Mid-Essex Epiphany Extravaganza 06/01/2024

[Owen]

Still got this very annoying cough, but going to come and ride anyway (Sorry  )

To shorten the day I'm planning to drive to the compasses and then ride down to Witham for the start.

See you for Breakfast tomorrow.

[psyclist]

I'm aiming to rendez-vous at Stebbing and then down to the Compasses.

The White Hart? 

Yep

[josser]

I'm aiming to get to Spoons for about 8.30 or so...

Quick reminder of vague timings and route:

0930 Leave Battesford Court
1100 Arrive Bishop Nick (18km)
1230 Leave Bishop Nick
1330 Arrive George, Shalford (11km)
1530 Leave George, Shalford
1630 Arrive White Hart, Stebbing (10km)
1730 Leave White Hart, Stebbing
1830 Arrive Spiritual Home (11km)

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45111831

[josser]

Non COR Route:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45297260

Amended COR Route (to avoid ford on Boarded Barns Road):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45111831

[Oscar's dad]

Splendid! 

[Snotty Gilbert]

Hi each

Slight change, so I'll be joining for the evening session at the SH.


Regards

[huggy]

I haven't had time to assemble my kit so I am not camping.

Aiming to join Huggy's peel off.

Shalford peel off route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45298050

Hi each
Slight change, so I'll be joining for the evening session at the SH.

Are you going to be able to get off the island of Little Baddow ridge 

[jiberjaber]

Non COR Route:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45297260

Amended COR Route (to avoid ford on Boarded Barns Road):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45111831

Who's riding what?  I am 50/50 but suspect non COR given how much rain there's been but could be convinced to deploy the gravel bike..

[josser]

Non COR Route:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45297260

Amended COR Route (to avoid ford on Boarded Barns Road):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45111831

Who's riding what?  I am 50/50 but suspect non COR given how much rain there's been but could be convinced to deploy the gravel bike..

I’m riding fixed on COR

[jiberjaber]

Non COR Route:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45297260

Amended COR Route (to avoid ford on Boarded Barns Road):

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45111831

Who's riding what?  I am 50/50 but suspect non COR given how much rain there's been but could be convinced to deploy the gravel bike..

I’m riding fixed on COR

OK - that has potential.... but isn't that bit at Bardfield 36km quite rutted? (granted it was quite a long time since I rode it, but I couldn't turn the pedals the ruts were so deep!

[jiberjaber]

Bagman wont fit on the fixed without obscuring the rear light so it'll be J.ack with tailfin and gears as I am too tired to feck around sorting bikes anymore! I'll take a view on COR when we get there.

[tedshred]

I'm out - beaten by logistics and lack of fitness.

HNY all.

I promise to make more of an effort on Wednesdays.

[jiberjaber]

I'm out - beaten by logistics and lack of fitness.

HNY all.

I promise to make more of an effort on Wednesdays.

Thats a shame - see you next time Dirk.  :'(

[Oscar's dad]

I enjoyed that!  Thanks for those who turned up and josser for organising.

[Thing2]

Thanks all for such a fine day out. It's been *years* since we were last had such a sociable day out on the bike.

Here's a link to our photos for the day. Anyone can add photos to it if they want to share them. https://photos.app.goo.gl/2tXSXmoZohAsYTTn6

[delthebike]

Here's a link to our photos for the day. Anyone can add photos to it if they want to share them. https://photos.app.goo.gl/2tXSXmoZohAsYTTn6

I enjoyed the pics, you all looked like you had a good time. 
I note that there is a second Pelt of Destiny, I hope this is because of a recent purchase rather than mitosis being made possible by lack of laundering. 

[Oscar's dad]

Here's a link to our photos for the day. Anyone can add photos to it if they want to share them. https://photos.app.goo.gl/2tXSXmoZohAsYTTn6

I enjoyed the pics, you all looked like you had a good time. 
I note that there is a second Pelt of Destiny, I hope this is because of a recent purchase rather than mitosis being made possible by lack of laundering. 

The second Pelt was a monkey suit.  The original Pelt is still going strong, it was first worn in 2012!

[mattc]

The second Pelt was a monkey suit.  The original Pelt is still going strong, it was first worn in 2012!

Ive watched everything ever broadcast by Sir Attenborough, and I never realised how similar monkeys and reindeer are.

ACME is truly an educational experience 

[Oscar's dad]

The second Pelt was a monkey suit.  The original Pelt is still going strong, it was first worn in 2012!

Ive watched everything ever broadcast by Sir Attenborough, and I never realised how similar monkeys and reindeer are.

ACME is truly an educational experience 

Reindeers and monkeys are 99% the same DNA.

[Tomsk]

  Thanks to all for a splendid day out, especially Josser for organising and sussing out just-about-rideable COR.

A brewery stop at Epiphany is definitely an 'Annual' thing now.

[Owen]

I had a great day.
Thanks to Josser for organising and to everyone who came out.
Most relaxed enjoyable day on a bike in ages.

The Musky Pelt of Destiny is currently airing before being stored away for the next 12 months. Who will get to wear it next year I wonder !!!!