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

[MacB]

Red, the other option is cycle to Ilford, 45 miles for me - train to Manningtree - do ride, then train back to Ilford and 45 miles home(or shamble to Waterloo and get another train).

For me it's 101 miles home to Manningtree, so about 83 miles for the big fella. I had been looking at a start time from Aperitifs of about 0400hrs(so I'd leave about 0230hrs), allowing 7 hours for the 83 miles incl breaks and a good brekkie at destination. At that pace I'll give it a go, if you lot want to try for a 20mph average then I'm not your guy.

The natural route from here passes through Ilford, so hopping a train could be a bailout.

 

[MacB]

Oops, you have now been removed Davy! And MacBludgeon has been added as a possible.

AH, I'll definitely make it, it's just my physical condition that could be in question

 

[Davywalnuts]

Thanks! Have a great one and am sorry I cant make it! Ill be there in spirit! Lots of it!

 

[4F]

Thanks! Have a great one and am sorry I cant make it! Ill be there in spirit! Lots of it!

What's the matter Mr Nuts, too close to Ipswich for you

 

[4F]

AH, I'll definitely make it, it's just my physical condition that could be in question

Nice one McB, might let you give my fixed a spin

 

[MacB]

Nice one McB, might let you give my fixed a spin

Wait til you see me riding first, you might not want to let the 'bumbling oaf' anywhere near your dream machine

Well mind made up, am going to cycle to Ilford and get train. I'm going to aim for the 0842 which will give me an hours rest on the train and another hours feeding my face at Manningtree. If I'm able I'll cycle home, or at least part way. It would be the height of bad manners to turn up for AH's ride unable to partake properly.

Look forward to seeing you all Saturday.

 

[Auntie Helen]

If anyone is expecting to arrive at Manningtree before 10am, please let me know. I plan to be there from that time (in the Café at the station, stuffing my face and drinking tea).

On Friday I'll PM you all my mobile number in case of any delays/probs.

 

[4F]

Wait til you see me riding first, you might not want to let the 'bumbling oaf' anywhere near your dream machine

Well mind made up, am going to cycle to Ilford and get train. I'm going to aim for the 0842 which will give me an hours rest on the train and another hours feeding my face at Manningtree. If I'm able I'll cycle home, or at least part way. It would be the height of bad manners to turn up for AH's ride unable to partake properly.

Look forward to seeing you all Saturday.

I think the train up is probably a wise choice, look forward to the banter face to face

 

[redjedi]

Wait til you see me riding first, you might not want to let the 'bumbling oaf' anywhere near your dream machine

Well mind made up, am going to cycle to Ilford and get train. I'm going to aim for the 0842 which will give me an hours rest on the train and another hours feeding my face at Manningtree. If I'm able I'll cycle home, or at least part way. It would be the height of bad manners to turn up for AH's ride unable to partake properly.

Look forward to seeing you all Saturday.

Sounds like a good idea. Are you planning on meeting up with Aperitif on the way? I don't know if he would be up for taking the train. We could always bring a trainer along so he doesn't have to stop cycling )

Let me know if your heading through S.W. London and we could meet up.

I think you have to book bike spaces in advance, which would be fine going but tricky coming back.

Auntie Helen - Might as well put me down for this one now. I'll fill in for Walnut, which is easier said than done

 

[Auntie Helen]

Auntie Helen - Might as well put me down for this one now. I'll fill in for Walnut, which is easier said than done

You need to start practising your kebab eating, as well as micturating at inopportune moments!

 

[Auntie Helen]

So... attendee list is as follows:

Current list of people intending to attend is:
User1314
Stevevw
FatFellaFromFelixstowe
Auntie Helen
TheDoctor
SigSilverprinter
Arallsopp (who is talking about cycling there and back )
ilovebikes (who is talking about cycling there and back )
Aperitif (who is talking about cycling there and back )
Burak
Topcat1
MacBludgeon (who is talking about cycling there and back )
redjedi
Uncle James (probably for part of the ride, not the whole thing)

Possibles
Dellzeqq
Wowbagger (possibly on tandem, from YACF)
User10571 (from YACF)
Delthebike (from YACF)
Lynn Knight (from Bromley Cyclists)

(I keep the list updated on the first post in this thread)

 

[Aperitif]

(I keep the list updated on the first post in this thread)

...but this way is nicer! (For me)

Micturate - good word.
Walnutbreak - similar, but longer and more fretful...

I wonder if that is the origin of "Taking the Mic"?

(Good for the brain these long rides aren't they?)

 

[redjedi]

You need to start practising your kebab eating, as well as micturating at inopportune moments!

It's been a while since I've had a kebab so it's a good job there's lots of open space up there, and hopefully animals to blame

Micturating (that's a new one for me) is not a problem. I have a bladder the size of a thimble and a huge water bottle.

 

[RabbitFood]

I cant make this either asmy bloody football season is still going, looking for a ride on Monday morning tho.

Rabbit

 

[Auntie Helen]

I cant make this either asmy bloody football season is still going, looking for a ride on Monday morning tho.

Sorry to hear you can't make it, Rabbitfood. Perhaps some other time!