Sunday 22nd April. ‘Canvey Island’. Including a visit to Castle Point Bus Museum. This ride is suitable for all cycling abilities. Ride Leader: Bob. Contact on: 07778533633. Meet at Benfleet Station car park 10.30am. The ride is mostly ‘off road’ around the sea wall. The terrain is flat but can be a bit rough in places, therefore a mountain or hybrid bike is preferable. The distance is about 12/14 miles, at a pace of 7-8 miles per hour and … Read entire article »

There were about 10 of us who met up at the ferry terminal in Tilbury for the short crossing to Gravesend. From there we rode along the bumpy off road cycle lane up to Lower Higham before heading northwards to the bird sanctuary near Cliffe. We had a short stop to admire the views over the Thames estuary before cycling to Cliffe  with another short stop to look around this picturesque village. Retuning to Lower Higham. where we … Read entire article »

The recreation group had their first ride for the 2011 season around Canvey Island on Saturday 16th April. The group met at Benfleet Station Car park and rode a circular, mostly ‘off road’ route around the sea wall. The total distance covered was approx. 12/14 miles. It was a fine sunny spring morning, there was a high tide and the 12 participants enjoyed fine views of Hadleigh Downs and the Thames Estuary. A stop was made on Canvey … Read entire article »