Author Topic: ACME Winter Brevet Populaire Series (Read 72277 times)

huggy · « **Reply #125 on:** 18 October, 2016, 09:33:06 am »

If the planets are in alignment on Saturday morning I'm going to ride the Essex 3R's as a Helpers' ride as a final check of the route sheet. Happy for anyone to tag along if you fancy it; I'll have the event brevets in my possession this week.
I need to ensure I'm back in Witham by 3-ish so just to allow time for taking notes if necessary and chats with control proprietors I'm likely to be leaving sometime between 8:30 and 9am.

TimC · « **Reply #126 on:** 18 October, 2016, 12:52:43 pm »

Definitely not in the UK for Saturday; on the way home from Miami.

redfalo · « **Reply #127 on:** 21 October, 2016, 04:39:10 pm »

Basildon is it for the return leg to That London.

We'll be a group of 3 or 4 riders leaving Highbury 6am sharp for a genteel ride to Witham, which hopefully will leave some time for brekki at the 'spoons. It's 73 km on the way out, plus 37 from Witham to Basildon.

If anyone wants to join the ride to the start, give me a shout.

cgg · « **Reply #128 on:** 22 October, 2016, 08:24:53 pm »

^ Definitely in for this!

huggy · « **Reply #129 on:** 23 October, 2016, 12:50:22 pm »

Rode the Essex 3Rs route yesterday as a helpers' and final route sheet check ride. The AUK page is to be updated with slightly amended documents soon, postal and email to be sent shortly.
This is the as-ridden track from yesterday.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #130 on:** 23 October, 2016, 12:58:32 pm »

Due to the fact that my stable of bikes is in a state of flux at the moment I shall be riding sans mudguards but avec chunky tyres weekend after next

redfalo · « **Reply #131 on:** 23 October, 2016, 01:57:21 pm »

Quote from: cgg on 22 October, 2016, 08:24:53 pm

^ Definitely in for this!

you have PM

tippers_kiwi · « **Reply #132 on:** 23 October, 2016, 09:46:43 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 23 October, 2016, 12:58:32 pm

Due to the fact that my stable of bikes is in a state of flux at the moment I shall be riding sans mudguards but avec chunky tyres weekend after next

Wanna borrow a bike with some mudguards if it is pissing wet? I'll even take the Tubeless tyres off and put the Durano's back on.....unless of course you want to try them out as well

edit: It would give you a chance to try out the Eleven Speed as well.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #133 on:** 24 October, 2016, 09:52:31 am »

Quote from: tippers_kiwi on 23 October, 2016, 09:46:43 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 23 October, 2016, 12:58:32 pm
Due to the fact that my stable of bikes is in a state of flux at the moment I shall be riding sans mudguards but avec chunky tyres weekend after next
Wanna borrow a bike with some mudguards if it is pissing wet? I'll even take the Tubeless tyres off and put the Durano's back on.....unless of course you want to try them out as well

edit: It would give you a chance to try out the Eleven Speed as well.

No thanks, but the kind offer is appreciated. I'll just ride behind everyone else and stand up at all the cafes

Oaky · « **Reply #134 on:** 24 October, 2016, 10:09:22 am »

Subject to Acorn#1's training, and the weather on the day, there may be two Oakys riding on the RRR.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #135 on:** 24 October, 2016, 10:38:25 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 24 October, 2016, 10:09:22 am

Subject to Acorn#1's training, and the weather on the day, there may be two Oakys riding on the RRR.

On Tina the Tandem?

Oaky · « **Reply #136 on:** 24 October, 2016, 10:51:41 am »

On solos. We thought about Tina, but she wants the full sense of achievement (assuming she finishes, that is).

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #137 on:** 24 October, 2016, 10:54:14 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 24 October, 2016, 10:51:41 am

On solos. We thought about Tina, but she wants the full sense of achievement (assuming she finishes, that is).

Top banana!

huggy · « **Reply #138 on:** 24 October, 2016, 11:08:58 am »

Quote from: Oaky on 24 October, 2016, 10:09:22 am

Subject to Acorn#1's training, and the weather on the day, there may be two Oakys riding on the RRR.

EoL is available, but don't tell everyone that

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #139 on:** 24 October, 2016, 11:11:26 am »

Quote from: huggy on 24 October, 2016, 11:08:58 am

Quote from: Oaky on 24 October, 2016, 10:09:22 am
Subject to Acorn#1's training, and the weather on the day, there may be two Oakys riding on the RRR.

EoL is available, but don't everyone that

What does EoL mean? Or am I being thick?

huggy · « **Reply #140 on:** 24 October, 2016, 11:15:58 am »

You're being thick!
Entry on the Line. Not something that is normally encouraged but it helps if the organiser is aware of how many are expected to just turn up on the day and want to ride.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #141 on:** 24 October, 2016, 11:22:50 am »

Quote from: huggy on 24 October, 2016, 11:15:58 am

You're being thick!

As a whale omelette!

bhoot · « **Reply #142 on:** 27 October, 2016, 11:20:12 pm »

Just considering the ECE options for this from East London, looks like 62km from the Isle of Dogs directly to Witham, and should be OK with no intermediate control (McDs between Shenfield and Mountnessing for emergency coffee/loo stop). Return to Upminster station makes it 103km on Google Maps following the outbound route most of the way. BUT don't think C2C are going to be tandem friendly so another option is head westwards to finish at Sawbridgeworth or Harlow which do have a train service that day, potentially nicer roads too. Comes in around 106km.

Anyone for meeting up for an East London ride out? Our route is very unexciting and involves Ilford, Romford and Brentwood, so more inspired suggestions welcome!

αdαmsκι · « **Reply #143 on:** 28 October, 2016, 10:49:03 am »

Quote from: bhoot on 27 October, 2016, 11:20:12 pm

Our route is very unexciting and involves Ilford, Romford and Brentwood, so more inspired suggestions welcome!

Something like this https://goo.gl/maps/ryVnKeADQN82 ?

redfalo · « **Reply #144 on:** 29 October, 2016, 08:24:10 pm »

Quote from: bhoot on 27 October, 2016, 11:20:12 pm

Anyone for meeting up for an East London ride out? Our route is very unexciting and involves Ilford, Romford and Brentwood, so more inspired suggestions welcome!

This is my route from Highbury: http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=glbdawztrkuyizkf

We'll be a group of 4 or 5, leaving 6am sharp. We could try to arrange meeting en route if you want.

Tomsk · « **Reply #145 on:** 31 October, 2016, 01:30:41 pm »

ACME caps, by 'Blackmore' are here! £13 each: I'll bring some along on Saturday for the 3Rs.

I have a new order of jerseys too. If you're going to be there would like one, pm/email me and I'll bring one along. I now have a full range from XS to L. £45 each.

huggy · « **Reply #146 on:** 31 October, 2016, 01:40:02 pm »

Caps, jerseys & badges - we'll need to set up a shop!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #147 on:** 31 October, 2016, 02:06:48 pm »

Quote from: huggy on 31 October, 2016, 01:40:02 pm

Caps, jerseys & badges - we'll need to set up a shop!

I'll need a cap for bike park duties. I will ensure I have £13 about my person.

Tomsk · « **Reply #148 on:** 31 October, 2016, 07:44:32 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 31 October, 2016, 02:06:48 pm

Quote from: huggy on 31 October, 2016, 01:40:02 pm
Caps, jerseys & badges - we'll need to set up a shop!

I'll need a cap for bike park duties. I will ensure I have £13 about my person.

I will accept part-payment in BEER, at least at the arrivee...

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #149 on:** 31 October, 2016, 07:49:27 pm »

I'm sure I can arrange proper money!