. 38' 48" of type 2 fun on the Flatlands + 100 km ECE, the SR felt hard-earned this year.
Nim
Completing Flatlands on a 38 feet and 48 inch fixed gear would indeed make it challenging ;)
Post by: Snotty Gilbert on 06 October, 2017, 05:52:16 pm
I should be OK for this caper. I might even be able to drag TCMR and Victoria Pendleton along too :thumbsup:
I've persuaded Mrs Sheep to come out with a bribe of "a meal out". :thumbsup:
Post by: Tomsk on 06 October, 2017, 06:48:14 pm
I've persuaded Mrs Sheep to come out with a bribe of "a meal out". :thumbsup:
Some WAGS have been known to withdraw to the bar nextdoor... ::-)
Post by: jiberjaber on 06 October, 2017, 07:33:33 pm
I should be OK for this caper. I might even be able to drag TCMR and Victoria Pendleton along too :thumbsup:
I've persuaded Mrs Sheep to come out with a bribe of "a meal out". :thumbsup:
Will she be arriving by bike (it's all downhill from your house isnt it?)
Post by: Nim on 06 October, 2017, 07:40:51 pm
Completing Flatlands on a 38 feet and 48 inch fixed gear would indeed make it challenging ;)
I realised I got the notation completely wrong. :) See you for some gravity dispensed beers!
Nim
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Post by: huggy on 09 October, 2017, 07:39:37 am
Post by: Oscar's dad on 09 October, 2017, 07:56:54 am
I should be OK for this caper. I might even be able to drag TCMR and Victoria Pendleton along too :thumbsup:
I've persuaded Mrs Sheep to come out with a bribe of "a meal out". :thumbsup:
A while ago some bright spark suggested we organise a WAG's Time Trial with associated betting :demon:
Post by: Tomsk on 09 October, 2017, 07:11:44 pm
An Audax Legend :thumbsup:
Post by: psyclist on 09 October, 2017, 08:28:56 pm
I've just received an acceptance from guests of honour, Herman and Pauline Ramsey. [Green and Yellow, Asparagus and Strawberries - and others - original organiser: 1979!]
An Audax Legend :thumbsup:
Wow! I did not realise there was such a long history to these rides. Great news that we'll have such luminaries, and be interesting to learn more of the origins and evolution.
Post by: Snotty Gilbert on 09 October, 2017, 08:35:43 pm
Quote
QuoteI've persuaded Mrs Sheep to come out with a bribe of "a meal out". :thumbsup:
A while ago some bright spark suggested we organise a WAG's Time Trial with associated betting :demon:
I put that to her.....the look burnt holes...... ::-)
Post by: Carlosfandango on 09 October, 2017, 08:48:56 pm
I've just received an acceptance from guests of honour, Herman and Pauline Ramsey. [Green and Yellow, Asparagus and Strawberries - and others - original organiser: 1979!]
An Audax Legend :thumbsup:
Wow! I did not realise there was such a long history to these rides. Great news that we'll have such luminaries, and be interesting to learn more of the origins and evolution.
Fantastic, I`ve ridden all his rides, both calendar and perms, will be good to thank him in person :thumbsup
Post by: Shugg McGraw on 09 October, 2017, 10:40:42 pm
Post by: Tomsk on 19 October, 2017, 08:52:33 pm
23 Essex SRs 2017
Nik Brunner
Jason Burns
Andy Corbyn
David Coupe
Nigel Deakin
Tom Deakins
Ritchie Dixon
Chris Forrest
Michael Gray
Jonathan Greenway
Tom Jackson
Carl Kirkbride
Calvin Mckenzie
Stuart Nurse
Allen O’Leary
Tim Pickersgill
Andrew Preater
Olaf Storbeck
Jan Swanwick
Lee Tooey
Andrew Turner
Phil Whitehurst
Nick Wilkinson
Post by: Lee Velo on 19 October, 2017, 11:21:57 pm
Been totting up - if I've inadvertently left you off the list, give us a shout...
23 Essex SRs 2017
Nik Brunner
Jason Burns
Andy Corbyn
David Coupe
Nigel Deakin
Tom Deakins
Ritchie Dixon
Chris Forrest
Michael Gray
Jonathan Greenway
Tom Jackson
Carl Kirkbride
Calvin Mckenzie
Stuart Nurse
Allen O’Leary
Tim Pickersgill
Andrew Preater
Olaf Storbeck
Jan Swanwick
Lee Tooey
Andrew Turner
Phil Whitehurst
Nick Wilkinson
I feel like I'm in a very exclusive club. I don't have to go through a tunnel of paddles or anything do I?
Post by: jiberjaber on 19 October, 2017, 11:56:59 pm
Post by: wilkyboy on 20 October, 2017, 01:04:37 am
Anyone else?
Post by: Bernster on 20 October, 2017, 10:39:08 am
Would I have qualified with the following: LEL, Flatlands, Horsepower+100 ECE, Essex 3 R's+100 ECE ?
Not sure how it works for ECEs, and whether LEL counts as Essex for the purposes of the Essex SR. Having said that, I can't make the awards ceremony as I have something which clashes unfortunately.
Cheers
Alan
Post by: huggy on 20 October, 2017, 11:00:34 am
Hi Tom,Looks like you're a 300 or 400 substitute short of the SR :'(
Would I have qualified with the following: LEL, Flatlands, Horsepower+100 ECE, Essex 3 R's+100 ECE ?
Not sure how it works for ECEs, and whether LEL counts as Essex for the purposes of the Essex SR. Having said that, I can't make the awards ceremony as I have something which clashes unfortunately.
Cheers
Alan
Post by: tedshred on 20 October, 2017, 11:16:11 am
Post by: huggy on 20 October, 2017, 12:23:33 pm
Surely LEL can count as 400 and Horsepower with 100 ECE as 300 ?Doh, ignore me...had a brain fart that the Horsepower is 100km :facepalm:
Bernster,
Looks like you have a valid claim :thumbsup:
(Tomsk would not necessarily notice the ECEs without some data mining in to individual member records)
Post by: tedshred on 20 October, 2017, 12:46:26 pm
Doh, ignore me...had a brain fart that the Horsepower is 100km :facepalm:
It probably just feels like 100km to supreme athletes like yourself.
Post by: Bernster on 20 October, 2017, 12:49:11 pm
In Huggy's defence, I just checked and there is a Horsepower 100k as well, and I didn't specify which version I rode (but it was 200k+100k ECE).
Post by: Phil W on 20 October, 2017, 12:58:50 pm
Post by: Oscar's dad on 20 October, 2017, 03:33:05 pm
Been totting up - if I've inadvertently left you off the list, give us a shout...
23 Essex SRs 2017
Nik Brunner
Jason Burns
Andy Corbyn
David Coupe
Nigel Deakin
Tom Deakins
Ritchie Dixon
Chris Forrest
Michael Gray
Jonathan Greenway
Tom Jackson
Carl Kirkbride
Calvin Mckenzie
Stuart Nurse
Allen O’Leary
Tim Pickersgill
Andrew Preater
Olaf Storbeck
Jan Swanwick
Lee Tooey
Andrew Turner
Phil Whitehurst
Nick Wilkinson
I feel like I'm in a very exclusive club. I don't have to go through a tunnel of paddles or anything do I?
You could subject yourself to out initiation if you really want to be part of an exclusive club. Do you have any food allergies.
Post by: psyclist on 20 October, 2017, 04:08:49 pm
You could subject yourself to our initiation if you really want to be part of an exclusive club. Do you have any food allergies.
OD, you'll be pleased to learn that a certain Mr Preater has been heard enquiring about initiation into the club, so preparations will be needed ...
Post by: tedshred on 20 October, 2017, 04:21:07 pm
You could subject yourself to our initiation if you really want to be part of an exclusive club. Do you have any food allergies.
OD, you'll be pleased to learn that a certain Mr Preater has been heard enquiring about initiation into the club, so preparations will be needed ...
mmmmh, when is the next full moon ?
Post by: Bikeabilityman on 20 October, 2017, 05:02:00 pm
Post by: bhoot on 20 October, 2017, 05:09:06 pm
I understand that we are still welcome to congratulate those with more staying power, so should see you all on 11th. Planning a DIY with a target arrival time between 18.00 and 19.00 and even provisionally booked B&B to avoid a late night run to Chelmo station. Does anyone know whether the Compasses can produce suitable old fashioned PoP for Luddites to confirm our arrivee? Or if not can Tomsk as an AUK elder just swear an affidavit for us :)
Post by: Oscar's dad on 20 October, 2017, 05:26:50 pm
You could subject yourself to our initiation if you really want to be part of an exclusive club. Do you have any food allergies.
OD, you'll be pleased to learn that a certain Mr Preater has been heard enquiring about initiation into the club, so preparations will be needed ...
Terrific! I will also sharpen the needle on our tattoo machine.
Post by: Tomsk on 20 October, 2017, 08:27:54 pm
24 Essex SRs 2017
Alan Barnard
Nik Brunner
Jason Burns
Andy Corbyn
David Coupe
Nigel Deakin
Tom Deakins
Ritchie Dixon
Chris Forrest
Michael Gray
Jonathan Greenway
Tom Jackson
Carl Kirkbride
Calvin Mckenzie
Stuart Nurse
Allen O’Leary
Tim Pickersgill
Andrew Preater
Olaf Storbeck
Jan Swanwick
Lee Tooey
Andrew Turner
Phil Whitehurst
Nick Wilkinson
And yes, bhoot, all welcome as always at the 'do'. [I'll be there to meet the Ramseys at 18:00]. I did have to do a bit of digging to find out whether some of the usual suspects qualified - it's much easier to give me a prod to claim. Surprised that our Kentish Man [or Man of Kent, I forget which] Garry King hasn't, though, as Tom J has.
This weekend I aim to email all to confirm arrangements...
Post by: Alex B on 20 October, 2017, 09:11:14 pm
Updated list ...
Don't forget me: Alex Brown (I have mailed you) ...
Post by: Tomsk on 21 October, 2017, 08:37:20 pm
Checked the results on AUKweb and you're in :thumbsup:Updated list ...
Don't forget me: Alex Brown (I have mailed you) ...
Post by: Tomsk on 26 October, 2017, 06:58:55 am
26 Essex SRs 2017
Alan Barnard
Ian Bird
Alex Brown
Nik Brunner
Jason Burns
Andy Corbyn
David Coupe
Nigel Deakin
Tom Deakins
Ritchie Dixon
Chris Forrest
Michael Gray
Jonathan Greenway
Tom Jackson
Carl Kirkbride
Calvin Mckenzie
Stuart Nurse
Allen O’Leary
Tim Pickersgill
Andrew Preater
Olaf Storbeck
Jan Swanwick
Lee Tooey
Andrew Turner
Phil Whitehurst
Nick Wilkinson [5 ESRs in succession - I've only made 4 out of 5! Anyone else claiming?]
Post by: Bikeabilityman on 01 November, 2017, 04:28:19 pm
Post by: Tomsk on 01 November, 2017, 07:14:49 pm
I'm now mulling over the idea of doing a 200 DIY to the pub, staying the night somewhere, then doing a 200 home on the Sunday, to save the A road dashes I usually end up doing when Essex bound. Not checked the Compasses availability yet, but I can't afford (got no work booked yet this term) £70 a night on my own, so has anyone already got a twin room there/elsewhere, and wanting to halve the cost? They can PM me or post here.
I think we can find accommodation for you on Saturday night...leave it with me ;)
Post by: rob on 02 November, 2017, 05:23:37 pm
Haven't qualified for a couple of years, though.
Post by: Tomsk on 06 November, 2017, 03:47:55 pm
Post by: Carlosfandango on 06 November, 2017, 07:46:48 pm
Post by: Snotty Gilbert on 06 November, 2017, 07:58:24 pm
Post by: jiberjaber on 06 November, 2017, 08:03:25 pm
Post by: Carlosfandango on 06 November, 2017, 08:34:36 pm
It was good, only problem was getting home and riding by the submitted route. I can`t remember the ride back, somehow it was validated.
Post by: Bikeabilityman on 06 November, 2017, 09:47:36 pm
Post by: Tomsk on 07 November, 2017, 06:55:52 am
I`m coming along, there about about 8ish :)
Don't forget The ACME Points Trophy, to award to yourself ;D
The youngest, tallest one has been amusing himself over a two week half-term by making more trophies, by the way...
Post by: Snotty Gilbert on 10 November, 2017, 02:32:27 pm
I can't claim the original thought :facepalm: (that goes to one of my team at work) but it was suggested this could be:-
The BAFTAs
Bicycling Awards For Tenacious ACMEs?
Post by: Oscar's dad on 10 November, 2017, 02:49:05 pm
OSCARS = Outrageously Silly Cycling Awards Recognition and Salutations
Post by: Snotty Gilbert on 10 November, 2017, 03:37:55 pm
;D
OSCARS = Outrageously Silly Cycling Awards Recognition and Salutations
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Post by: psyclist on 10 November, 2017, 08:21:05 pm
Post by: alotronic on 10 November, 2017, 09:12:55 pm
Al
Post by: Bikeabilityman on 10 November, 2017, 09:30:59 pm
Post by: Snotty Gilbert on 10 November, 2017, 09:36:41 pm
Somehow I have persuaded the better half to come out for the evening. She's even met some of you before and still wants to come up. So Tom, +1 for dinner please,
Al
Great news - I'm looking forward to meeting up with another gluten free audaxer!
Post by: wilkyboy on 10 November, 2017, 11:42:50 pm
Then again, I'm still trying to make it happen, and possibly might even end up on Bikeabilityman's wheel (although more likely the reverse, as I'll be fresher) for a Girton/Cambridge/Duxford/Thaxted run to Littley Green, swift half, and sprint home again :thumbsup:
Post by: psyclist on 11 November, 2017, 12:23:07 am
Post by: psyclist on 11 November, 2017, 04:40:15 am
Absolute chaos at Orlando airport after people panicked following a lithium battery exploding. I’ll be amazed if I get back to the UK before Sunday.
My prophesy turned out correct. Instead of arriving at Heathrow on Saturday morning, the earliest flight gets me back on Sunday morning. All because an exploding lithium battery spooked some folk who ran through security, leading to the cops forcing an evacuation of the gate areas and everybody going through security again. That only took 6 hours!
So unfortunately I’m not going to be able to make the medal ceremony, which is rather gutting as I missed it last year too.
Post by: Bikeabilityman on 11 November, 2017, 08:20:48 am
I'm still trying to make it happen, and possibly might even end up on Bikeabilityman's wheel (although more likely the reverse, as I'll be fresher) for a Girton/Cambridge/Duxford/Thaxted run to Littley Green, swift half, and sprint home again :thumbsup:At least it's looking like a tailwind for the ride south!
Post by: Tomsk on 11 November, 2017, 09:50:12 am
Absolute chaos at Orlando airport after people panicked following a lithium battery exploding. I’ll be amazed if I get back to the UK before Sunday.
My prophesy turned out correct. Instead of arriving at Heathrow on Saturday morning, the earliest flight gets me back on Sunday morning. All because an exploding lithium battery spooked some folk who ran through security, leading to the cops forcing an evacuation of the gate areas and everybody going through security again. That only took 6 hours!
So unfortunately I’m not going to be able to make the medal ceremony, which is rather gutting as I missed it last year too.
Commiserations! :o
Post by: Huff n Puff on 11 November, 2017, 11:26:03 am
What time are the awards likely to happen?
Post by: Tomsk on 11 November, 2017, 12:29:29 pm
Save The Date!
ACME's Super-Randonneur Medal Ceremony will be held at The Compasses, Littley Green, on Saturday 11th November.
All welcome, whether getting a medal or not, but please let me know.
We will have the use of the 'Green Room' from 18:00, so come early to eat - then we'll kick off presentations at 20:00.
Post by: tippers_kiwi on 11 November, 2017, 12:55:16 pm
Post by: Carlosfandango on 11 November, 2017, 05:05:21 pm
Post by: wilkyboy on 11 November, 2017, 06:46:07 pm
Have a good evening everyone! :thumbsup:
Post by: Bikeabilityman on 12 November, 2017, 03:42:33 am
It was good to see familiar, and new, faces. You lot are a real Audax family. I'll have to sign up for another five years!
Post by: alotronic on 12 November, 2017, 09:01:30 am
Does Tom always pass the bags around for people to help themselves, or was it just that it started late, and he had a long list (although not everyone could make it).
In the past he has shaken hands one by one, but with all that heavy metal being given out (3 x B25,000 awards!) perhaps they seemed like crisps from a packet this year. Which leads me to wonder, what flavour would Essex SR crisps be?
It was a great night, though not having Carl and Raymond meant some of the high achieving siblings were missing, which was a shame. Hermann was a highlight, made it all feel like it had all come from somewhere - and his story means that Green and Yellow must be one of the first and longest running 400s in the uK? Or close to.
Nice that some partners came out too and one at least enjoyed herself a lot. Not enough to want to ride of course.
Thanks Tom&Sons for a nice night.
Post by: jiberjaber on 12 November, 2017, 11:59:25 am
A cracking night, great to see everyone - Herman certainly was a star (we also had an interesting conversation about Grayson Perry's house as well)
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Post by: megajoulesexpenditure on 12 November, 2017, 03:01:19 pm
Post by: psyclist on 12 November, 2017, 03:45:21 pm
Post by: alotronic on 12 November, 2017, 06:40:22 pm
Looks like it was an entertaining evening. Apart from the long list of SR achievers, is there a list somewhere of who won what?
Yes, that will be on the website ;)
Post by: jiberjaber on 12 November, 2017, 07:59:45 pm