Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1750954 times)

huggy · « **Reply #7675 on:** 01 September, 2015, 06:05:06 pm »

I'm very unlikely to be out due to bloody colonials scheduling some work for me between 20:30 and 21:30

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #7676 on:** 01 September, 2015, 06:05:25 pm »

No-one else has broken cover so I could be on my own. I gather that the pesky colonials might be detaining our huggy

We shall see.

Oops - cross post with the Man Himself

bobb · « **Reply #7677 on:** 01 September, 2015, 06:11:30 pm »

I'll probably come out. I can come over to Witham first as usual.

Quote from: tedshred on 01 September, 2015, 06:00:19 pm

Bobb, likewise for your light.

Oh yeah! I keep forgetting about that!

jiberjaber · « **Reply #7678 on:** 01 September, 2015, 07:29:46 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 01 September, 2015, 05:28:43 pm

The consensus for tomorrow evening appears to be Chelmsford's version of the Woolie - Witham has one too, as does Emmerdale of course.

Therefore, my library of routes offers this for the Witham peloton.

Records show my first visit to The Woolie was 6th February 2013 when myself and Oaky followed a slightly different route. I remember the night well. It was cold, wet and horrible. Oaky was on his Globe and not on fine form from a cycling POV, we were both very pleased to get to the pub and came home by the most direct route possible.

Enjoy London Hill

One route suggestion might be to avoid Baddow Road... Perhaps carry straight on from Galleywood (rather than turn R at Beehive...) follow B1007 to the RBT and down Longstomps Avenue, under Princes Road (bike subway) and follow Vicarage Road & Mildmay Road.

I'll be walking to the pub, bike is washed and oiled for the trip so don't want to tempt fate

Its had a quick test ride... just need to pack my bags now

Tomsk · « **Reply #7679 on:** 01 September, 2015, 07:44:43 pm »

'Book Club' for me on Weds...see some of you at the weekend.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #7680 on:** 01 September, 2015, 08:40:07 pm »

Quote from: Tomsk on 01 September, 2015, 07:44:43 pm

'Book Club' for me on Weds...see some of you at the weekend.

Ah yes the weekend! The Mid-Essex yacf Barbie! At OD Towers from noon on Saturday onwards. Myself and The Current Mrs R were discussing sausages this evening.

RSVP

Andy C33 · « **Reply #7681 on:** 01 September, 2015, 09:57:28 pm »

Should be there tomorrow and Saturday.

tedshred · « **Reply #7682 on:** 02 September, 2015, 10:38:27 am »

Bobb, do you want to form a Chelmsford peloton and head up to Witham together ?

bobb · « **Reply #7683 on:** 02 September, 2015, 11:42:13 am »

Sure. What time are you leaving and where from?

tedshred · « **Reply #7684 on:** 02 September, 2015, 01:18:12 pm »

Half sixish from central Chelmsford.

I usually head up towards Chignall Road and out via Terling over to Witham.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #7685 on:** 02 September, 2015, 01:28:43 pm »

Doggers has filed his excuse early, he's working so won't be out this evening. Tonight's excuse lacks originality - I can't pretend not to be disappointed.

tedshred · « **Reply #7686 on:** 02 September, 2015, 01:40:48 pm »

People like DL just don't put the effort into their excuses any more.

Perhaps the rabbit hutch thing was his last gasp of creative genius.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #7687 on:** 02 September, 2015, 01:50:40 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 02 September, 2015, 01:40:48 pm

People like DL just don't put the effort into their excuses any more.

Perhaps the rabbit hutch thing was his last gasp of creative genius.

And to think he's the current trophy holder!

tedshred · « **Reply #7688 on:** 02 September, 2015, 02:00:09 pm »

But he's won a trophy at work since then. How soon they forget.

He is currently working on the Maldon CC awards.

We should be grateful for the limited time he can spare us.

bobb · « **Reply #7689 on:** 02 September, 2015, 02:22:05 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 02 September, 2015, 01:18:12 pm

Half sixish from central Chelmsford.

I usually head up towards Chignall Road and out via Terling over to Witham.

Ok, shall I just wait at the bottom of Chignall Road from about half 6 then?

tedshred · « **Reply #7690 on:** 02 September, 2015, 02:31:38 pm »

If you mean the junction with Roxwell Road then see you then.

If not then let me know where.

bobb · « **Reply #7691 on:** 02 September, 2015, 02:42:15 pm »

That is indeed where I mean

tedshred · « **Reply #7692 on:** 02 September, 2015, 02:43:56 pm »

Must remember to bring light !

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #7693 on:** 02 September, 2015, 02:45:23 pm »

I will be doing my best to get to Witham but it looks unlikely!

OD, family Tippers will be there on Saturday!

I can finally settle my debt

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #7694 on:** 02 September, 2015, 03:15:08 pm »

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #7695 on:** 02 September, 2015, 04:20:38 pm »

I should be good for tonight....leaving the office at 5pm.....it's all broken anyway!

I will aim to be at Spa road for 19:30....I have not route uploaded to please wait for me

I'll have the new wheels out...no mudflap so should it rain I'll take my usual spot on the back wheel

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #7696 on:** 02 September, 2015, 05:39:28 pm »

Ok...what level of lock should we be taking?

First trip up North Hill for my new steed
..well from that way anyhow

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #7697 on:** 02 September, 2015, 05:45:35 pm »

I'm taking my fuck off lock. I'm not keen on accepting ted's kind offer of bike parking as leaving my bike in an underground car park in Aberystwyth would be closer to The Woolie!

tedshred · « **Reply #7698 on:** 02 September, 2015, 05:51:47 pm »

I am going to walk the less than half a mile from my secure car park to the Woolpack.

You can get me a pint (not of Merlot) in while I am doing that

tedshred · « **Reply #7699 on:** 03 September, 2015, 07:36:34 am »

A healthy turnout last night.

Bobb and I turned up at Spa to find Sister Carlos Fandango, GavinSSN, AndyC33, Ian, Tippers and MEMWNS supremo OD. Having admired Tippers' and Bobb's respective new steeds, we set off for the Woolpack via TMNH.

It was a typical OD route that seemed to bring you to the edge of Chelmsford only to veer away again but following an easy paced ride, we duly rolled into the pub at about 9.30. Jiberjaber and Mrs Jaber were already in place sampling the Woolpack's wide range of beer festival ales.

AndyC33 particularly enjoyed his Yorkshire quaffing ale, being a quaffer himself. GavinSSN bravely went for the plum porter which was apparently a lot better than it sounds.

Plans were hatched for next year's escapades but it remains to be seen how many of those plans make it out of the pub...

Onto the BBQ