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Gateway Wednesday Ride: 9th November by Bob Drake

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 9th November by Bob Drake

Nine riders on the midweek social ride this morning, all made the cafe òk all be it in dribs and drabs mainly due to the strong head winds which  split up  the group.Peter W joined at the cafe making  nice round ten members out  today. Following winds made quick return and not a drop of rain for whole ride.😎 … Read entire article »

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 2nd November by Bob Drake

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 2nd November by Bob Drake

Ten riders  on the midweek social ride this morning, weather dry with moderate wind on  the outward leg all eventually arrived safely at the cafe. After quite animated chat we set off for home in stiffening winds which became a tad uncomfortable by the time Orsett was reached. Finally everyone agrees that things seem to be chugging along very nicely at the moment. 😋 … Read entire article »

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 26th October by Bob Drake

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 26th October by Bob Drake

13 riders on the midweek social gathering today, very good for this time of year. Shame about all the roadworks disrupting our normal routes. Welcome back to Paul after long layoff. Many thanks to all those who paid for Xmas lunch booking, we are now a party of 13. … Read entire article »

CLOCKS GO BACK 1 HOUR: Sunday 30th October meeting times change

CLOCKS GO BACK 1 HOUR: Sunday 30th October meeting times change

Just a reminder that on the weekend that the clocks go back (30th October) the meeting time at Bulphan school carpark on Sundays changes from 0900 to 0930 for the winter. This gives a little longer for any frosts to melt and provides the rides with a bit more daylight. Please bear this in mind when organising any rides. … Read entire article »

Gateway Sunday Morning 3 Villages+ Ride: 16th October

Gateway Sunday Morning 3 Villages+ Ride: 16th October

3 groups today. A longer ride, a recreation ride and this one. We started off from Bulphan (village 1) with 7 and made our way via Doesgate Lane and Lower Dunton Road towards Horndon (village 2). Unfortunately Jeff felt unwell and parted company before Horndon. Following Orsett Road and Prince Charles Ave. we arrived in Orsett (village 3) and turned toward Bulphan intent on stopping at Young’s cafe (the ‘+’ portion of the title). Somehow we … Read entire article »

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 12th October by Bob Drake

Gateway Wednesday Ride: 12th October by Bob Drake

Eleven riders on the midweek social ride today, mostly regulars with Steve and Ron two new members and a welcome visit from Yorkshire of Chris M a stalwart of the club for many years splendidly kitted out in his Ilkley’s cc colours. All made the cafe OK where we were joined by Chris G, Usual chat including a possible Wednesday Christmas lunch at Puddledock in December, as interest was shown I will be looking for … Read entire article »

Sunday 9th October Recreation Ride

Sunday 9th October Recreation Ride

A few lines from Sunday… Yet another super Recreation Ride yesterday, Sunday 9.10.22, led by Dave F. Nine set off from Bulphan to Harrow Lodge Park Hornchurch – destination Lake View Palace cafe – through the back lanes at his usual steady pace, weather absolutely fine… I managed to catch the group entering the winding path to the Lakeside. Good eating and conversation. Flocking fowl and families in sun and shade… Great! Onwards, again, Dave with his … Read entire article »

Club Night: Friday14th October: Cycle Maintenance Session

Club Night: Friday14th October: Cycle Maintenance Session

Daniel from the Tilbury Cycle Hub will be coming to our club night this Friday to give a short talk about maintaining and preparing your bike for the winter. Please come along. If you have any questions he will be happy to answer them. This is a chance to learn about looking after your bike. Hope you all can come along as there is always something new to learn. Dave Fish … Read entire article »

Gateway Wednesday Off Road Ride: 5th October

Gateway Wednesday Off Road Ride: 5th October

Started off with 7 at Blackshots then picked up Vic at Bonnygate Wood Park. Cafe stop at the Spitfire and a bit of a chat then on to meet Bob at Dovers Corner. Vic and Terry left at that point and Bob stayed until the RSPB at Rainham marshes. Brutally windy in places (and especially along the river). … Read entire article »