Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1739836 times)

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #12600 on:** 12 September, 2018, 06:25:09 pm »

I'll join the peleton at the bottom of TMNH tonight! I'll be there from 8pm

Quote from: jiberjaber on 12 September, 2018, 04:13:55 pm

I'll see you guys at Spa RBT - I have a route - its a bit like the Woolpack one but goes on to 3 Elms through the park etc... Obv no TMNH for me, turns right halfway up as usual

https://www.komoot.com/tour/45831471

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #12601 on:** 18 September, 2018, 12:16:55 pm »

Hello, I appreciate that a significant portion of our number are still across the North Sea but for those of us thinking of venturing out tomorrow evening a gentle reminder that the target pub is The Chequers at Goldhanger. To the Witham Peloton I offer THIS JEWEL of a route.

tedshred · « **Reply #12602 on:** 18 September, 2018, 02:53:58 pm »

The very Eastern Mid-Essex splinter group will be at Cafe Harwich in Hoek for those who want to join us. We will be ferry assisted on the way home though.

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Oscar's dad · « **Reply #12603 on:** 18 September, 2018, 03:04:11 pm »

Quote from: tedshred on 18 September, 2018, 02:53:58 pm

The very Eastern Mid-Essex splinter group will be at Cafe Harwich in Hoek for those who want to join us. We will be ferry assisted on the way home though.

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The Torpedo is your other option. You can sit outside and look at your ferry to make sure it doesn't leave without you.

psyclist · « **Reply #12604 on:** 18 September, 2018, 05:18:01 pm »

I've got a very early start on Thursday, so I'll be giving the 55km to Goldhanger a miss.

Unless a meeting gets dropped on me at the last minute, my plan is to ride a 200km before lunchtime, just as a banker to ensure I get up to 100 points this year. Also means I can visit a bike shop that I've been wanting to get to.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #12605 on:** 18 September, 2018, 05:57:25 pm »

Quote from: psyclist on 18 September, 2018, 05:18:01 pm

I've got a very early start on Thursday, so I'll be giving the 55km to Goldhanger a miss.

Unless a meeting gets dropped on me at the last minute, my plan is to ride a 200km before lunchtime, just as a banker to ensure I get up to 100 points this year. Also means I can visit a bike shop that I've been wanting to get to.

Which bike shop?

Tomsk · « **Reply #12606 on:** 18 September, 2018, 06:34:18 pm »

I should be riding tomorrow, all being well. About 25 miles each way to Goldhanger via Braintree, Silver End, Rivenhall, Little Totham etc ...

psyclist · « **Reply #12607 on:** 18 September, 2018, 06:39:25 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 18 September, 2018, 05:57:25 pm

Which bike shop?

Giro in Esher. Hopefully nice coffee and breakfast.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #12608 on:** 19 September, 2018, 07:27:07 am »

Quote from: psyclist on 18 September, 2018, 06:39:25 pm

Giro in Esher. Hopefully nice coffee and breakfast.

Looks really good, might see if I can get myself there.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #12609 on:** 19 September, 2018, 12:21:15 pm »

Hmmm, the wind. If it’s still blowing dogs off chains I won’t be going out this evening. It’s forecast to calm down but lets see. Who is potentially turning out?

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #12610 on:** 19 September, 2018, 01:09:57 pm »

I'm not going to make it, been feeling rubbish all week! Gutted as I was indeed quite keen

BFC · « **Reply #12611 on:** 19 September, 2018, 03:20:36 pm »

Weather forecast for Witham courtesy of Metcheck:
About now 24mph breeze, gusting to 38mph
For 7pm at 15mph gusting to 26mph

looks like I'll have a lively ride home, today's route will take in the climb over North Hill to benefit from the shelter provided by hedges.
The ride along Terling Hall lane and Main Road (Boreham to Hatfield Peveral) is very open (I ride that route on the way in).

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #12612 on:** 19 September, 2018, 03:31:30 pm »

I've decided I'm not riding this evening. New rule: if a storm has a name I'm staying at home

Hayley from my spinning class is still keen and can make next Wednesday so please can we try for The Chequers, Goldhanger again or at least somewhere with an easy ride back to Tollesbury?

BFC · « **Reply #12613 on:** 19 September, 2018, 03:54:53 pm »

I expect it's a bit choppy on the ferry back from Nederlands today......

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #12614 on:** 19 September, 2018, 03:55:56 pm »

Quote from: BFC on 19 September, 2018, 03:54:53 pm

I expect it's a bit choppy on the ferry back from Nederlands today......

Funny

Andy C33 · « **Reply #12615 on:** 19 September, 2018, 06:00:41 pm »

Don't think I'm able to be out tonight

tedshred · « **Reply #12616 on:** 19 September, 2018, 06:19:35 pm »

Late change of venue: we have left Cafe Harwich and have moved to Ocean City.

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Tomsk · « **Reply #12617 on:** 19 September, 2018, 06:45:15 pm »

So, wossappenin' tonight, we gone soft? Happy to postpone the Chequers to next week though ...

I'll be away next week though, I just remembered

psyclist · « **Reply #12618 on:** 19 September, 2018, 07:09:32 pm »

I'm happy for the Chequers next week, as I'll be at a conference. Then hopefully the week after will be less 'extreme east'

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #12619 on:** 20 September, 2018, 06:04:41 am »

jibers old lad, please can we have a bit more FORWARD PLANNING as the Google calendar is looking a bit bare. I’m happy to do the planning bit and leave you to fill in the calendar if you’re short on time.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12620 on:** 20 September, 2018, 07:31:57 am »

Blooming heck! I've only just got back in blighty and the jobs are stacking up already!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #12621 on:** 20 September, 2018, 07:40:14 am »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 20 September, 2018, 07:31:57 am

Blooming heck! I've only just got back in blighty and the jobs are stacking up already!

Talented people attract jobs.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #12622 on:** 20 September, 2018, 07:48:23 am »

We've never done that other pub up the road from Chequers yet?

I've updated next week's pub. I'll fire up the pseudo random compass based pub location generator later this week and populate the calendar with locations.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #12623 on:** 20 September, 2018, 08:11:21 am »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 20 September, 2018, 07:48:23 am

We've never done that other pub up the road from Chequers yet?

I've updated next week's pub. I'll fire up the pseudo random compass based pub location generator later this week and populate the calendar with locations.

Don't think so and thank you

BFC · « **Reply #12624 on:** 20 September, 2018, 12:09:03 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 20 September, 2018, 08:11:21 am

Quote from: jiberjaber on 20 September, 2018, 07:48:23 am
We've never done that other pub up the road from Chequers yet?

I've updated next week's pub. I'll fire up the pseudo random compass based pub location generator later this week and populate the calendar with locations.

Don't think so and thank you

That other pub is the Cricketers, opposite the old village school and the alpacas. I have not tried it, could always proceed to the Chequers if it turns out to be unworthy of our custom.