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Sunday Recreation Ride

Sunday Recreation Ride

A Sunday ride intended to ride over to Hornchurch with a stop at Jean’s cafe in North St. Returning via Hornchurch Country Park and along the Thames. The route also involved Raphael’s Park in Romford. … Read entire article »

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Thurrock Cycle Marathon Sunday 4th June

Thurrock Cycle Marathon Sunday 4th June

0900 for start time of 09:30 Location: Thurrock Civic Hall, Grays The Rotary Club of Mar Dyke Valley are organising the Thurrock Cycle Marathon from Thurrock Civic Hall in Blackshots Lane starting 9.30 on Sunday 4th June. The event is a sponsored ride to raise money for Rotary Club and local charities. There are 2 rides of 7 and 21 miles (although many do 2 laps to make 42 miles) with support facilities, emergency assistance and refreshment stops. Entry fee … Read entire article »

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Sunday Ride to Writtle

Sunday Ride to Writtle

Despite other counts and descriptions to the contrary, this ride set off from Bulphan with 7 riders. Nick M. dived off early on. Out via Doesgate Lane and Lower Dunton Road and across the A127. Fortunately the boot fair was closed so no problem there. Then up the hill at Rectory Road towards Billericay. Left at the top and left at the traffic lights on London Road followed by a quick right onto Mountnessing Road. … Read entire article »

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Gateway Cycling AGM Reminder: Friday 12th May 7:30pm

Gateway Cycling AGM Reminder: Friday 12th May 7:30pm

Following on from the adjournment of the Annual General Meeting on 14th April, I am writing to remind all club members that the AGM has been rescheduled to: Friday 12th May at Orsett Churches Hall. It is of utmost importance to the running of the club that we achieve a quorum for this meeting. As mentioned in my earlier post, the Committee has now considered the matter and propose wording to modify the scale of quorum required … Read entire article »

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AGM Adjourned to May 12th Club Night

AGM Adjourned to May 12th Club Night

In accordance with paragraph 32 of the Articles of Association (see below) the AGM last evening was adjourned due to a failure to achieve a full quorum. To be held at Orsett Churches Hall I am therefore writing to advise all our members that the Gateway Cycling Annual General Meeting has been re-scheduled for Friday 12th May at 7:30 pm and is to be held at Orsett Churches Hall. The Committee will consider the matter and propose wording … Read entire article »

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Gateway Cycling AGM: Friday 14th April 2023 7:30pm

Gateway Cycling AGM: Friday 14th April 2023 7:30pm

To be held at Orsett Churches Hall I am writing to remind all our members that the Gateway Cycling Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Friday 14th April at 7:30 pm and is to be held at Orsett Churches Hall. To be able to carry out any of the required club business, we need 20 current club members to attend. Without that level of attendance we will be unable to update the Club Constitution or fill … Read entire article »

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Wednesday Ride 05.04.2023 by Bob Drake

Wednesday Ride 05.04.2023 by Bob Drake

There were fifteen riders on the midweek social ride this morning, a record for 2023 so far and augers well for the better weather to come. Chris G did an early recce of the route so thanks for  that, hopefully all those road works will be completed by next week. Nice to see  Joe, Tina, Mike, Ivan, Nick and David back with us again. Hope to be back riding with you all soon. 🚲🚲🚲 Bob … Read entire article »

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Havering Mayor’s Charity Bike Ride on Sunday 16th April 2023

Havering Mayor’s Charity Bike Ride on Sunday 16th April 2023

Sponsored Bike ride on behalf of the Havering Mayor’s Charities The Friends of Ingrebourne Valley & Hornchurch Country Park supported by Havering Cyclists invite you to participate in a 12 mile (mostly off road) sponsored & led bike ride on Sunday, 16th April 2023 commencing at 10.45 in Hornchurch Country Park in support of the Havering Mayor’s two Charities. More information below and here … Read entire article »

Filed under: Club News, Off Road

Criterium Races Monday 1st May

Criterium Races Monday 1st May

From: Yasmin Peachey secretary@westsuffolkwheelers.org Hi I’m the secretary of West Suffolk Wheelers cycling and triathlon club thought you might be interested in entering our Criterium on 1st May Bank Holiday. Entries are through British Cycling website There are races for all age groups. It’s at Ixworth IP31 2HH There’s food drink 2 pubs free parking and loads space for road side spectators. Be great to meet you Happy cycling Yaz  club secretary from West Suffolk Wheelers Ixworth club page BC event … Read entire article »

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WAVES AND WHEELS… THURSDAY 30.3.2023… by Jon Lane

WAVES AND WHEELS… THURSDAY 30.3.2023… by Jon Lane

A nautical ride this Thursday 30th… Seven of us to Barking and onto Barking Riverside station. A short roll onto the smart, airy riverside jetty to await the sleek Uber boat. Helpful ‘sailors’ stowed and stacked our bikes and in comfy seats it was coffee with inspiring dreamy views to Embankment station… (as said before; you need to try this one folks – with or without your bike…) On and up towards Big Ben and … Read entire article »

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