Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1753228 times)

huggy · « **Reply #3950 on:** 16 April, 2013, 11:38:02 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 16 April, 2013, 07:44:31 am

Quote from: slipgate on 15 April, 2013, 04:12:43 pm
... I'm sure we'll continue to see road signs for places we've already been through...
How about this proposed route for tonight?

The first thought in my head when I looked at that route was WTF?? The GPS isn't going to know which way to go let alone me!!!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3951 on:** 16 April, 2013, 11:48:01 am »

It's certainly going to be interesting from a GPS point of view. Given each of us programmes and uses their Garmin differently it's going to be fascinating seeing how they cope with a double figure of eight with the route crossing itself three times.

Christophe · « **Reply #3952 on:** 16 April, 2013, 12:17:08 pm »

Pissing in the snow again. Does that spell OD with a little flourish underneath?

delthebike · « **Reply #3953 on:** 16 April, 2013, 03:21:31 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 16 April, 2013, 11:48:01 am

It's certainly going to be interesting from a GPS point of view.

I don't know what your GPS will do but my Edge 605, on coming to a crossing of ways, will try to route the shortest distance to the end and not follow the "planned" route.

I try not to make my planned routes cross, but where's the fun in that?

I was thinking I could pedal over tonight but then remembered I'm doing chauffeur duty tonight.

Still I've had a blast out to the Crystal Cafe in Maldon already today so it's all good!
Enjoy the night.

slipgate · « **Reply #3954 on:** 16 April, 2013, 04:01:42 pm »

I'll be at the end of the road for 7:30 - impressive route! It was funny seeing the Blue Boar mentioned, I lived there for a month many moons ago.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3955 on:** 16 April, 2013, 04:06:08 pm »

Quote from: slipgate on 16 April, 2013, 04:01:42 pm

I'll be at the end of the road for 7:30 - impressive route! It was funny seeing the Blue Boar mentioned, I lived there for a month many moons ago.

End of which road? Are we still talking about opposite the fire station?

We may well have a new chap called Stu with us. He's another cyclist off the Witham Cycling Facebook group.

slipgate · « **Reply #3956 on:** 16 April, 2013, 04:22:23 pm »

Yes, the fire station.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3957 on:** 16 April, 2013, 04:28:41 pm »

Quote from: slipgate on 16 April, 2013, 04:22:23 pm

Yes, the fire station.

Oaky · « **Reply #3958 on:** 17 April, 2013, 08:07:10 am »

So... did any Garmins implode and did you end up on the isle of Sheppey?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3959 on:** 17 April, 2013, 08:14:08 am »

Well that was smashing. 33.5 miles and 470 metres of climbing. And not one GPS had a hissy fit about our double figure of eight route that crossed itself three times.

Stu the new chap from Witham Cycling's Facebook group is a top bloke. An accomplished MTB racer who turned up on a full carbon road bike and proceeded to show us a clean pair of heels! Whilst climbing Wickham Bishops hill for the first time Gary, another Witham Cycling chap, also put in a brief appearance to say hello. He was also on a soot bike! With slippy's thats three! The pub was fine and beer was sunk.

At slippy's special request a visit to the Compasses is on the cards next Wednesday. I can't imagine anyone having a major issue with the concept.

Oaky · « **Reply #3960 on:** 17 April, 2013, 10:12:46 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 17 April, 2013, 08:14:08 am

... And not one GPS had a hissy fit about our double figure of eight route that crossed itself three times.

That's good to know - I wondered if you were still orbiting Wickham Bishops

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Stu the new chap from Witham Cycling's Facebook group is a top bloke. An accomplished MTB racer who turned up on a full carbon road bike and proceeded to show us a clean pair of heels! Whilst climbing Wickham Bishops hill for the first time Gary, another Witham Cycling chap, also put in a brief appearance to say hello. He was also on a soot bike! With slippy's thats three! The pub was fine and beer was sunk.

I wonder if Stu realises what he's letting himself in for.

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At slippy's special request a visit to the Compasses is on the cards next Wednesday. I can't imagine anyone having a major issue with the concept.

I was a bit surprised that your route for last night didn't take him tantalisingly close to the Compasses without paying a visit as seems traditional for your routes of late

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3961 on:** 17 April, 2013, 10:16:10 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 17 April, 2013, 10:12:46 am

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At slippy's special request a visit to the Compasses is on the cards next Wednesday. I can't imagine anyone having a major issue with the concept.

I was a bit surprised that your route for last night didn't take him tantalisingly close to the Compasses without paying a visit as seems traditional for your routes of late

Yes, slippy gave the impression that the near misses had to stop hence the plan for next week. Huggy rubbed salt in the wound by wearing his Compasses top last night

bloomers100 · « **Reply #3962 on:** 22 April, 2013, 08:00:19 pm »

Is it compasses this week?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3963 on:** 22 April, 2013, 08:14:41 pm »

Quote from: bloomers100 on 22 April, 2013, 08:00:19 pm

Is it compasses this week?

Oh yes

delthebike · « **Reply #3964 on:** 23 April, 2013, 08:07:30 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 22 April, 2013, 08:14:41 pm

Quote from: bloomers100 on 22 April, 2013, 08:00:19 pm
Is it compasses this week?
Oh yes

And is Friday the new Tuneshurday?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3965 on:** 23 April, 2013, 08:37:59 am »

This week's Wednesday ride is in fact on Wednesday! Wednesday is the new Wednesday.

Are the Witham bunch ok to leave from opposite the fire station at 7:30pm? And who might be there?

slipgate · « **Reply #3966 on:** 23 April, 2013, 08:50:54 am »

I should be okay, it depends how today goes!

Oaky · « **Reply #3967 on:** 23 April, 2013, 09:21:04 am »

I should be there.

There is a small chance I might have to attend an after-work thing that night, but so far it's not planned for Wednesday. (Was originally planned for Tuesday, but has been postponed).

huggy · « **Reply #3968 on:** 23 April, 2013, 03:29:30 pm »

I should be there but I reserve the right to use the caveat:

Quote from: slipgate on 23 April, 2013, 08:50:54 am

I should be okay, it depends how tomorrow goes!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3969 on:** 23 April, 2013, 03:36:45 pm »

In an unexpected turn of events I now have to go to London tomorrow. However, this shouldn't preclude me being opposite the fire station at 7:30 as planned. I may not have had me tea so could be in need of a huffer. I note from The Compasses' website they stop serving food at 10pm so that should be fine.

bloomers100 · « **Reply #3970 on:** 23 April, 2013, 07:23:29 pm »

Sadly I had forgotten that Mrs B is out with ~~the Waltham Witches~~ some of her friends as it was her birthday on Monday.

Have fun.

Oaky · « **Reply #3971 on:** 24 April, 2013, 10:27:52 am »

I will be out tonight and should be home form That Londonton in time for a 7:30 meeting. Depending on intended route to Littley Green, I can either be by the J+J or the Fire Station.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3972 on:** 24 April, 2013, 10:30:09 am »

We can pick you up at the J&J.

Oaky · « **Reply #3973 on:** 24 April, 2013, 12:41:36 pm »

so ... cycle path to hat pev -> north hill -> Boreham -> Gt Leighs -> Littley Green or something similar then?

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #3974 on:** 24 April, 2013, 12:46:41 pm »

Actually, come to mention it, I think I had in mind going to Wickham Bishop via Little Braxted. A few extra miles and vertical metres.

Wanna meet at the fire station?