CycleChat Ride - 2 May - Manningtree/Colchester/Tiptree (i.e. north-east Essex)

[Auntie Helen]

Does that mean then, Aperitif, if you feel the need to wow me (not sure this is your cup of tea, but for the sake of an example) you would give me a map of somewhere sexy? Slough?

 

[Dayvo]

Does that mean then, Aperitif, if you feel the need to wow me (not sure this is your cup of tea, but for the sake of an example) you would give me a map of somewhere sexy? Slough?

Isn't that where Mars bars are made?

 

[Aperitif]

Does that mean then, Aperitif, if you feel the need to wow me (not sure this is your cup of tea, but for the sake of an example) you would give me a map of somewhere sexy? Slough?

Um... Yes! Probably I'd get around you with a guide book of say, the Duchy of Cornwall...a "Charles Atlas"

 

[4F]

Not long now

 

[Auntie Helen]

Indeed not! I'm still refining the route a little, need to get an idea how far you all want to go distance-wise as so many are riding Many Many Miles to get here. 40 miles? 45? 50?

 

[TheDoctor]

Are we still meeting at 1100 at Manningtree (lack of) Train Station?

 

[Auntie Helen]

Well seems like a plan but depends a little on what those cycling up/part cycling-part training think they can manage time-wise.

Those who are driving, and want an extra 10 miles (at least) on the ride, can drive to my place. Free parking and nice downhill ride to Manningtree!

 

[arallsopp]

Sounds like I might be coming along! Am aiming to join Ianrauk and ilovebikes (which I do, but trikes are just as adorable) on the train up, then (by the sounds of it) cycle back to (less great) Bromley.

head in a bit of a fug at the mo, so this may well all be wrong.

Lalalalaaa.

 

[Auntie Helen]

Sounds like I might be coming along! Am aiming to join Ianrauk and ilovebikes (which I do, but trikes are just as adorable) on the train up, then (by the sounds of it) cycle back to (less great) Bromley.

head in a bit of a fug at the mo, so this may well all be wrong.

Lalalalaaa.

Sounds grand. Especially if you three can find your way to Romford/Ilford station between you to catch one of the elusive trains!

...except I didn't think Ianrauk was coming to my ride because of some weird game of 22 men with one ball between them.

Are you referring to the Bromley Cyclists ride in Essex this Saturday instead?

 

[arallsopp]

Are you referring to the Bromley Cyclists ride in Essex this Saturday instead?

Oh dear. Ahem. Erm, yes, I am. Fug still firmly in place. Lalalalaa.

Right. I'm there for both. That simplifies it

 

[Auntie Helen]

Oh dear. Ahem. Erm, yes, I am. Fug still firmly in place. Lalalalaa.

Right. I'm there for both. That simplifies it

Eeeee that's reet grand.

This Saturday will be a collection of four of Bromley's Finest Although you will all have to bear in mind that I'm not from boring-bog-standard-on-its-own Kentish Bromley but from the far more elevated Great Bromley (population about 1078!)

 

[ChrisKH]

I wouldn't mind trying for the 100 , I was so close with the sarfend ride ,89 miles, if i hadn't of had to get back to do parental duties i would have pootled around for 11 miles

Sig, I'm still working on Mrs KH for this ride however should know by Monday. Let me know if you're doing the ride and want to go for a 100 - we could arrange a convenient starting point. I can get to East London quite easily, etc. We could possibly meet up with 'tif or some of the others on the way in.

 

[Aperitif]

Sig, I'm still working on Mrs KH for this ride however should know by Monday. Let me know if you're doing the ride and want to go for a 100 - we could arrange a convenient starting point. I can get to East London quite easily, etc. We could possibly meet up with 'tif or some of the others on the way in.

I have been on the 'way out' for ages Chris...but I'm happy to tagalong.
Best bet is to carry a turbo to the pub and kill two milestones with one bird - something like that anyway!

 

[ChrisKH]

I have been on the 'way out' for ages Chris...but I'm happy to tagalong.
Best bet is to carry a turbo to the pub and kill two milestones with one bird - something like that anyway!

'tif you're the only man I know who wears sunglasses when it's dark. Of course you're 'Way Out'. Man.

 

[Aperitif]

I say - it was sunny when I woke up! Anyway, they're Adaptalite - enhances the warning lights of cars. Anyway, not a 'two glasses' rider like the posh 'Bay of London' posse. Anyway....(scratching around now) you don't expect me to cycle all that way with the glare from Davykneenuts legs blinding me do you?