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Velodrome Trip 10th May
Thanks to Peter for once again arranging an excellent evening session on Wednesday. The weather was rather overcast and wet but it didn’t affect us in the velodrome. 13 riders and 5 spectators (I think) attended the velodrome for the 2 hour session with an easy introduction to riding the track using fundamental skills such as basic control and safety including stopping and starting, pace judgement, acceleration, slowing down, using the track to speed up and … Read entire article »
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Wednesday Ride 10th May by Bob Drake
There were eleven of us on the midweek social ride today, a good turnout as some were saving themselves for tonight’s velodrome trip and hopefully we have recruited a new member Andy who is hoping to join us next week. Weather was kind to us and a good ride was had by all. 🚲🍔☕ … Read entire article »
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AGM May 12th by Jon Lane
Dear All.. This Friday 12th May 2023, 7.30pm for 8pm start… We are having another go at completing the Gateway Cycling Club, AGM (Annual General Meeting)… Last month we didn’t quite have the numbers to get the process over the line… It’s important that we get this little bit of necessary bureaucracy done and dusted, so we can just keep the Club rolling along… It would be great if you could please get along to this crucial … Read entire article »
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Wednesday Ride 3rd May by Bob Drake
Eleven riders at Orsett this morning set off for rendezvous at Puddledock where met by Tina ,John L who made their solo ways there plus Peter W and myself by car making 15 members ,a high percentage of the club which is very commendable for a midweek get together. Quite a nice day and we were able to sit outside in the warmish sunshine. 🚲🍔☕ … Read entire article »
Sunday 30th April ride to Blackmore
A nice ride out to Blackmore in the sun – 2 groups about to set off. … Read entire article »
Wednesday Ride 26th April by Bob Drake
Eleven riders plus four in cars met up at Puddledock this morning, weather not bad and most of the road works completed so all in all another successful Gateway morning out. 🚲🍔🤪 N.B. Artistic photographs by Phil Baker Ed. … Read entire article »
Wednesday Ride 19th April by Bob Drake
Seven riders at Orsett plus two more at Puddledock plus three more by car making a grand total of twelve members out this morning. Nice to see Noel back with us after a long layoff. Dunnings Lane still causing problems completion time unspecified. Hope everyone enjoyed a safe and comfortable ride home. 🚲 … Read entire article »
Wednesday Ride 12th April by Bob Drake
Those five riders braved the wind and hail stones this morning to meet up at Puddledock with four of us who took the easy car route. Usual animated chat then a blowy ride back. Reminder it’s AGM this Friday evening 7-30pm Orsett Church Hall, see you all there. … Read entire article »
Saturday ride to Canvey Island by Jon Lane
Extract from the original email posting and itinerary of the ride: A last minute ride to Canvey Island – have been v’ busy… but plan to hop on the train to Benfleet tomorrow, Saturday 8.4.2023, taking the 09.30 from Grays station. Ride around the Island to the south side for coffee and eats, very pleasant here folks… then for me back home on the train again. It’s a flat easy ride, bumpy in places, hybrid, MTB, gravel or … Read entire article »
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