Author Topic: Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series (Read 1737564 times)

Carlosfandango · « **Reply #13300 on:** 19 March, 2019, 08:50:42 am »

On the negative side, it's the Viper, another Chelmocentric Pub 60km away with miserable, surly staff, so so beer and the decor of an average shed.

On the positive side, bobb and some other good people are going, so I'm in

Nik's Nick · « **Reply #13301 on:** 19 March, 2019, 09:58:44 am »

On the positive side Carlos is having a grumble, which probably means all is as it should be and all's well with the world.

I'm in that London tomorrow morning, but hoping to be back in time to make Spa Rd for 1930.

tedshred · « **Reply #13302 on:** 19 March, 2019, 11:13:51 am »

Quote from: Carlosfandango on 19 March, 2019, 08:50:42 am

On the negative side, it's the Viper, another Chelmocentric Pub 60km away with miserable, surly staff, so so beer and the decor of an average shed.

On the positive side, bobb and some other good people are going, so I'm in

If you are really good (when are you not), I will try to remember your brevet card and badge from the Arrow (2017 edition

) and your brevet cards from the Kelvedon Oyster.

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #13303 on:** 19 March, 2019, 11:45:49 am »

I'm hoping to be out tomorrow....I have very few excuses other than the domestic front! And yes, that will be on 2 wheels powered by pedals!

Carlosfandango · « **Reply #13304 on:** 19 March, 2019, 11:49:34 am »

I'm happier now I know that ted and 2 cheerful Kiwi's are riding

Ahhh, the 2017 Arrow, it'll always be a fond memory. We battled through wardrobe malfunctions, broken knees, self doubt and 5 bean curry, to ride an amazing 460km and get validated for an improbable 399km

I'm actually smiling right now

tedshred · « **Reply #13305 on:** 19 March, 2019, 11:55:03 am »

Quote from: Carlosfandango on 19 March, 2019, 11:49:34 am

We battled through ... 5 bean curry

And you were wondering why all of a sudden I was happy to be on the front after Sleaford

Much as we usually all enjoy following behind your pert behind, that does not apply after you have dined at 'Spoons.

Carlosfandango · « **Reply #13306 on:** 19 March, 2019, 12:00:53 pm »

Very sorry, but I'm blaming the strangler, the curry was on special offer and he insisted on treating me at every 'spoons.

As time went on I could barely contain myself $:-\$

the straggler · « **Reply #13307 on:** 19 March, 2019, 08:24:54 pm »

.....That does not compare to Carlos choice in controlling at a veggy café and having to nibble on a baby spud garnished with a rocket leaf on the hilly 600km BCM leaving me bonked in Harlech. Didn't manage to catch up with the Acme group again until 4pm the next day.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #13308 on:** 19 March, 2019, 08:28:34 pm »

Quote from: the straggler on 19 March, 2019, 08:24:54 pm

.....That does not compare to Carlos choice in controlling at a veggy café and having to nibble on a baby spud garnished with a rocket leaf on the hilly 600km BCM leaving me bonked in Harlech. Didn't manage to catch up with the Acme group again until 4pm the next day.

No beans on toast option then?

the straggler · « **Reply #13309 on:** 19 March, 2019, 08:54:27 pm »

I think beans on toast would have been out of the question.....it was one of those 'niche veggy specialist' establishment. Even the fizzy soft drinks were made from some sort of elderflower concoction.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #13310 on:** 19 March, 2019, 09:01:05 pm »

Quote from: the straggler on 19 March, 2019, 08:54:27 pm

I think beans on toast would have been out of the question.....it was one of those 'niche veggy specialist' establishment. Even the fizzy soft drinks were made from some sort of elderflower concoction.

You poor bastard, I feel so sorry for you!

Carlosfandango · « **Reply #13311 on:** 19 March, 2019, 09:56:46 pm »

No cow pie Desperate Dan.

It was one of the best veggie cafés I've ever been too. Strangler left his plate half full and suffered, I ate up and was flying to Maccynlleth. (Quite literally at one point trying to keep up with tippers at 80kph down the mountain

)

Snotty Gilbert · « **Reply #13312 on:** 20 March, 2019, 01:25:08 pm »

Do we have a proposed route for tonight?

This is one of the elders' (OD) from a while back. I like this one as I can meet the peleton by the Generals at the top of TMNH

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9648180

It also visits Boss Hogs on the return...

BFC · « **Reply #13313 on:** 20 March, 2019, 01:54:35 pm »

Quote from: Grey Sheep on 20 March, 2019, 01:25:08 pm

Do we have a proposed route for tonight?

This is one of the elders' (OD) from a while back. I like this one as I can meet the peleton by the Generals at the top of TMNH

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9648180

It also visits Boss Hogs on the return...

I won't put the new chain on the fixed before tonight's ride then.

bobb · « **Reply #13314 on:** 20 March, 2019, 02:24:01 pm »

I guess the Witham peloton will arrive at the Viper around 9? I'll either meet you there or find you en route...

jiberjaber · « **Reply #13315 on:** 20 March, 2019, 03:59:12 pm »

Quote from: Grey Sheep on 20 March, 2019, 01:25:08 pm

Do we have a proposed route for tonight?

This is one of the elders' (OD) from a while back. I like this one as I can meet the peleton by the Generals at the top of TMNH

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9648180

It also visits Boss Hogs on the return...

You could knock 10km off that route if it didn't go South of the A12

jiberjaber · « **Reply #13316 on:** 20 March, 2019, 05:07:34 pm »

Quote from: bobb on 20 March, 2019, 02:24:01 pm

I guess the Witham peloton will arrive at the Viper around 9? I'll either meet you there or find you en route...

Yes

psyclist · « **Reply #13317 on:** 20 March, 2019, 05:32:49 pm »

I’m late leaving the big smoke, so probably not at the Viper until 9:30.

Tomsk · « **Reply #13318 on:** 20 March, 2019, 05:42:54 pm »

I'll be along to the Viper around 9

huggy · « **Reply #13319 on:** 20 March, 2019, 06:16:20 pm »

Not going to make it this evening (at least not by bike)

Carlosfandango · « **Reply #13320 on:** 20 March, 2019, 06:51:22 pm »

I've managed to knock 66km off the route by stopping in Witham.

Sorry lovely people I'm not really fit enough to make it. Have a good night. ( If you can, it is a crap pub you know.

)

jiberjaber · « **Reply #13321 on:** 20 March, 2019, 08:53:08 pm »

You could have train assisted out and back, just a gentle ride over and back then

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #13322 on:** 21 March, 2019, 08:29:54 am »

Quote from: Carlosfandango on 19 March, 2019, 09:56:46 pm

No cow pie Desperate Dan.

It was one of the best veggie cafés I've ever been too. Strangler left his plate half full and suffered, I ate up and was flying to Maccynlleth. (Quite literally at one point trying to keep up with tippers at 80kph down the mountain )

Yep, that café nearly turned me vege, I was absolutely blown away by how good the food was.

Obviously, it was only nearly!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #13323 on:** 26 March, 2019, 01:35:37 pm »

Hello jibers, you lovely man

please can I make a FORWARD PLANNING request...

As you know myself and The Current Mrs R avec our caravan are, providing we're spared and don't get knackered by Brexit, going to out of the country for a protracted period of time from 1st May onwards. In the intervening period we shall also be travelling widely which means the only Wednesday evenings I shall be available prior to the Grand Depart are this Wednesday (mercifully reserved for The Maltster's Arms), 3rd and 24th April. Now then, the thing is I have a sheet of CAMRA 50p off vouchers dated 1st April to 30th June which I shall have little opportunity to use. Therefore ~~Jim~~ Can You Fixit For Me to visit a 'spoons pubbe on either 3rd or 24th April? Obviously I shall distribute said vouchers generously via the good offices of The Beer Bitch ^TM

Thanking you in advance.

Love OD aged 55 and a bit

Carlosfandango · « **Reply #13324 on:** 26 March, 2019, 02:58:46 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 26 March, 2019, 01:35:37 pm

Love OD aged 55 and a bit

55 and a bit........what?

Any suggestions?