Author Topic: ACME Miscellany (Read 521671 times)

huggy · « **Reply #1075 on:** 13 May, 2016, 10:40:27 am »

Team bikes for the ACME peloton?

jiberjaber · « **Reply #1076 on:** 13 May, 2016, 10:42:57 am »

We need a Death Star too.... also maybe Sky are selling off their Jags now they are with Ford....

The Retiree · « **Reply #1077 on:** 13 May, 2016, 10:55:51 am »

Okay there's good and bad news..... Pinarello was a no apparently they said they already sponsor some Team Sky and Team Wiggins.....? (Never heard of them!!!!) So they couldn't really push the boat out for ACME sponsorship plus they weren't sure how comfortable their soot bikes would be for LEL!!
Never fear on the plus side I have at least got us a sponsored team bus

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The Retiree · « **Reply #1078 on:** 13 May, 2016, 10:56:35 am »

Do take note of those 'Essex boy racer' alloys, it's the minor details that count

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The Retiree · « **Reply #1079 on:** 13 May, 2016, 10:57:23 am »

Oh and additional fog lights to help Sir Squirrel aka Gavin real name Giles see in the dark with his lack of lights.....

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Oaky · « **Reply #1080 on:** 13 May, 2016, 11:27:09 am »

Quote from: huggy on 13 May, 2016, 10:40:27 am

Team bikes for the ACME peloton?

I think Genesis have that nearly sewn up already...

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1081 on:** 13 May, 2016, 11:29:52 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 13 May, 2016, 11:27:09 am

Quote from: huggy on 13 May, 2016, 10:40:27 am
Team bikes for the ACME peloton?

I think Genesis have that nearly sewn up already...

You're all sheep, where's your originality?

The Retiree · « **Reply #1082 on:** 13 May, 2016, 11:45:31 am »

Any volunteers to keep the team bus at theirs? Or is it best to go with the default and ask Ted to park it at his West Mersea small holding.

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tedshred · « **Reply #1083 on:** 13 May, 2016, 11:52:15 am »

I may have slightly oversold the extent of the Shred acreage

If it was a matchbox model then I would have room.

The Retiree · « **Reply #1084 on:** 13 May, 2016, 12:14:37 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 13 May, 2016, 11:52:15 am

I may have slightly oversold the extent of the Shred acreage

If it was a matchbox model then I would have room.

In fairness I would expect the Bedford rascal to take up less space than the horses

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1085 on:** 13 May, 2016, 12:27:30 pm »

You're not kidding Doggers are you? You've actually bought the Rascal haven't you? huggy, you might want to suspend Dogger's ACME corporate credit card, I think he's getting a bit carried away.

The Retiree · « **Reply #1086 on:** 13 May, 2016, 01:20:40 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 13 May, 2016, 12:27:30 pm

You're not kidding Doggers are you? You've actually bought the Rascal haven't you? huggy, you might want to suspend Dogger's ACME corporate credit card, I think he's getting a bit carried away.

It was 99p 'buy it now' and said it was in working condition! In your own words 'what could possibly go wrong!'

delthebike · « **Reply #1087 on:** 13 May, 2016, 02:26:44 pm »

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 13 May, 2016, 01:20:40 pm

It was 99p 'buy it now' and said it was in working condition! In your own words 'what could possibly go wrong!'

The scrap yard won't take it because of the asbestos in the walls?

The Retiree · « **Reply #1088 on:** 13 May, 2016, 03:12:47 pm »

Aside from the minor details of asbestos walls I'm a little worried that the new team bus can only carry 2 persons and quite probably not 5 bikes as per the team Volvo of tippers......

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jiberjaber · « **Reply #1089 on:** 16 May, 2016, 07:00:44 pm »

It's a bit quiet in here today, the heros of ACME must still be recovering from BCM.. chapeau!

I'm pondering a little excursion, it just so happens to be 300km from Chelmsford, to Chelmsford, around the M25. I have a route based upon one I have stolen with pride (from Diesel in this thread)... includes a ferry too... so potential DIY, just can't decide which month to do it in... anyone else interested?

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13771204

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #1090 on:** 16 May, 2016, 07:06:03 pm »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 16 May, 2016, 07:00:44 pm

It's a bit quiet in here today, the heros of ACME must still be recovering from BCM.. chapeau!

I'm pondering a little excursion, it just so happens to be 300km from Chelmsford, to Chelmsford, around the M25. I have a route based upon one I have stolen with pride (from Diesel in this thread)... includes a ferry too... so potential DIY, just can't decide which month to do it in... anyone else interested?

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13771204

Me and huggy did a 400k DIY that went round the M25. No ferries just 4500m of climbing plus some other treats. Shall I share the route with you?

jiberjaber · « **Reply #1091 on:** 16 May, 2016, 07:11:39 pm »

I remember reading that on your blog I think...

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #1092 on:** 17 May, 2016, 02:10:04 pm »

once our final 'branding' is decided and our sponsors are all set up I might splash out on a set of magnetic signage for cars so that road trips like the BCM can be done in full ACME livery to go with the full kit look

The Retiree · « **Reply #1093 on:** 17 May, 2016, 02:16:20 pm »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 17 May, 2016, 02:10:04 pm

once our final 'branding' is decided and our sponsors are all set up I might splash out on a set of magnetic signage for cars so that road trips like the BCM can be done in full ACME livery to go with the full kit look

Could you also get some made up for the new Bedford Rascal team bus please

huggy · « **Reply #1094 on:** 17 May, 2016, 02:47:15 pm »

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 17 May, 2016, 02:16:20 pm

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 17 May, 2016, 02:10:04 pm
once our final 'branding' is decided and our sponsors are all set up I might splash out on a set of magnetic signage for cars so that road trips like the BCM can be done in full ACME livery to go with the full kit look

Could you also get some made up for the new Bedford Rascal team bus please

Magnets don't stick to plastic and rust

The Retiree · « **Reply #1095 on:** 17 May, 2016, 02:49:50 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 17 May, 2016, 02:47:15 pm

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 17 May, 2016, 02:16:20 pm
Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 17 May, 2016, 02:10:04 pm
once our final 'branding' is decided and our sponsors are all set up I might splash out on a set of magnetic signage for cars so that road trips like the BCM can be done in full ACME livery to go with the full kit look

Could you also get some made up for the new Bedford Rascal team bus please
Magnets don't stick to plastic and rust

That's why I thought it best to use permanent marker to write our names on the back door very a la Team Sky

huggy · « **Reply #1096 on:** 17 May, 2016, 02:53:33 pm »

A little announcement about possibly the first (?) official ACME events on 6th August, the 100k and 200k audax are locked and loaded on AUK. Time to start a new thread on the Audax page soon

100k A little Essex R&R
200k Essex R&R

A slow & steady flow of entries for both have started to trickle in

The Retiree · « **Reply #1097 on:** 17 May, 2016, 03:03:30 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 17 May, 2016, 02:53:33 pm

A little announcement about possibly the first (?) official ACME events on 6th August, the 100k and 200k audax are locked and loaded on AUK. Time to start a new thread on the Audax page soon
100k A little Essex R&R
200k Essex R&R

A slow & steady flow of entries for both have started to trickle in

a first outing for the ACME rascal! With me driving it will be like the Sooty & Sweep show with OD & Ted on board

tedshred · « **Reply #1098 on:** 17 May, 2016, 03:12:53 pm »

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 17 May, 2016, 02:49:50 pm

That's why I thought it best to use permanent marker to write our names on the back door very a la Team Sky

I thought you normally used a crayon for writing your name ?

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 17 May, 2016, 03:03:30 pm

With me driving it will be like the Sooty & Sweep show with OD & Ted on board

Thanks Sue.

The Retiree · « **Reply #1099 on:** 17 May, 2016, 03:17:44 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 17 May, 2016, 03:12:53 pm

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 17 May, 2016, 02:49:50 pm

That's why I thought it best to use permanent marker to write our names on the back door very a la Team Sky

I thought you normally used a crayon for writing your name ?

Quote from: Doggers Lane on 17 May, 2016, 03:03:30 pm
With me driving it will be like the Sooty & Sweep show with OD & Ted on board

Thanks Sue.

I think crayon would wash off, permanent marker will be better!

No Matthew drives the van that's me, Sister Carol can be Sue or maybe SSN aka Gavin real name Giles under another guise seeing has he has a few........